Legs
15 Best Bodyweight Hamstring Exercises for All Levels
Many people prefer training at home or in a park. The good news is that you can develop muscle mass, strength, and fitness almost anywhere via…
Exercises
Exercise comparisons and how-to guides: which movement to choose and how to do it well.
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Training
No Sit-Ups Needed: 5 Quick Moves to Strengthen Your Core and Improve Posture in Just 10 Minutes
Sit-ups are arguably one of the most well-known abs exercises. As a veteran personal trainer with over 30 years of experience, sit-ups were one of the…
Body Mechanics
The One-Exercise Challenge: I Did Only Push-Ups for 30 Days, Then Only Squats, Then Only Pull-Ups
As a personal trainer with almost two decades of hands-on experience, I have tried several strength, hypertrophy, and fitness programs. I’m constantly looking for new, challenging…
Training
The Farmer Burns Workout: Grappling and Strength Training from the Early 1900s
Martin Burns (February 15, 1861 – January 8, 1937), popularly known as Farmer Burns, was an American catch wrestler, coach, and teacher. He started wrestling at…
Training
Want a Stronger Body? Daily Farmer’s Walks Will Transform Your Grip, Core, and Physique
Strength training exercises can be categorized in several ways. These classifications are meant to make choosing the right exercise for your goals easier. Common exercise categories…
Training
The Push-Up Test: How Do You Stack Up Against the Average [Man/Woman]?
Push-ups are one of the first exercises you learn to perform. Whether you grew up in a fit household, were drawn to training from an early…
Training
This Is What Happens to Your Body When You Cycle Just 5 Minutes a Day
Most people begin their weight loss journey with cardiovascular exercise. However, no two aerobic exercises are the same. Some exercises, like running, can strain your joints…
Training
Renegade Row/Push-Up Combo: The Ultimate Upper Body Blast in Minutes
I’m a veteran personal trainer and I spend a lot of my time in gyms. When I’m not actually training my clients, I spend my time…
Training
Unlock your Power Potential with Compensatory Acceleration Training
Power is the ability to generate force quickly, and it plays a critical role in almost every sport and strenuous activity. Whether you want to jump…
Training
The Forgotten Strength Secret of Arthur Saxon: Master the Bent Press for Powerful Shoulders and Triceps
Many old-school exercises look pretty odd by today’s standards. Before the leg press, bench press, pec deck, and lat pulldown became workout staples, bronze and silver-era…
Training
The ONLY 4 Eccentric Training Techniques You Need for Explosive Strength Gains
Every athlete, irrespective of the sport, must work on their explosive strength to improve their overall performance. Whether you are a footballer, sprinter, or even bodybuilder,…
Training
Old-School Six Pack: Build a Dragon’s Core with Bruce Lee’s Intense Ab Training
Since I was a little kid, I have been fascinated with actors with jacked physiques. Enter the Dragon (1973) was my first Bruce Lee movie, and…
Back
Ditch the Boring Lat Pulldowns — These 6 Body Weight Back Exercises Build a Wider V-Taper
The lat pulldown is probably the most popular back exercise. This makes perfect sense, given how effectively it hits the lats and mid-back. Whether you want…
Training
The ONLY 3 Grip Strength Exercises You Need for Forearms of Steel
Your grip strength can make or break your performance in pulling exercises and can be instrumental in transforming your entire physique. However, it is also one…
Body Mechanics
The ONLY 5 Barefoot Exercises You Need for Bulletproof Feet and Ankles
Fancy shoe advertisements by big brands have made us believe that stepping foot on the floor without cushy shoes is a sin and can lead to…
Chest
Ditch the Bench, Build a Monster Chest: 5 Killer Push-Up Variations for Rapid Gains
The barbell bench press is, without doubt, the most popular chest-building exercise. In fact, it’s unusual to find a chest training program that doesn’t revolve around…
Training
I’m a Bodybuilding Coach: The Forgotten Barbell Exercise That’s Key to Massive Chest Gains
Anyone looking to build an aesthetic physique cannot overlook the chest. A barrel chest has been the cornerstone of strength, power, and masculinity since time immemorial,…
Back
The Only 3 Exercises You Need to Build A Thick, Wide Back
When writing their workouts, a lot of trainers like to include a long list of exercises to work the target muscles from every conceivable angle. They…
Training
Get Ripped Anywhere: The ONLY 4 Bodyweight Exercises You Need
Most people never start their transformation journey, let alone achieve their dream physique, as they cannot make the time to hit the gym. Contrary to the…