The squat is a great way to work your legs and build strength and muscle. However, there may be times when we are unable to perform them. While squats are the best exercise for building leg strength in the long-term, the below exercises can be used to continue to build leg strength and address weaknesses […]
7 Ways To Build Your Biceps Peak
We all have body parts and specific muscle groups we want to improve, but focusing on them and complaining about them doesn’t solve the problem. To turn a weakness into a strength, you need a plan that specifically works on the muscle you want to improve. This is especially true for your biceps peak. […]
Fitness and Sleep Tips to Make This Your Year Of Change
It can be difficult to stick to an exercise routine, especially if it’s something you’re not used to. It’s easy to give up after a few weeks, but if you make it a priority, you’re more likely to stick with it. Since the January crowds in the gym have disappeared by February, you are not […]
10 Commandments of the Bench Press
It’s time to work on your chest muscles, aka bench day. This is the day of the week when you get to walk around the gym feeling proud of your chest muscles. Your muscles are bulging and your shirt is feeling tight–what an exciting time to be alive! Did that honey just look at your […]
Did you just injure your hamstring, or is it currently painful?
The deadlift is one of the most exhilarating lifts you can do. Performing a deadlift is one of the most animalistic movements we can perform. The brute strength required to hoist a heavy weight from the ground to the waist is unrivaled and provides an unparalleled feeling. When things are going great in training, the […]
10 Tips To Help You Melt Fat Like Butter
No magic weight loss potion There are many unhealthy misconceptions about weight loss. There is no such thing as a magical food that can help you lose weight. There is also no special way to combine foods that will help you get rid of body fat. To reduce your weight, make small, achievable changes to […]
The Best Ab Workouts at Home, for Functional Strength, and More
A strong core is important for maintaining proper exercise form and avoiding injury. This can help you stay active for longer as you age. Machine-based workouts are great because they make targeting your abs easier. “Pick one that allows you to move laterally, front to back, and in circles to make sure you’re engaging all […]
Greatest Triceps Workout routines
If your body was a rock band, your triceps would be the bass player. Neither your legs, biceps, nor calves should be playing the drums, lead guitar, or roadie respectively. Not many people focus on training our triceps, but they are hard at work during almost every lift. They are also important for achieving almost […]
10 Best Biceps Workout Exercises for Building Muscle
Why Work Your Back and Biceps Together? The biceps are the secondary or tertiary mover in any sort of back training, such as a row, pulldown, or pullup, according to John Rusin, P.T., D.P.T., C.S.C.S., owner of DrJohnRusin.com. It makes sense to work the biceps more directly when doing compound lifts that involve the back, […]
Landmine Squats: 8 Variations for Leg Training Mastery
You are a lucky lifter if your gym has a landmine. The landmine is a great piece of equipment for getting a good workout because it is so versatile. This tool, which can be found in a corner of the gym, is a simple-looking short tube mounted on a swivel joint. Even though it is […]
Is Training to Failure Right for You?
I’ll bet you’ve heard of training to failure. The always do more attitude is very popular in the strength and fitness communities. This style of training typically conjures images of Arnold Schwarzenegger and other classic bodybuilders. After doing a lot of repetitions, they fall on the floor with a loud grunt in dusty gyms. Nearly […]