5 training tweaks to put extra emphasis on your front thighs Depending on your personal view of pain, leg day is either a necessary day that just plain sucks or relished because, well, it hurts. What isn’t up for debate is the idea that leg day has to follow a[…]
Fear not, ladies! Women’s hormones and physiology such as size and shape determine our strength and muscular development. You’re not a professional bodybuilder. You don’t have to worry about looking like one! To enhance your physique and create that athletic shape many women crave, you need to build your back,[…]
As much as we like to squish, flick, complain about and pull on our flab, it’s fair to say we would be better off without it. But like any relationship, flab needs attention and work to make you healthy and happy, and losing it is all about adjusting your lifestyle.[…]
Losing weight doesn’t always have to be about deprivation and denial. Successful, sustainable weight loss is far more attainable when you focus on the quality of food rather than the quantity. Eat wholesome, nutritious, (and even calorie-filled) foods and you’ll be far more satisfied and content on less. Many of the[…]
This article has 8 amazing exercises that are unlike your traditional core exercises! Crunches are great for sculpting your upper abdominals and oblique’s. But they barely touch those pesky lower abs, making toning quite a challenge. Always remember when training abs that pace is the last thing to be concerned[…]
Are you looking for a way to really chisel your upper abs? Cable crunches are a great upgrade, but only if you do them correctly! Doing crunches on a cable apparatus offers one huge advantage over doing them on the floor: The cable allows you to increase resistance, enabling you[…]
Don’t let sitting at work make your body stiff and sore! Use these quick and easy stretches to increase your range of motion, prevent injury, and help you feel more energized and focused. If you sit all day long in an office, you could be sacrificing your effectiveness in the[…]
The list you’re about to read is based on two factors: EMG tests, which measure electrical activity in the deltoids; and an exercise’s ability to accommodate load. For example, you may be able to do an overhead barbell press with 185 pounds, but use only 35-pound dumbbells on lateral raises.[…]
Have you ever wondered what the absolute best muscle-building movements for your chest are? We’ve done the work for you, and found the top 10 chest exercises for building muscle. This isn’t a list of the hardest chest exercises. It’s focused on the best-of-the-best mass builders, with a little bit[…]
The triceps may not have the same cultural cache as their cousins on the other side of the humerus, but in the strength world, they’re just as important! Whether you’re a bodybuilder or just someone looking to get stronger in your presses, it’s worth your time to add some size[…]