The quadratus lumborum muscle, often abbreviated to the QL, is a deep lower back muscle that runs down either side of the body. It can often be a source of lower back pain especially when it’s overworked causing it to become tight. Recommended Reading – 7 Horizontal Pull Exercises For Better Back Strength In this article, we’ll be recommending some quadratus …
For many people, core workouts often comprise a few bodyweight exercises such as crunches and sit-ups. While these are certainly effective when done properly, using gym machines for abs, can help you focus on specific abdominal muscles, like the rectus abdominis and external obliques. Recommended Reading – 6 Easy At Home Core Workouts For …
Nowadays sculpted and well-developed glutes have become the holy grail for many women in the gym. Fuelled by the influence of A-list celebrities and a growing popularity in women’s bodybuilding, their determination for a strong, firm, and perky butt has never been more prevalent. Fortunately, a wealth of information and effective butt exercises are readily available to …
If you’re looking to increase muscle growth to your upper arms, specifically your biceps brachii, then performing different curl variations is a surefire way of making progress. But to see consistent gains in your strength and muscle size, you need to keep things varied and that means adding in a few other isolation exercises besides the traditional bicep curls or hammer curls. …
There’s no doubt about it, barbell squats are in a league of their own when it comes to firing up pretty much every muscle group in your body building strength and packing on muscle. But there’s an age-old debate of whether or not free-weight squats are better than smith squats. Recommended Reading – 9 Best Barbell Back Squat Alternatives For …
A torn labrum is a common injury that can cause significant shoulder pain and discomfort. Whether it’s the result of a sudden injury or repetitive strain, a torn labrum can severely impact daily activities and even hinder your athletic performance. However, the good news is that it doesn’t always require shoulder surgery and with the right exercise program and rehab techniques, you can effectively manage the symptoms of a labral …
For a great many postpartum women, they simply don’t feel themselves. Adjusting to life as a new mum can be daunting. You’ve spent many months carrying your newborns, your hormones are probably all over the place and when you look in the mirror you may not recognise that person looking back at you. And …
If you’re looking to increase muscle strength, then you’ll want to focus on eccentric strength training exercises. Any exercise that requires movement of a joint will comprise of different contractions. These are known as: Concentric training will help you to increase muscle size. So, if your goal is to add muscle mass, concentric movements are the way to go. …
Macebell workouts have surged in popularity in recent years, and whether you’re new to working out or a seasoned athlete, training with a mace bell offers a unique and dynamic approach to functional training. Combining ancient training principles with modern fitness techniques, macebell exercises offer a challenging yet rewarding full-body workout experience. The steel macebell …
If you’re a fan of training at home then you’ll know how difficult it can be to adequately train the muscles of your back when you have access to little equipment, not even a pull-up bar. The good news is that there are several bodyweight pulling exercises you can do to effectively target this large muscle …