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 …
If you’re a big fan of the t-bar row for building bigger and stronger back muscles, but you’d like some alternative exercises then keep reading. The t-bar row is a free-weight exercise that involves stabilizing your torso while pulling a loaded bar towards your upper body. One of the biggest benefits of the …
Belt squats are a great way of training your squat while giving your lower back a break. This squat variation takes the place of regular back squats and is usually done on a hip belt squat machine, but if you don’t have access to one and still want to reap the benefits, we’ve got you covered. …
Pretty much everyone wants to have well-defined biceps that pop under their t-shirt, and if you’ve been spending a lot of time on isolation exercises to develop your biceps brachii but feel something is lacking, it could be that you’ve not dedicated enough time to your brachialis muscle. Exercises that work the brachialis are the best way to really fill out …
When it comes to building bigger biceps, it’s important to focus on isolation exercises that can help to target this small muscle group. Comprising of two distinct muscles, the biceps brachii are responsible for bending and raising the elbow, bringing the arm to the thorax, and placing the forearm into supination (underhand grip). Recommended Reading …
Your tibialis anterior muscle is located to the front of your shin and runs down the lateral side of the tibia. Sometimes referred to as the shin muscle or front calf muscle, it’s responsible for dorsiflexion of the ankle joint, which means it helps to lift the foot so that your toes point upwards. If you find you have discomfort down the front …
The importance of strength training, no matter what your age, has already been scientifically proven. For many, building muscle is about attaining a good physique, but the benefits far exceed just this. Strength training can have a positive impact on a person’s bone density and connective tissues. Furthermore, this can reduce the risk of cardiovascular …
The Jefferson Curl has a bit of a controversial reputation, and if you see someone doing it in the gym you’d probably assume they were performing the exercise all wrong. That’s simply because of how the movement pattern looks. Bending over and completely rounding the entire spine goes against pretty much everything we’re taught when it comes to strength training. …
It goes without saying that bicep curls are a staple exercise when it comes to building bigger arms. However, there are many variations that are just as effective for recruiting the bicep muscles One of these includes the dumbbell waiter curl, which is one of the lesser-known biceps exercises. Want to learn more about it? Then keep reading to discover …
Your gluteus medius is one of three muscles that make up your glutes. The other two being your gluteus minimus and gluteus maximus. While many people have a preference for working on the glute maximus, which is after all the muscle that contributes to size and shape, it’s common to neglect your glute medius. But, …