Exercise comparisons and how-to guides: which movement to choose and how to do it well.
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Barbell squats, deadlifts, leg extensions, and leg presses share one limitation: they require expensive gym equipment. As a fitness expert with Royal Marine Commandos experience and…
Ask any trainer to name the best leg exercise, and they’ll probably say “squats.” That’s hardly surprising given that they’re often called the king of exercises.…
Most of us have very limited time and want to make the most of each second of training. As a personal trainer, I’m constantly asked about…
Ask most people to name the best leg exercise and there’s a good chance they’ll say squats. This makes a certain amount of sense as, according…
When it comes to building a powerful physique, a lot of lifters focus on the muscles they can see in the mirror. As such, their workouts…
Ask almost anyone to name a well-known bodybuilder, and they’ll probably say Arnold Schwarzenegger. That’s hardly surprising given the incredible impact “The Austrian Oak” has had…
Summer ignites that urge to look perfect for the beach. Even if you have no plans to surf, who doesn’t like sporting a pair of sleeve-ripping…
Many people drop to the floor and start doing crunches as soon as they hear about ab exercises. Others take it a step further and perform…
Push-ups are probably the most popular, widely performed exercise in the world. Athletes from almost every sport, military personnel, fitness enthusiasts, and kids in physical education…
Training 1-2 hours daily in a fancy gym is a dream that few can afford. Most are constantly juggling work, family, and endless to-do lists that…
Arnold Schwarzenegger just dropped a workout that fuses CrossFit’s intensity with old-school bodybuilding, and it wrecked me—in the best way possible. Straight from his Pump Club…
According to many fitness experts, there are several “must-do” exercises that every lifter needs to build muscle and strength. These movements are often described as compulsory,…
Each year, millions of people set out to transform their bodies but have no clue where to start. Using improper form or choosing the wrong exercises…
With more than 30 years of experience in the fitness industry, I’ve worked as a group exercise instructor, gym instructor, personal trainer, nutrition advisor, sports massage…
Most people have a lagging muscle group. Irrespective of how hard you train it, it sticks out like a sore thumb. Even a veteran personal trainer…
Jacked forearms are a sight to behold. Thick muscles flowing from your elbow to your wrist convey power and control, letting the world know you’re an…
There isn’t a bodybuilder alive who doesn’t want bigger, more muscular arms. And while there are two significant muscles that contribute to arm size, it’s the…
I have a torn meniscus in my left knee. This is the cartilaginous “cup” that guides the movements of the knee joint. It probably happened during…
Ask most gym bros to name their favorite chest-building exercise and they’ll probably say the bench press. Consequently, the bench press is included in most chest…
