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Try the Kneeling Band Press for Serious Shoulder Strength
When it comes to upper body exercises, the military press is a legend amongst all potential exercise selections. While sticking with the military press...
Mastering the Art of the Overhead Press
The overhead press has been given the short end of the stick far too often when it comes to exercises that are worth your while. Granted, there are a...
Why You Should Always Put Safety Collars on the Bar
Lifting collars or clips are designed to keep plates securely on a barbell. Using collars is a basic weight room safety requirement, but raise your hand if you’ve ever lifted [...]
How to Perform Back Extensions Correctly to Improve Sports Performance and Prevent Back Injuries
A strong posterior chain is a must in athletics and should be a focus of the everyday gym goer as well. Building a strong posterior will improve overall...
Why Hammer Curls Build Bigger Arms
When in the weight room, most lifters choose to focus on the arms at some point in their routine. When working the arms, curls are often the weapon of...
Why Single-Leg Exercises Are Crucial to Building Lower-Body Strength
Split Squats and Lunges are often labeled "sissy" exercises. At worst, they're deemed suitable only for chicks strutting around on the gym floor rocking...
7 Mistakes That Will Ruin Your Long-Term Workout Progress
There is an undeniable influx of new gym-goers at the beginning of every new year. Some of these New Year's Resolution holders are destined for years of...
3 Good Morning Exercise Variations That Build Strong and Injury-Proof Hamstrings
The good morning exercise is a classic hamstring and lower back exercise. The hamstrings are important muscles for sprinting and jumping athletes. Those...
The 12 Best RDL Variations
The Romanian Deadlift—also known as the RDL and Straight-Leg Deadlift—is the lesser-known cousin of the Deadlift. Although you may not see it as frequently in training programs, it’s an important [...]
8 Essentials for Building a Dream Home Gym
While working out outside can provide a breath of fresh air and a chance for sunshine, not all of us are blessed with outdoorsy weather year-round. When...