exercises

That's why I've spent the last few years augmenting my training toolbox. There's only so much I can say about training for bigger muscles before I unleash a barrage of Hulk Hogan-style leg drops on my keyboard. I know what your muscles need to grow. But I can't guarantee that you'll have the...

unilateral lower body exercises induce greater core activation than bilateral exercises. This is likely due to the inherent instability of the movement which will cause greater oblique activation in order to maintain torso position. Using lower body unilateral exercises can be a great strategy...

Lateral flexion is another common way we see the core trained – this occurs in exercises like side bends or side crunches and typically targets the obliques. However, you can also train the obliques by resisting lateral flexion. This can be done by performing single arm suitcase carries or even...

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Changing up the order of your exercises can greatly impact workout volume and the stimulus from each exercise. Generally, you’ll want to follow the Tier System on this infographic for best results on every exercise. Use more complex and challenging exercises at the beginning of your workout and...

I have been training with a PT. We do warm ups first then go into exercises. We train 3x a week, just under 1.5 hours. I have noticed that I am stronger overall as he seems to focus on compound exercises more with me and literally 0 machine exercises. I had a blood test and my test is under...

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There will be days where you can’t even spend a full hour in the gym. Responsibilities pull for your attention, important events fill up your calendar, and annoying meetings seemed to be scheduled at the most inconvenient hours. Here’s are 3 scientific ways to condense your workouts while still...

Ever wonder what the BEST glute med weight-bearing exercises are? Look no further than this infographic. In order, it’s the: . 1️⃣ Side Bridge 2️⃣ Single Leg Squat 3️⃣ Single Leg Deadlift 4️⃣ Pelvic Drop . This is from a systematic review by Reinman et al 2011. I'm going to highlight some...

This study found that lower body muscle groups recovered from damaging isolation movements more quickly than upper body muscles. For bodybuilders, isolation days can be important for bringing up lagging muscle groups, and this study shows that you can add in more isolation days for the lower...

Do you squat ass to grass? . Squats are one of the most common & best compound leg exercises there is. It involves the majority of your major muscles; the calves, quadriceps, hamstrings, gluteus, back and abdominal muscles. Studies have looked into the squat extensively to get insight on correct...

A simple way to periodize your training is by constantly varying your movements for a specific muscle group. Squats are great for building your legs, but they’re not the end-all, be-all. Add variations to your training to maximize gains and to keep training interesting! - ◾️The Study: Fonseca...

Bold statement: No you don't have to squat to build great legs. Squatting is really only a must if you plan on competing in powerlifting as skill learning is key in squat strength development. . Allowing choice (autoregulation) in your program benefits muscle growth if each muscle group is still...

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by Christian Duque The whole point of working out is get a pump and see some real growth. For many, how hard you train will determine how much muscle you gain. For example, there’s a myth those on the east coast train much harder than those on the west coast. Others believe that hard music has...

For any given lifter at any given time, some exercises are better than others. By "better" I mean a more optimal benefit/drawback ratio. What makes an exercise "better?" Lots of things: . • Exercises you can perform safely and effectively are better. If bench presses hurt your shoulders and you...