Exercises

Exercise comparisons and how-to guides: which movement to choose and how to do it well.

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Body Mechanics

Five Ways to Fix Tight Hamstrings

The hamstrings are a large, powerful group of muscles located on the back of your hip and thigh. They are biarticular, which means they cross two…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine ·
Core

Middle Ab Workouts For a Shredded Midsection

Nothing says “fit AF” like a six-pack. Not only are abs a symbol of peak fitness, but they have also become the hallmark of discipline, dedication,…

Vidur Saini ·
Circuit Training

8 Ways to Get Better at Pull-Ups and Chin-Ups

Pull-ups and chin-ups are two of the best upper body pulling exercises you can do. Not only will they help you build a broader, stronger back,…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine ·
Circuit Training

Build Muscle and Get Lean Fast with PHA Training

If you want to build bigger, stronger muscles, you need to lift weights. It doesn’t matter if those weights are dumbbells, barbells, kettlebells, machines, or your…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine ·
Muscle Science

The 9 Best Chest Exercises According to Science

Bodybuilding is a time-consuming activity. With so many important muscle groups to train, you can’t afford to waste time on exercises that don’t produce results. Instead,…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine ·
Arms

Targeted Bigger, More Muscular Arm Training

You probably haven’t come across a single soul who’s ever said that they wished their arms were a little smaller or maybe their arms are big…

Brad Borland, M.A, C.S.C.S ·
Legs

Glutes Ahoy! The Bigger Hips Workout

Big glutes and wide hips are a fitness must-have for a lot of exercisers. For example, many stars of Instagram, movies, and the music industry have…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine ·
Exercise Guides

The 7 Best Exercises for a Thick Neck

Neck training is a traditional part of many sports, including football, boxing, MMA, and wrestling. However, neck exercises have somewhat fallen out of favor in bodybuilding.…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine ·
Exercise Guides

15 Best Front Delt Exercises for Bodybuilders

Big, muscular shoulders significantly enhance your physique. In regular clothes, they give your upper body an impressive, powerful outline. With your shoulders exposed, they link your…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine ·
Training

How To Get The Bicep Vein

Bicep veins are like jewelry for your arms. Everybody wants them, but not everyone can afford them. A visible cephalic vein is considered a fitness gold standard.…

Vidur Saini ·
Chest

15 Intense Push-Up Variations for Bodybuilders

Most bodybuilders use a combination of free-weight exercises and resistance machines to build bigger muscles, which is a process called hypertrophy. But what if you can’t…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine ·
Core

Landmine RDLs: Target Your Hamstrings, Glutes, and Core

Landmines are incredibly versatile training tools. In more than a few instances, landmine exercises are easier to learn and more joint-friendly than their barbell or dumbbell…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine ·