Training
7-Day Workout Plan to Smash Through Training Plateaus
A few years ago, I had to have surgery. It wasn’t anything serious, but I knew it was going to keep me out of the gym…
Training
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Arms
10 Best Long Head Biceps Exercises for Bigger Arms and A Higher Peak
Lifters and non-lifters alike have a fascination with big, muscular arms. For bodybuilders, the biceps are a signature muscle, and who doesn’t like throwing up an…
OP-ED
The Future of Training: It Isn’t What You Think
For the vast majority of the general public the future of training is largely dictated by the fitness industry. The massive, unstoppable marketing machine that is…
Chest
Top 16 Dumbbell Chest Exercises & Workouts You Can Do Without a Bench
If you believe everything you read about strength training, you would be forgiven for thinking that the only way to get an effective workout is by…
Chest
11 Cable Chest Exercises to Develop Serious Pec Power
Cable chest exercises should be included in every Chest Day workout—if not the star of the show, at least an important finisher. The majority of resistance…
Training
12 Crunch and Sit-Up Alternatives That Will Give You A Shredded Midriff
Ask someone what their favorite ab exercise is, and they’re most likely to reply with crunches. We are yet to meet a soul who thinks abs…
Circuit Training
Speed Training Plan: How to Run Faster
Speed is one of the most critical attributes in sport. When you are fast, you’re harder to block or tackle, better able to get into space…
Back
Master Australian Pull-Ups: Strengthen Your Upper Body Muscles
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…
Circuit Training
The 11 Best Medicine Ball Slam Alternatives for Fat Loss, Conditioning, and Muscle Power
In the 20 or so years since CrossFit started, the general exercising public has been exposed to a wide range of new and unusual training methods…
Back
Calisthenics Back Workout for Size and Strength
If you train in a gym, you really are spoilt for choice when it comes to back exercises. With access to barbells, dumbbells, and more resistance…
Training
12 Best Dumbbell Triceps Exercises and Workouts For Mass and Shape
With over ten years of experience as a personal trainer, I’ve seen countless individuals develop large biceps but neglect their triceps. This trend seems to be…
Chest
Close Grip Dumbbell Press: Master Triceps and Chest Gains
When it comes to building bigger pecs or increasing upper body strength, most people’s go-to exercise is the bench press. It’s a popular exercise with bodybuilders…
Arms
The 11 Best Triceps Pushdown Alternatives
Although it’s impossible to prove, the triceps pushdown is probably the most popular and widely performed exercise for the muscle on the back of your upper…
OP-ED
Squatting Every Day: Is it Dangerous, Or a Game-Changing Workout Strategy?
Squatting is one of the two most efficient lower body movements that you can perform to build serious leg strength. (The other, in case you’re wondering,…
Training
Mace Workouts for Beginners
When most people think of the word “mace,” the thing that usually comes to mind is a type of self-defense spray. Also known as pepper spray,…
Body Mechanics
Velocity Based Training 101: Speed Up Your Workouts For Better Gains
Over the last few years, a number of fitness tools have been released into the market that allow resistance trainees and coaches to measure both power…
Legs
Booty Band Workout: Build Your Best Lower Body EVER!
Lower body training is the foundation of an impressive physique. Training your legs will add slabs of muscle to your entire body. It’s no coincidence that…
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…
Back
10 Seated Cable Row Alternative Exercises For Building A Massive Back
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…