Arms
Master the Overhead EZ Bar Tricep Extension for Stronger Arms
The overhead EZ bar tricep extension is an isolation exercise which builds muscle and strength in the triceps. Now, extension movements allow for a deeper stretch…
Exercise Guides: Form, Muscles Worked and Variations
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.
979exercise guides
8body areas
Exercise guides: page 42
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Chest
Mastering Push-Ups: Engage Your Chest, Arms, and Core Muscles!
Push-ups, ancient in origin, have withstood the test of time as a highly effective and versatile exercise. Widely adopted by military training and athletic programs worldwide,…
Legs and Glutes
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…
Chest
Master the Stability Ball Decline Push-Up for Total Chest Strength
The stability ball decline push-up is bodyweight exercise which builds muscle and strength in the Pectoralis Major (Chest). But the triceps, front deltoids, and core receive…
Arms
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…
Chest
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…
Legs and Glutes
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…
Legs and Glutes
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…
Legs and Glutes
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…
Legs and Glutes
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…
Legs and Glutes
Master the Barbell Rack Pull for Stronger Hamstrings & Glutes
The barbell rack pull is a compound exercise which builds muscle and strength in the entire surface area of the back. But it also works the…
Core
Crunch Exercise: Target Your Abs, Obliques & Core Strength
The crunch is a bodyweight isolation exercise which builds muscle and strength in the abdominals. Now, the abdominals, or abs make up the majority of the…
Legs and Glutes
Target Your Glutes: Effective Cable Hip Abduction Workout
The cable hip abduction is an isolation exercise which builds muscle and strength in the hip abductors. Now, the hip abductors are located on the outer…
Arms
Master the Tricep Dumbbell Kickback for Stronger Arms
The dumbbell kickback or tricep kickback is an isolation exercise which builds muscle and strength in all three heads of the tricep muscle. It’s a very…
Legs and Glutes
Smith Machine Kneeling Rear Kick: Target Your Glutes Effectively!
The Smith machine kneeling rear kick is a great exercise for building muscle and strength in the glutes. It’s an unconventional movement but very effective for…
Legs and Glutes
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…
Chest
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…
Legs and Glutes
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…
Arms
Close-Grip Push-Up: Target Triceps, Chest & Core Strength
The close-grip push-up is a compound bodyweight exercise best used for building muscle and strength in the tricep and chest muscles. It’s a great movement for…