If you’re wanting to add size and increase strength to your triceps, all you need is a pair of dumbbells. When compared to more common tricep exercises such as bodyweight dips and cable tricep extensions, using free weights will effectively activate all heads of the triceps. What’s more, using dumbbells won’t guide your range …
The Hidden Downside Of Too Much Cardio We’re sure you’ve heard of the saying ‘too much of a good thing’ and that relates to anything; food, technology, exercise, and so on. When it comes to working out, we’re told that regular strength training and cardio exercise is good for our overall health and immune system, and we’re not going to dispute that. …
Shoulder injuries are common within bodybuilding circles, and this is often down to overuse or poor exercise technique. Developing the muscles of the shoulders usually involves a variety of exercises to a high rep range which only increases the risk of injury. One of the best ways of preventing this is by strengthening your rotator cuff muscles …
The leg press is one of the best exercises you can undertake for building muscle mass and a great way to test your stamina. But, before using a leg press how much weight should you be loading? Read on, to find out. Whether you are a beginner lifter or attend the gym regularly, it’s important …
Forearm exercises are a great way to improve dexterity in the hands, muscular endurance, and grip strength. But, it’s common to overlook an effective forearm muscles workout. This is because it’s often assumed that they’ll get an efficient enough workout by doing other exercises like the bench press or deadlift. However, while this is true …
Biceps vs Triceps: What Are Biceps And Triceps The bicep is a two headed muscle located to the front of the upper arm whereas the tricep is a three headed muscle at the back of the upper arm. Each muscle group has a different function, with the biceps aiding with outward rotation of the arm …
If you suffer from pain to the muscles of the lower leg during physical activity, you could be suffering from shin splints. Shin splints, medically known as medial tibial stress syndrome, is one of the most common overuse injuries that affects runners and other athletes who partake in high-impact sports. Shin splint pain is felt along the inside of the tibia …
The bear crawl is a bodyweight exercise that’s going to activate many muscle groups across your entire body. Even though the act of crawling is a natural human movement, it’s not that easy to do. You’re going to need good core strength and coordination to be able to execute it with proper form. …
If your goal is to build a thicker back with lots of detail, then you need to concentrate on erector spinae exercises. Your erector spinae muscles are a group of muscles that support your spinal column and help you to maintain a good posture. They start at the base of the skull and run vertically down the length of your spine. Most back exercises …
If you want to train your glutes for maximum growth you don’t have to rely on the hip thrust exercise. Don’t get us wrong, the hip thrust does have its place in an effective booty workout, but they’re not right for everyone. Some common concerns include excessive pressure on the neck and upper back, as well …