Spanish squats are one of the more unusual quad focused exercises that you probably don’t see being performed that often. That’s usually because it’s carried out in a rehab environment under the supervision of a physical therapist to help with knee injuries like patella tendinopathy. But, when the Spanish squat exercise is executed with proper form, it can be a great way …
The goblet squat is an efficient alternative to the traditional barbell squat. Needing only a kettlebell, it’s a great exercise you can perform pretty much anywhere. It’s a squat variation that’s widely accessible, offering many benefits such as improving your back squat technique and increasing both your mobility and strength. But it’s not …
Some of the best exercises for the gluteus minimus include fire hydrants and the hip thrust which really fire up this small muscle. But why does it matter? Located either side of the hip joint, the gluteus minimus is the smallest of the three glute muscles and plays a key role in hip stability and hip internal rotation. It’s a deep set muscle, so while …
Neglecting your posterior chain muscles when you workout can be a common oversight, leading to muscle and strength imbalances and even puts you at a greater risk of injury. A weak posterior chain typically affects those who lead a more sedentary lifestyle and spend a lot of their day sitting. When you do this for …
Elliptical workouts are a great way of burning body fat and improving your cardiovascular endurance. However, beyond these benefits, how do they fare in activating the glute muscles as part of your strength training routine? Let’s explore the elliptical trainer to address the common question: ‘Is the elliptical good for glutes? What Is An Elliptical Machine The elliptical machine, also known as a cross trainer, is a piece of cardiovascular …
Because the gluteus maximus is one of the largest and strongest muscles in the human body it requires a lot of stimulus for growth and strength gains. This is why exercises like barbell squats, Romanian deadlifts, and the barbell hip thrust are important compound exercises for muscle development. However, while using free weights, like weight plates and a barbell, is a great way of building strong glutes, incorporating some cable glute …
Over the years the stairmaster machine has been growing in popularity, especially among women. Even though it was invented back in the early 80’s, the fast rise in popularity is down to an increased desire to develop the glutes. You might be thinking ‘How can a StairMaster be used for strength training?’ It is, after all, a cardio machine …
The classic hip thrust gets a lot of attention as one of the best glute-building exercises you can do. But if you’re looking to amplify your glute gains, have you considered the B stance hip thrust, a focused exercise aimed at building muscle mass and strengthening your posterior chain. Recommended Reading – 7 Easy Hip Thrust Alternatives To …
Developing your shoulder muscles brings us to two standout exercises: the Arnold Press and the standard shoulder press. The Arnold Press, which takes its name after bodybuilding icon Arnold Schwarzenegger, is a variation of the traditional shoulder press that introduces a twist to the conventional pressing movement, promising not just muscle growth but enhanced shoulder dynamics. But how do these two popular shoulder exercises compare …
The conventional deadlift is a popular compound exercise that will fire up many of your posterior chain muscles, these are the muscles located on the back of your body. Because the deadlift is a multi-joint exercise, they are one of the more difficult movements to pull off but, when done with proper form, they’re …