CrossFit
CrossFit Strength Program – Why and How to Strength Train for CrossFit
Charging through a CrossFit workout is one of the best ways to build a high level of cardiovascular fitness, muscular endurance, work capacity, and burn fat.…
Training
How to train: programming, technique, exercise science, cardio and recovery.
1,491articles
Latest in Training: page 64
Everything filed under Training, newest first.
Training
Five Powerlifting Training Methods That Bodybuilders Should Use
Did you know that, before coming world-renowned bodybuilders, the likes of Ronnie Coleman, Franco Columbu and Arnold Schwarzenegger competed as powerlifters and strength athletes? In fact,…
Exercise Guides
Revitalize Your Morning: Full-Body Good Morning Workout
I’ve been a personal trainer for over 30 years. Consequently, during that time, I’ve seen numerous exercises fall in and out of favor. Workout trends change,…
Training
Build Strength and Size With The 15 Best Deadlift Variations
The deadlift is so-called because it involves lifting a weight off the floor from a dead stop. It’s a classic test of strength, a great way…
Chest
15 Best Barbell Bench Press Variations
The barbell bench press is THE classic strength training exercise. Bodybuilders use it to build bigger pecs, and it’s the second lift contested in the sport…
Body Mechanics
15 Ways to Prevent Knee Pain at The Gym
Pain-free, healthy knees are one of those things we tend to take for granted. But, once knee pain takes hold, it can turn lower body training…
Body Mechanics
13 Ways to Avoid Shoulder Pain in The Gym
The shoulders are an amazing body part. They have huge size and strength potential, and the shoulder joint itself is more mobile and capable of more…
Exercise Guides
Hook Grip Deadlift: Build Strength in Key Muscle Groups
The barbell deadlift is one of the most productive strength and muscle building exercises you can do. Bodybuilders deadlift to add mass to their upper and…
Arms
Improve Your Triceps Strength With The JM press
When legendary lifter, JM Blakley was training at Westside Barbell and crushing everyone in his path on the bench press, the guys noticed he was doing…
Programs
12 Best Power Exercises That Aren’t Olympic Lifts
Muscle power is critical for optimal performance in sports or if you want to be as physically capable as possible. Power is the ability to generate…
Training
How to Train to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse!
So, you’ve got six-pack abs, bulging biceps, and quads that will make Tom Platz envious. Good for you! But, none of that will mean anything when…
OP-ED
If You Feel Like You’re Going To Die, You’re Doing It Wrong
What’s the workout? A new client of mine, and self-self-proclaimed cardio junkie, asked me that the other day after doing five heavy sets of five front…
OP-ED
Build Your Program: How to Design the Perfect Training Plan
We’ve got lots of excellent programs on Fitness Volt for you to follow. All you need to do is choose and print or download the one…
Training
How to Increase Strength: Your Guide to Getting Strong
If you lift weights – even relatively light ones – you are already increasing your strength. Anything that overloads your muscles and nervous system will make…
Core
15 Best Cable Ab Exercises For Ripped Core
When it comes to core and abs training, most people automatically gravitate toward bodyweight exercises. The reason for this is that bodyweight exercises are simple. Just…
MMA
Get Fighting Fit with This MMA-Inspired Workout Plan
There is no denying that MMA fighters are amongst the most well-conditioned athletes on the planet. The average MMA fighter is lean, strong, powerful, fit, and…
Training
The Best Exercises for A Thicker, Stronger Neck
A lot of athletes train their neck muscles directly. Wrestlers, football players, MMA fighters, and boxers are probably the most likely to do direct neck training.…
Training
Best Bench Press Alternatives For A Big, Powerful Chest
The bench press is probably the most popular gym exercise in the world. You can see this popularity for yourself every Monday, which is national chest…
Core
Maximize Core Strength: Master Rollouts for Total Ab Fitness
When it comes to abs and core training, a lot of people automatically gravitate toward bodyweight exercises. While moves like crunches, planks, and sit-ups can be…