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Chest-supported Y raises are an effective exercise that can help build strength, promote hypertrophy, and improve posture. A study titled “Variation of muscle recruitment during exercises…
Pain and injuries are common among elite athletes and recreational lifters who go heavy on compound lifts like squats, bench presses, and deadlifts. One of the…
Stability training has become one of the hottest fitness trends of the past few years. As a result, it’s common to see people doing gym exercises…
When I feel too much pressure on my lower back while performing heavy barbell back squats, I implement certain squat variations, including landmine squats. Landmine squats…
To have the best workout, you should do a proper warm-up. Research shows that a warm-up routine that elevates your core body temperature can significantly enhance…
Lower back pain, increasingly prevalent due to the modern lifestyle, will likely affect more people in the coming years. In fact, a study published in the…
The deadlift is one of the three powerlifting exercises, along with the squat and bench press, and involves lifting weights off the floor to the hip…
There are more overhead press exercises than most lifters will ever bother to memorize. The dumbbell push press is an excellent barbell overhead press alternative. A study…
Building strong posterior chain muscles is crucial for avoiding injuries and increasing overall performance. Although it is no secret that deadlifts are one of the best…
Many lifters believe the only way to build a bigger and stronger posterior chain is by performing countless heavy barbell squats and deadlifts. While these two…
The squat is the king of lower body exercises. However, the barbell back squat has a steep learning curve, and you might need weeks of practice…
Many exercisers skip doing push-ups as they feel they are too easy and do little to nothing for their strength or muscle gains. Most advanced lifters…
A broad and muscular chest has been the symbol of masculinity since time immemorial. Chances are, they come up with the term ‘masculine’ to refer to…
The glute-hamstring developer is one of the most effective training tools for building a strong, muscular posterior chain and midline. While the GHD was originally designed…
The sit-up is one of the most popular exercises. It is taught in school PT classes, done at home, and is a part of the most…
Close your eyes and think about an ideal free-weight chest workout. Chances are the training session includes the bench press, dumbbell press, dumbbell fly, and some…
CrossFit is a unique sport. It involves beginner-friendly simple movements like the air squat, shoulder press, and kettlebell swings. On the flip side, it also incorporates…
The concept of intermittent fasting is not new. It has been around for ages, with almost all cultures practicing it in one form or another. However,…
The Zercher deadlift is the Zercher squat’s sibling. These exercises are the namesake of the 1930s strongman Ed Zercher. Although the strongman originally invented the Zercher…
