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This versatile workout tool can be used for a lot more than just pulls. Al Gerard created the trap bar in the late 1980s as a simpler way to perform shrugs, which is how the trap bar earned its name. And who doesn't enjoy working out their upper back biceps and traps? A large set of traps is...

One of the biggest problems for bodybuilders (especially when they are heavy category) is sleep apnea, the airways can be obstructed for many reasons (including the neck muscles) and this can end up causing sleep apnea, today we are going to learn a little trick to self-diagnose it (it is not...

CORE STRENGTH . 📚 The core is not only the rectus abdominis and oblique muscles, but rather muscles that attach to the hip that aid in stability. These isometric variations do not change length during the contraction, but still produce force in the muscle. This can aid in more postural and...

QL VARIATIONS . The quadratus lumborum (QL) is a muscle that runs diagonally in your lower back from your vertebrae and last rib to your pelvis. It has various functions such as spinal side bending, pelvic lifting, spinal extension and anterior pelvic tilting. When it comes to low back pain...

This series demonstrates variations for one of the most popular exercises for the back, rowing. The exercises in this series primarily focus on the lats, rhomboids, and lower trap muscles. You want to avoid pulling the elbows too far back on these exercises. Instead focus more on scapular...

GLUTE VARIATIONS . 📚 Glute exercise are important for hip mobility and stability, such as at the top of a squat, deadlift or a single leg stiff leg deadlift you need to be able to drive with the glutes to maintain neutral spine. The main actions for this series are hip extension, which is...

💥HIP THRUST VARIATIONS . When performing hip thrusts we put the pelvis in a position known as posterior pelvic rotation. This is where the pelvis is tucked underneath us. This is why it’s important to maintain neutral spine, such as keeping the chin tucked as well as breathing out on the way up...

Feeling blue? People each have their own food of choice to eat when in a bad mood . These foods are collectively called “comfort foods” and include the classic Ben and Jerry’s Ice cream or the chocolate brownie. The foods are typically not healthy and have a high sugar and fat content. . “The...

The kettlebell provides a different grip variation and weight distribution compared to a dumbbell, creating a new stimulus. - • Set-up on bench keeping your body in a straight line, back tight, and head neutral (looking down). - • Start with a pronated grip (palm facing towards wall behind you)...