Exercise Guides
The Jefferson Deadlift: Target Your Hamstrings and Glutes!
You may have never heard of the Jefferson Deadlift before… it’s not your traditional compound lift. Straddling a barbell would look incredibly goofy to the average…
Training
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CrossFit
5 Mental Benefits Of CrossFit Training
Sure, CrossFit is extremely physical and as a result, your physique will be a testament of all the hard work you put in. But there’s something…
Back
15 Best Upper Back Exercises For Maximum Mass and Strength Gains
I’m an experienced ACE personal trainer. As such, I spend a lot of my time writing strength training programs. In fact, it’s one of my favorite…
Training
Try Push-Pull For The Perfect Muscle-Building Routine
The push-pull routine is an ideal workout plan for many who are looking to progress in their fitness journey. There are a few benefits to training…
Featured
7 Deadlift Alternatives – When Deadlifts Aren’t An Option
The deadlift is one of the best strength and muscle-building exercises around. The classic barbell deadlift works your upper and lower back, your glutes, your hamstrings,…
Arms
Biceps Curl Variations To Build Your Best Arms Ever
While you can build a decent level of arm strength and size with exercises like pulldowns, pull-ups, and rows, if you are serious about filling out…
Legs
Regular Squats vs. Box Squats – Which Is Best For Building Powerful Legs?
Squats are one of the best lower body exercises you can do. Whether you want to build muscle, get super-strong, improve athletic performance, or sculpt a…
Training
Dumbbell Snatch Exercise Guide
Barbell snatches are one of the Olympic lifts. It’s the first exercise in weightlifting competitions, and a popular lift with athletes looking to increase muscle power.…
OP-ED
5 Reasons To Skip Squats
Squats are not for everyone! Possibly the most popular compound movement for building big and strong legs, the squat is unfortunately similar to “Kryptonite” for some…
Back
Do Straight Arm Pulldowns For Wider, More Powerful Lats
When it comes to lat training, most people build their workouts around pull-ups, chin-ups, pulldowns, and rows. That’s no bad thing as these exercises are very…
Training
Landmine Press Guide For Beginners – A Functional Way To Build Muscle and Strength
The landmine press is an exercise that involves pressing one end of a barbell at an angle while the other end is either secured to a…
Featured
6 Tips For A More Commanding Physique
Serious muscle size is one of the most sought-after goals for men and women looking to maximize their physique. And it takes a lot of blood,…
Chest
The Decline Bench Press: Taking Your Chest Workouts to the Next Level
The decline bench press isn’t exactly an exercise that gym bros are lining up for on National Chest Day… ahem… every Monday. But does that mean…
Core
5 ‘Old School’ Ab Exercises You Should Be Doing
You’re probably at least familiar with popular athlete trainer Jeff Cavaliere, MSPT, CSCS, even if you don’t watch his videos regularly. Cavaliere owns the extremely popular…
Training
Dumbbell Clean And Press Benefits: Muscle Mass, Strength And Full Body Conditioning
Here’s another challenge for you… a power movement using dumbbells (Yes, it’s different but it’s awesome for making progress). The dumbbell clean and press is a…
Training
How To Stop Being Skinny Fat and Put On Lean Muscle
Let’s face it… being skinny fat sucks! It’s bad enough that both extremes are unaesthetic so just imagine combining the two in one body (ok, it’s…
CrossFit
6 Must-Have Dead Stop Exercises To Improve CrossFit Performance
Performing compound exercises while incorporating a dead stop is highly recommended for those looking to improve their concentric strength and explosiveness. Now, it’s not uncommon to…
Core
How to Sculpt an Adonis Belt
If you look at most statues of ancient Greek and Roman gods, it’s hard not to be envious of their lean and powerful physiques. They are…
OP-ED
6 Reasons Why You Aren’t Gaining Muscle Mass
If you’ve been training for a while but are still weak and struggling to build muscle mass, you are probably making some common diet or workout…