Exercise Guides
15 Best Leg Curl Alternatives for Stronger Hamstrings
Your hamstrings are a very important muscle group. Not only do well-develop hammies add a lot to the size and shape of your legs; this muscle…
Exercises
Exercise comparisons and how-to guides: which movement to choose and how to do it well.
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Back
Kroc Rows: Build Back Strength and Definition Effectively
There are two main ways to train your back – vertical pulling exercises such as pull-ups, chin-ups, and lat pulldowns, and horizontal pulling exercises, which are…
Training
10 Workout Hacks for More Productive Training
When was the last time you noticed any significant improvements in your physique? Are you getting stronger from one week to the next? No? You are…
Circuit Training
15 Best Overhead Barbell Press Variations for Big, Powerful Shoulders
The overhead press is a classic strength training exercise. Also known as the shoulder press or military press, until the 1960s, this move used to be…
Body Mechanics
13 Ways to Avoid Hip Pain in The Gym
Think about your last leg workout; while you might have been focusing on your quads or your hamstrings, your hip joints were working too. That’s also…
Calisthenics
Calisthenics for Beginners: 6 Basic Exercises and a Home Workout
Calisthenics means training with your own bodyweight: push-ups, pull-ups, squats, lunges, dips and planks. To start as a beginner, train three times a week on non-consecutive…
Back
Kroc Rows Vs. Pendlay Rows – Which One Is Best?
There are two main ways to train your back – shoulder adduction exercises like pull-ups and pull-downs, and shoulder extension exercises, which are all rowing variations.…
Training
What is an Accessory Exercise and How To Use Them For Increased Strength And Muscle Mass
The best strength training programs are built around a relatively small number of “big lifts.” These are the exercises that give you the most bang for…
Powerlifting
9 Best Bodyweight Exercises for Powerlifting
For many, powerlifting is the ultimate strength sport. The rules are straightforward; it’s more accessible than competitive strongman and easier to learn than Olympic weightlifting. In…
Training
Fun and Effective Metcon Exercises and Workouts for Big Guys
Here at Fitness Volt, we love lifting heavy, building muscle, and getting strong. Bar-bending deadlifts and skin-splitting pumps are what we live for! But we also…
Exercise Guides
Best Side Delt Exercises for Broader, More Powerful Shoulders
Your shoulders are probably your most noticeable body part. Whether you are wearing a suit, t-shirt, or workout vest, good shoulders really stand out. Well-developed shoulders…
Arms
The 10 Best Long Head Triceps Exercises for Thicker, Stronger Arms
Bodybuilding is a very detail-orientated sport. It’s not enough to have massive muscles; those muscles also need to be shaped to perfection. Aesthetics are as important…
Arms
16 Best Short Head Biceps Exercises and Workout For Muscular Arms
The biceps brachii, or biceps for short, is arguably the most famous muscle in the human body. Even non-exercisers can point to where their biceps are! …
Training
World Record Holder Hafthor “Thor” Bjornsson Shows How To Deadlift Like Him
Iceland’s Hafthor Bjornsson has won every major title in the sport of Strongman. He’s also the all-time world record holder in the deadlift, having pulled a…
Strongman
Robert Oberst Shows How To Front Squat; Says It’s Best Lift For Athletes
Who better to take lifting advice from than an elite Strongman competitor who, during his first Strongman training session, unofficially broke the amateur log press record.…
Body Mechanics
15 Ways to Avoid Back Pain in The Gym
According to studies, over eighty percent of adults will experience some form of back pain during their lifetimes (1). While many of these cases are mild…
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…