Building bigger, well-defined shoulders requires the right exercises, and using a cable machine can offer unique advantages that free weights can’t match. The constant tension cables provide helps to target all three deltoid heads; front, side, and rear, helping you to create that longed-for 3D shoulder look. Cable shoulder exercises allow for a greater range …
Suffering from aches and pains to the lower back is very common and stats show it negatively affects a staggering 26% of adults in the United States alone. It’s more likely to happen as you get older, but low back pain can also be caused by injury or simply from spending too long sitting. One …
Which Are The Best Gym Machines For Glutes? If your main focus in the gym is on building toned and shapely glutes, you may want to know the best gym machines to use. Some are obvious, like the glute hip thrust, but there are other machines that are just as effective for building your butt …
Many common core exercises, like the standard crunch or sit-ups, primarily involve forward and backward movements in the sagittal plane. However, while these movements are great at targeting your abdominal muscles, they’re not always effective at developing overall core strength. Over time, this imbalance can lead to a rounded upper back, potentially causing lower back pain and poor posture. …
Capped shoulders make you look strong, give you a huge confidence boost (especially when wearing tight t-shirts), and help to create the illusion of a smaller waist. But contrary to popular opinion it involves more than just working on your side delts, and a decent shoulder workout should encompass exercises to target your front and rear delts too. When …
The most common types of barbells you’ll come across in your local gym are Olympic barbells or standard barbells. But is one better than the other and which one should you use. Keep reading as in this article we’ll be considering the key differences between Olympic barbell vs standard barbell. What Is An Olympic Barbell …
A Technical Guide to Different Dumbbell Types If you’re fed up with the lack of clarity surrounding the different types of dumbbells with articles pumping out information that’s confusing and factually incorrect. We’ve got you covered, as we’ve set about creating the ultimate guide to the different types of dumbbells. This guide covers everything including …
Barbell collars can very often be overlooked in a gym, many people think that they aren’t necessary so don’t tend to bother with them. However, it’s important to use them each and every time you load any plates on to your bar. What Are Barbell Collars The primary purpose of barbell collars is to keep …
Fractional plates, or micro plates, enable lifters to make small, precise weight increments, crucial for progressing in strength training. They are typically used in conjunction with calibrated plates to ensure accuracy on the barbell. Related Reading: What Is A Calibrated Plate Making small weight increments is called micro loading which can result in the difference …
The hack squat can be a great gym machine for developing your lower body muscles, particularly your quads, with very little engagement from your lower back. This makes it a popular alternative to traditional squats using a barbell, which can put a lot of stress on your lumbar spine – especially if you’re not doing them with proper …