How to Do Dumbbell Lunges (Video Included) First of all, the dumbbell lunge is a regular lunge with dumbbell weight added in. And adding dumbbell exercises to your lunges will take your workout to the next level. Dumbbell lunges are a great way to start improving your flexibility and strength withou...
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UNDERSTANDING SPECIALTY BARBELLS Strength training enthusiasts are generally divided into two camps: those who accept the use of specialty barbells and those who believe that specialty barbells are unnecessary. Those who have used specialty barbells know that they can accelerate the growth of muscle...
BARBELL CONDITIONING Using a barbell to train the body provides athletes with a higher degree of beneficial stimulation. Not only does barbell training test the cardiovascular system, but high repetition training also benefits the skeletal and joint systems, which can lead to positive training chang...
3 Tips for Nailing the Front Squat The back squat partner in gains is the front squat, an exercise that requires the bar to be ahead you as opposed to on your back. This triggers the quadriceps to work more challenging than the hamstrings and also calls for added core strength to keep an upright pla...
Front Squats Vs Back Squats: Which Exercise Is Better? Squats should be an essential part of any training regimen to build a strong lower body. Squats not only help the legs, but almost all muscles, stimulating muscle growth hormone. The two most common squat variations are the back squat and the fr...
11 Most Common Squat Mistakes Squats are an excellent way to build strength when we want to work on our leg muscles. However, the squat is difficult to master. Many people in the weightlifting area fail to learn the squat because the barbell feels heavy and difficult to get the hang of on their firs...
How to Do a Split Squat Doing the exact same old workouts time and time once again in the gym can lead to a plateau … not to state it gets truly dull. Changing exercises every 3-4 weeks keeps your workouts fresh and guarantees that you’re continuously seeing progression. Preferably, the...
How to Do a Goblet Squat (Video Included) The goblet squat is a compound exercise that targets the quadriceps, glutes, shoulders, calves, as well as hamstrings. It’s an unique squat that implements a kettlebell or dumbbell rather than a barbell. This squat placements your arms out in front of...
14 Common Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Deadlift There is perhaps no better way to tone your back than with the deadlift. Whether your goal is simply to look better or to be the last man standing in a bar fight, the deadlift can help. Yet many people do this wonderful strength exercise incorrectly. He...
The 20 Best Kettlebell Workouts of All Time Kettlebell exercises can make your gym and home workouts exponentially more effective. We could also claim that this equipment makes your workouts easier, but that’s not true. Kettlebells are a versatile piece of fitness equipment that offers perhaps the m...