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10 Best Cossack Squat Alternatives and Variations (Tips and Videos)
Some links in this article are affiliate links, which means I earn from qualifying purchases.It may not bring about the visible gains and easy to perfect form of barbell squats and deadlifts, but there are benefits to the Cossack squat.Cossack squats can help beginners and intermediates alike.The benefits they can provide make me certain that […]
Read More7 Amazing Benefits To The Zercher Hold and Carry: How-To & Muscles Worked
Some links in this article are affiliate links, which means I earn from qualifying purchases.It can be difficult to see where a gym-based exercise translates into your everyday life. To improve your movement patterns outside of the gym, functional exercises are beneficial. The Zercher hold and carry is a lesser-known exercise in the fitness industry.It […]
Read More10 Great Side Delt Exercises To Grow Your Shoulders (Tips and Videos)
Some links in this article are affiliate links, which means I earn from qualifying purchases.Key to achieving that “bowling ball” look on your shoulders, the side delts are an important yet often overlooked muscle. Developing this muscle will make some of the biggest changes in your physique giving lifters that powerful looking build. One reason it […]
Read MoreSquat Every Day: Pros, Cons, Programming (Science Based)
Some links in this article are affiliate links, which means I earn from qualifying purchases.Squatting every day sounds pretty intense.Even dedicated gym goers don’t squat every single day.Most trainers tend to squat between one to three times a week. However, there is benefit in squatting seven days a week.Doing one exercise every day can be […]
Read MoreUltimate Guide To Maximize Your Deadlift Grip (4 Exercises)
Some links in this article are affiliate links, which means I earn from qualifying purchases.The deadlift is known by many as the king of the lifts.The deadlift grip acts as an intermediary to perform the lift and engage the muscles of the forearms, lower and upper extremities (1).There are a variety of grips and accessories […]
Read More13 Amazing Wall Sit Benefits: Technique and Tips
Some links in this article are affiliate links, which means I earn from qualifying purchases.Here in the UK, we are in the middle of our third national lockdown.As with so many other parts of the world, gyms are closed, exercise classes cannot operate, and personal trainers face heavy restrictions when working with clients.Online coaching for […]
Read MoreDo Squats Make You Shorter? (Science Backed Answer)
Some links in this article are affiliate links, which means I earn from qualifying purchases.Squats are often called the king of all exercises and are a tremendous exercise for building strength and muscle. There is an old belief that strength training, or more specifically squats can make you shorter. If we’re talking about kids or young adolescents […]
Read MoreDo Squats Work Your Core? (Science Backed Answer)
Some links in this article are affiliate links, which means I earn from qualifying purchases.I started my lifting career with the big 3 movements: deadlifts, squats, and bench press. Slowly, I noticed my strength gains increasing but my abs were not developing. I would definitely feel my abs sore on squat days but do they actually […]
Read MoreAre Basketball Shoes Good For Lifting And Squatting? (6 Benefits And 3 Drawbacks)
Some links in this article are affiliate links, which means I earn from qualifying purchases.What makes a great pair of weightlifting shoes?This is a question that prompted many lifters worldwide to experiment with a wide range of shoes.Today’s topic revolves around basketball shoes, and whether they are good for the most popular lifts: the squat […]
Read MoreHow To Warm Up For Pull-Ups: 12 Great Exercises And Tips
Some links in this article are affiliate links, which means I earn from qualifying purchases.If you want to do more pull-ups and get more results out of your bodyweight training, you need to harness all the leverage you can get.How do you get he most leverage?To take advantage of every opportunity to improve your pull […]
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