In this article we’re going to look at what do dumbbell shrugs work, how to execute them along with some other variations of this highly effective exercise. If you’re looking to build strong traps and increase muscle mass, then the dumbbell shrug is a great exercise to incorporate into your training program. As dumbbell shrugs …
Biceps curls are pretty much a staple exercise for most people looking to add size to their upper arms. It’s an easy to do isolation exercise which you can perform using a pair of dumbbells. However, there are several variations which are just as effective for targeting your biceps brachii. Recommended Reading – Discover The Average Bicep Size & …
Lower trap exercises can play an important part in helping with good posture and improving shoulder and neck health. Due to the sedentary lifestyle led by many people, it’s common to hear of sore neck muscles and shoulder pain and very often, weak lower traps could be a contributing factor. If you spend a lot …
Calf pain when bending knee joints are very common and could be a sign of muscle cramps, calf muscle strain, or something more serious like a blood clot. While it’s important to get an accurate diagnosis from your healthcare provider, we’ll look at some of the possible causes of pain to your calf muscle …
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The Sissy Squat is a compound exercise that primarily isolates and targets your quadriceps whilst also working, to a lesser degree, your other posterior chain muscles and your core. The movement requires a lot of mobility and body control.
Despite its rather unusual name, it’s a challenging exercise but when executed properly can offer many benefits and excellent carry over to other forms of strength training.
A Monolift is a large apparatus with the core function of removing the ‘walk out’ in a squat. If using a regular power rack, once you’ve unracked the weight you need to step away from the rack in order to complete your squat.
Most commercial gyms will have a leg press machine. However, you may not be aware that there are three different types of leg presses available; the 45 degree leg press, the horizontal leg press and the vertical leg press. In this article we will discuss what each type is and why you might use one in your gym