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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The kettlebell Arnold press is a shoulder exercise variation named after the iconic 7x Mr. Olympia Arnold Schwarzenegger. But let’s make something clear, the first-ever Mr.…
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…
Rotator cuff tears are the most common shoulder injury [1] sustained by athletes and bodybuilders. The group of muscles and tendons surrounding your shoulder joint keep…
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…
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…
An EZ (pronounced easy) curl bar is shorter than an ordinary barbell. Unlike a regular bar, EZ bars are bent to allow for different hand positions.…
The front deltoids accurately described as the anterior deltoids are muscles located at the front of the shoulder. They are one of three muscle locations within…
Bodybuilders often say that if you want to grow, you’ve got to row. And while things like bent over, single-arm, Pendlay, Kroc, and T-bar rows are…
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,…
As a personal trainer and an athlete, I always felt that you weren’t really training if you weren’t squatting. In fact, one of my earliest coaches…
While your knees may disagree, your shoulders are probably the hardest working joints in your body. You can’t train your pecs, lats, or delts without using…
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…
Go to any gym almost anywhere in the world on a Monday, and you’ll see exercisers celebrating Chest Day (not an actual holiday!). Most bodybuilders prioritize…
The kettlebell alternating hang clean is a functional exercise that adds an interesting element in that you have to be a little coordinated to do it. Additionally,…
Larry Scott is a bodybuilding legend. He won the inaugural IFBB Mr. Olympia contest back in 1965 and also in 1966 and was arguably the first…
The kettlebell alternating press or alternating kettlebell press is a functional shoulder-focused movement. The barbell, dumbbell, and machine press variations should be staples in your training,…
How many different pec exercises do you do? Three? Four? Five? How about lat exercises, or for your biceps? Most bodybuilders like to hit their muscles…
