The importance of stretching has always been known and is considered an essential practice for pre and post workouts and other sports to alleviate tight muscles . However, there are two different types of stretches, static and dynamic, and each may impact flexibility, athletic performance, and endurance differently. This article considers the differences between static …
A conventional deadlift is an excellent strength-training exercise that can be performed in a wide variety of ways. Two such variations are the RDL (Romanian Deadlift) and SLDL (Stiff Legged Deadlift). The posterior chain, which comprises muscles of the lower back, gluteus maximus, hamstrings and erector spinae, are activated with both variations, but in different …
If you’re an avid gym-goer, then it’s very likely that you’ve worked out using a barbell. Maybe you already know that there are many different types of barbells ranging from weightlifting bars, speciality bars, Olympic barbells and even women’s bars. All of these different bars typically offer unique features depending upon what you are trying …
Squatting is one of the most popular exercises for most gym-goers who want to improve lower body strength and increase muscle. This excellent compound exercise works several muscle groups and, with proper form, burns a ton of calories. Aside from a regular barbell squat, there are a few variations to help with muscle growth. Squats …
Most people are aware of the health benefits of physical activity. This is why they incorporate a workout routine into their daily schedules. The best routines include cardio, strength training, and stretching to help reduce pent-up stress, increase energy levels and for greater stamina. Despite the importance of stretching, many people skip it completely and …
Whoever said you need a gym membership and fancy equipment to get strong, toned shoulders probably hasn’t come across resistance band shoulder exercises. A resistance band is a long, thin elastic band used to provide resistance to muscles when they are stretched. With just a simple resistance band, you can work your upper body from …
One of the best ways to tone your lower body muscles with minimal equipment is by making use of a pair of ankle straps and a cable machine. When it comes to lower body exercises, implementing cable leg exercises into your routine is a great way of targeting the leg muscles allowing you to increase …
If your biceps peak is lagging then you’re going to need to focus on exercises that work the short head of your biceps. While you can’t totally isolate the short bicep head, you can emphasize it more by performing different curl exercises with a supinated grip. Stick around as we’re going to recommend some of …
As many people nowadays lead a fairly sedentary lifestyle, it’s not uncommon to suffer from lower back pain, a weakness to leg muscles, poor hip mobility and even a weak core. This in turn can have a negative impact on everyday activities. Instability in your hip joints is one of the primary causes of lower …
It’s common for people to place a lot of focus on building their biceps when they want to pack on muscle. While this is a good idea, don’t overlook the triceps as they play a significant role when it comes to the overall look of your upper body. That’s because your triceps make up at …