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While I generally avoid flashy exercises that prioritize style over substance, the one-side loaded squat is a notable exception in my experience. While the one-side loaded…
Strength training is an ever-evolving endeavor. Early humans began strength training by lifting stones. Not only did stone lifting build overall strength but it was also…
Arm wrestling is a popular choice for a quick test of upper body strength. Most people think brute strength is the only way to win an…
The Reeves deadlift, named after the 1947 Mr. America and 1950 Mr. Universe champion Steve Reeves, is a barbell deadlift variation that biases the hamstrings, back,…
This advanced push-up variation, also called the Russian push-up, turns one bodyweight move into a triceps, shoulders, core, and conditioning test.
“If there were only 10 exercises I could do for the rest of time to build muscle, what would those be?” As a personal trainer, I…
The bottom half deadlift is an excellent deadlift variation that can help you overcome sticking points in the bottom half of your range of motion (ROM).…
Anderson squats are the namesake of Paul Anderson, an Olympic weightlifter and competitive strongman. They start from the bottom position, eliminating the stretch reflex and forcing…
As someone who’s been dealing with a nagging hamstring injury for over a month, I wanted to see if workouts like wall Pilates would help me.…
In recent years, there has been a rise in fitness training that prioritizes functionality in addition to or flat-out above aesthetics. More and more people are…
Hamstring curls build your hammies like bicep curls build your guns. Posterior chain muscles, like the hamstrings, calves, and upper and lower back, are more challenging…
A curtsy squat is a grueling squat-lunge hybrid that biases the glutes and upper legs. This exercise gets its name from the traditional curtsy greeting, which…
Dorian Yates’s journey is a testament to the athlete’s duality: the relentless pursuit of victory and personal growth within the sport and the importance of life…
Growing quads isn’t easy, especially if you only train legs once weekly. This is where one-and-one-half squats shine. Squeezing in a few extra reps in each…
Throughout my career as a personal trainer, I’ve noticed a common tendency for fitness enthusiasts and athletes to overlook their hamstrings in favor of their quads.…
Medicine ball slams are a dynamic and versatile exercise. While renowned for their power-building potential, they offer benefits for everyone — from seasoned gym-goers to kids…
Getting started on a home fitness program can be pretty confusing. With so many exercise and workout choices, knowing where to start can be intimidating. That’s…
Sled pushes are highly effective for developing explosive lower body strength. Research indicates that athletes who incorporate sled pushes into their training, regardless of the load,…
If you don’t have the time or means to join a gym, using resistance bands to tone your arms can be just as effective — especially…
