Your shoulder muscles – also known as the deltoid muscles – are an important part of your upper body shape and strength. When properly targeted, not only will they pop more and add bulk to your upper body, they’ll also help prevent injury and improve your ability to perform other exercises, as the shoulders are …
The squat is one of the cornerstones of weightlifting and exercise in general. The compound exercise will feature in most people’s workout programs to some degree and for good reason; it is one of the most effective lifts for improving muscle & fitness. The squat, to some, is the king of lifts as it recruits …
The traditional deadlift and the Romanian deadlift are two of a number of versions of this fundamental compound exercise. They are performed to improve overall power while also building muscle and strength through the back, glutes, and hamstrings. In this article, we compare conventional deadlifts with the Romanian deadlift, so you can decide which version …
While most people who train are used to performing squats as a staple exercise, most beginners start with regular stance widths. But depending on your muscular strength goals in your training routine, a different squat style may be just the thing you’re looking for to take your training to the next level. Narrow or close …
Over the past few years, a bizarre phenomenon has spread across the internet; pictures and videos of Asian people, or folks in Asian countries, performing daily tasks while in a deep squat. This might seem a bit of an odd thing to pay attention to, but many people – particularly those in Western countries – …
Your typical gym is likely to include a variety of different bars and the selection can be overwhelming at first, but if you’re looking to build bigger arms then the curl bar should be one of your priorities. Rather than a standard straight barbell, a curl bar (also known as an E-Z bar) is in …
When it comes to getting an awesome pec pumping workout, cables are the way to go. They allow you to hammer your chest from every conceivable angle and to apply constant tension from start to finish. With cables, you can also bring your hands to get her when pressing for a greater pec contraction. In …
We all want six-pack abs, yet few of us ever end up achieving them. A lot of that is to do with what we are putting into our mouths. But, the choice of exercise is another big factor. Repping out on the wrong exercises is not going to get you a strong, shredded set of …
The shoulders are the most visible muscles in your body. Whether you are wearing a t-shirt, a tank top, or a suit jacket, well-developed deltoids will set you apart as an athlete, giving you that much-coveted Upper Body V Shape. So, what’s the secret to great delt development? Cable exercises. When you train your shoulders …
The overhead press is a foundational compound free weight exercise that will get you bigger and stronger faster. To completely develop all three deltoid heads and promote complete upper body power, however, it’s a good idea to include a range of alternative exercises. In this article, we present 10 great overhead press alternatives. Muscles Worked …
