Lat Pulldowns Vs. Pull-Ups: Which One Should You Do?
Back training is a must if you want to be strong and muscular. A well-developed back can add a lot to your physique and make you…
Step-by-step back exercise guides: setup, form cues, muscles worked and variations for each movement.
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Back training is a must if you want to be strong and muscular. A well-developed back can add a lot to your physique and make you…
The kettlebell alternating row is a back exercise that offers training variety, aka the spice of life. Rather than using dumbbells or cables all the time,…
When it comes to core and abs training, many people tend to focus on isolation exercises like crunches, sit-ups, and leg raises. In many ways, this…
There are quite a lot of exercises named after animals, and that’s especially true in yoga. That’s because many of the things that animals do naturally…
Here at Fitness Volt, we’re always on the lookout for new, exciting training methods and exercises. That’s because innovations in training and equipment often mean bigger…
Pull-ups are, in my experience as an ACE-certified personal trainer, one of the all-time best back and biceps exercises. Consequently, I often include them in my…
Pull-Ups are, without a doubt, one of the most “badass” of the exercises. Unfortunately, they’re also really freakin’ hard! Think about it: just a few of…
Bent-over barbell rows are a popular back exercise. Some of the best bodybuilders have used them to build backs that look like mountain ranges. But, bent-over…
Rumor has it that face pulls were invented by legendary strength coach Charles Poliquin. Whether that’s true or not, coach Poliquin certainly played a large part…
Most newbie lifters gravitate toward free weight training, aiming for quick results. Free weights are undoubtedly among the most effective options for serious muscle-building. Since this…
Front lever raises look impossible! When properly performed, your body appears to defy gravity. Unlike front lever holds, which are an isometric exercise, front lever raises…
When it comes to bodyweight exercises, back builders are relatively few and far between. There are lots of lower body exercises to choose from and dozens…
Seated cable rows are a staple in almost all back workout programs. Almost every gym around the world has a variant of the rowing machine. The…
Deadlifts are the core of most workout programs. They provide a highly targeted exercise that works not only the lower back, but also the glutes, hamstrings,…
Everyone loves a good chest or abs workout. After all, these are the muscles you can see in the mirror. However, the muscles on the back…
Dorian Yates is a legend of modern bodybuilding. Not only was “The Shadow” enormously muscular, but he was also ripped to the bone. Yates won Mr.…
When it comes to back training, most people tend to focus on their latissimus dorsi or lats for short. That makes a certain amount of sense…
If you want to build muscle mass and strength, your choice of exercise matters. Some exercises are definitely better than others! When it comes to building…
There are two main ways to train your back – vertical pulling exercises such as pull-ups, chin-ups, and lat pulldowns, and horizontal pulling exercises, which are…