Core
The 10 Best Cable Crunch Alternatives for Stronger, More Defined Abs
How many reps do you do per set for your arm workouts? The answer is probably something like 6-12 reps. What about leg training? It’s likely…
Core Exercises
Step-by-step core exercise guides: setup, form cues, muscles worked and variations for each movement.
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Oblique Crunches: Target Your Abs & Obliques Effectively!
When it comes to abs training, a lot of people focus almost exclusively on the muscle at the front of their abdomen; the rectus abdominis. In…
Arms
Total Body Strength: Master the Bear Crawl for Full-Body Fitness
Walking upright is a very energy-efficient activity. That’s why you can walk for miles and miles without getting tired. Your center of gravity is balanced over…
Core
Jackknife Sit-Ups: Tone Abs, Obliques & Hip Flexors Fast!
The jackknife sit-up is an intermediate to advanced ab exercise that only requires your body weight and a little more movement than a basic ab crunch…
Arms
13 Best Hanging Leg Raise Alternatives For Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Levels
Don’t have a bar to hang from? Or maybe you don’t have the grip strength, or… it’s possible you’re just looking for some more variety in…
Core
Cable Pull Through: Target Glutes, Hamstrings, and More!
From a functional perspective, your glutes, hamstrings, and lower back are probably the most important muscles in your body. Collectively, these muscles are often called your…
Core
The 10 Most Awesome Upper Abs Exercises
Contrary to what many people think, the rectus abdominis, or abs for short, is not made of two muscles – the upper abs and the lower…
Core
Kettlebell Swings: Ignite Your Glutes, Core, and Strength!
Despite its widespread use and popularity, the kettlebell swing is one of the exercises most likely to be done incorrectly. Many well-known fitness experts have been…
Core
Thrusters: Total Body Workout for Stronger Legs and Core
Since its inception, CrossFit has introduced lots of lesser-known exercises and training tools to a wider fitness audience. Without CrossFit, kettlebells probably wouldn’t have enjoyed such…
Core
Hollow Hold: Strengthen Your Core and Hip Flexors Efficiently
When most people think about core and abs training, they tend to focus on the aesthetic benefits of having a lean, strong midsection. After all, many…
Core
Transform Your Glutes: Butt Ups for Stronger Legs & Core
A lot of trainers are against direct core exercises. They believe that the best and most time-efficient way to strengthen your midsection is with lots of…
Arms
Star Jumps: Full-Body Workout for Stronger Legs and Core
Working out can be time-consuming. And, for many people, getting to the gym takes longer than their actual exercise session. That may be unavoidable if you…
Arms
Renegade Rows: Strengthen Your Core and Upper Body Muscles
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…
Core
Master the Janda Sit-Up: Tone Your Core and Strengthen Abs
The Janda Sit-up is a more advanced core exercise that is different from the basic ab sit-up. Aside from activating the muscles of the midsection, the…
Core
Jack Press: Ultimate Full-Body Workout for Strength & Tone
The jack press is like a two-in-one movement that helps to build up your cardio fitness, coordination, and maybe even your shoulder muscles a little too.…
Arms
Front Lever Raises: Target Your Lats, Core, and Shoulders!
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…
Core
Hip Raise (Bent Knee): Boost Glutes & Strengthen Legs!
The hip raise (bent knee) is a commonly performed exercise used to target the abdominals and strengthen the hip muscles. It’s a good movement for beginners…
Chest
Hand-Release Push-Ups: Strengthen Your Upper Body and Core
Despite their obvious popularity, a lot of people’s push-up form leaves a lot to be desired. To do more reps, or simply because of a lack…
Core
Master the Hanging Pike: Target Your Core like a Pro!
The hanging pike is a leg raise variation that works the abdominal muscles and more. It’s similar to the toes-to-bar exercise commonly performed in CrossFit. The…