by admin | Nov 11, 2022 | back workout, exercise guide, Exercise Guides, lats, straight arm pushdown, Train, training
Exercises like the chin-up and the deadlift are seen as the kings of back-builders by many lifters, but they are only the meat and potatoes. You have to add some seasoning if you want the best final product, and the extra flavor (and extra results) will come from your...
by admin | Nov 10, 2022 | big three, deadlift, Powerlifting, sumo deadlift, Train, training
The classic barbell deadlift might be the most primal and instinctive movement around. “See that weight on the ground? Betcha can’t pick it up. Go try.” While there’s something to be said for brute-forcing your way to a successful lift, a bit of technique can shift...
by admin | Nov 5, 2022 | circuit training, complexes, conditioning, Kettlebell, sandbag, Train, training
Complexes, also known as combination lifts, consist of two or more exercises performed with the same free weight in a non-stop, continuous fashion. While this method may initially appear similar to low-intensity circuit training commonplace in machine-laden rec...
by admin | Nov 4, 2022 | back workout, exercise guide, Exercise Guides, shoulder workout, Train, training, traps, upright row
Most shoulder exercises involve pressing a weight overhead, while most back exercises involve pulling a weight toward your body. The upright row is a little bit of both. This unique vertical pulling exercise targets your shoulders as well as your upper back. Credit:...
by admin | Nov 1, 2022 | Best List, deadlift, Exercise best list, hamstrings, leg day, leg workout, Train, training
“Don’t skip leg day” has almost become a meme in the gym, warning dedicated lifters to give lower body training as much emphasis, intensity, and attention as their upper body. That’s all well and good, but even when it comes to “leg day,” many lifters still end up...
by admin | Oct 28, 2022 | deadlift, exercise guide, Exercise Guides, Train, training, trap bar
In growing numbers, most commercial gyms are adding at least one trap bar to their arsenal of available equipment. As a gym member, you should be counting your blessings. With all of the unique benefits a trap bar can provide for almost every serious lifter, there’s a...