Step-by-step guides to 979 exercises. Each one covers setup, form cues, the muscles worked, common mistakes and variations. Pick a body area, start with the guides lifters use most, or find a swap for a movement you can't do.
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Revolved side angle pose parivrtta parsvakonasana displays a multiple-phase technique that combines a static lunge, core strength, hip hinge, and upper body rotation. Nearly a fully…
A broad and muscular chest has been the symbol of masculinity since time immemorial. Chances are, they come up with the term ‘masculine’ to refer to…
The glute-hamstring developer is one of the most effective training tools for building a strong, muscular posterior chain and midline. While the GHD was originally designed…
The Warrior Pose series is based on a fascinating tale about a fierce warrior, Virabhandra, sent to get revenge for an act of betrayal. The first…
Warrior 1 Pose – Virabhadrasana I and its variations are a set of standing lunge asanas symbolic of the legendary mythical warrior, Virabhandra. In yoga, the depiction…
Ask most people why they’re doing machine hip abductions, and they’ll probably tell you they’re trying to work off their “saddlebags.” This is a popular term…
Most people like to train their mirror muscles. What are those, you ask? These are the muscles that you can look at in the mirror while…
Picking up where gym class left off, or where it left you hanging rather, and yes pun intended, the standing forward bend uttanasana (meaning intense or…
While the names of some yoga poses are not as straightforward, triangle pose trikonasana is quite obvious. In the final stage of this closed hip posture,…
If you want to build a stronger, more muscular upper back, lat pulldowns will help. Sure, pull-ups and chin-ups are more hardcore and “functional,” but lat…
The hero pose virasana is a basic sitting variation, suitable lotus pose alternative for meditative practice, and heck of a quad stretch, especially when you recline…
When it comes to back training, bodybuilders have a saying: If you want to grow, you gotta row! While vertical lat pulldowns and pull-ups are undeniably…
Common gym lore says that if you want to build a massive, sculpted chest, the bench press is the way to go. This is why so…
The first thing that comes to mind in the half moon pose Ardha Chandrasana is being thrown off balance. And if you’re a beginner, intermediate yogi,…
Easily the most iconic meditation posture, recognized in film and TV, and part of rich ancient Asian tradition, just about everyone has tried some form or…
This one’s a throwback to gym class days when you were instructed to sit, spread your legs wide, and reach as far forward as you could…
One of yoga’s many fold poses, the sangskrit name prasarita padottanasana describes five elements of the wide legged forward bend: “Prasarita” – Spread “Pada” – Foot/leg…
A shredded midsection is the symbol of peak fitness. Although many people aspire to develop a well-defined six-pack that could rival the sculpted Greek statues, it…
The sit-up is one of the most popular exercises. It is taught in school PT classes, done at home, and is a part of the most…
