Incline Reverse-Grip Barbell Bench Press for Chest Gains

The incline reverse-grip barbell bench press is a compound exercise which builds muscle and strength in the Pectoralis Major (Chest). But the triceps and front deltoids also receive stimulation as…

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Lying Alternating Leg Raise: Strengthen Abs & Hip Flexors

The lying alternating leg raise is an isolation exercise which builds muscle and strength in the abdominals and hip flexors. Now, this is a pretty simple exercise and anyone can…

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Master the Cable One-Arm Reverse-Grip Tricep Push-Down!

The cable one-arm reverse-grip tricep push-down is an isolation exercise which builds muscle and strength in all three tricep heads. Now, push-downs are excellent regardless of the variation used but…

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Sled Calf Press: Strengthen Your Calves and Improve Performance

The sled calf press is an isolation exercise which builds muscle and strength in the Gastrocnemius, or calf muscles. This is a very functional exercise for the calves and it…

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Twisting Hip Extension: Strengthen Glutes & Core Effectively

The twisting hip extension is an isolation exercise which targets the hamstrings and core while building muscle and strength. This is a rather simple exercise and anyone with any level…

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Master the Barbell Bulgarian Split Squat for Stronger Legs!

The barbell Bulgarian split squat is a compound exercise which builds muscle and strength in the quadriceps and glutes primarily. But the hamstrings, calves, and core also get worked as…

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Master the Hanging Straight Leg Raise for Core Strength

The hanging straight leg raise is a body weight based movement used to build muscle and strength in the abdominal muscles of the core.  This specific (straight leg) variation is…

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Cable Pallof Press: Strengthen Your Core and Shoulders Today!

The Pallof press is a great isolation exercise for core strength and stabilization. It's a functional movement which allows you to remain stable during external forces applied and this builds…

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Gains Galore: Master the Machine Standing Calf Raise!

The machine standing calf raise is an isolation exercise which builds muscle and strength in the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles which make up the calves. Now, calves are a tricky…

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Dumbbell Squat: Targeting Quads, Hamstrings, Glutes & More!

The dumbbell squat is a compound exercise which builds muscle and strength in the leg muscles. But the core is also involved as a stabilizer muscle to support the movement.…

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Kneeling Cable Hip Extension: Strengthen Glutes & Hamstrings

The kneeling cable hip extension is an isolation exercise which builds muscle and strength in the glutes and hamstrings. It's an unconventional movement but it's very effective for building the…

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Strengthen Your Back: Machine One-Arm Row for Maximum Gains

The machine one-arm row is a compound exercise which builds muscle and strength in the muscles of the back. Now, this is an excellent exercise because there's no stabilization required…

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Machine Seated One-Leg Calf Raise: Strengthen Your Calves!

The machine seated one-leg calf raise is an isolation exercise which builds muscle and strength in the soleus and gastrocnemius (Calf muscle) of the lower leg. This exercise is a…

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Lying Cable Fly: Target Your Chest and Shoulders Effectively

The lying cable fly is an isolation exercise which builds muscle and strength in the Pectoralis Major (Chest). Cables are a great tool for allowing you to keep tension on…

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Dumbbell Rear Lunge: Strengthen Quads, Glutes & More!

The dumbbell rear lunge is an isolation exercise which builds muscle and strength in the leg muscles. It's a fantastic variation of the standard alternating lunge and will work the…

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Barbell Side Lunge: Target Your Legs for Maximum Strength

The barbell side lunge is a compound exercise which builds muscle and strength in the legs muscles (Quadriceps, hamstrings, and glutes). Now, training with a barbell will allow you to…

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Maximize Glute Gains: Straight-Leg Cable Pull-Through Guide

The straight-leg cable pull-through is a compound exercise which builds muscle and strength in the hamstrings and glutes, as well as the spinal erectors of the back. Now, this exercise…

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Build Powerful Forearms with Dumbbell One-Arm Reverse Wrist Curl

The dumbbell one-arm reverse wrist curl is an isolation exercise which builds muscle and strength in the wrist extensor (Brachioradialis) muscle of the forearm. Now, the forearms tend to be…

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Pull-Up Exercise Guide: Build Back and Arm Strength Effectively

The pull-up is one of the most impressive (read: badass) exercises. You need incredible upper body strength and coordination to perform a pull-up. If you think bodyweight exercises are easy,…

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