The deadlift is fundamental compound movement to conquer in the gym. We like to consider the deadlift as a right of passage because it entails a movement pattern that should be accomplished by
This is NOT an article trashing the barbell hip thrust. Bret Contreras, PhD, CSCS aka “The Glute Guy” popularized the hip thrust exercise and invented a piece of equipment to implement it. Ever
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The front foot elevated zercher split squat is an exercise that is not incredibly wide known and used yet, but we have a hunch that will soon change. This exercise is absolutely fantastic
Physical therapist John Pallof showed Eric Cressey and Tony Gentilcore the “belly press” back in the fall of 2006 when they were getting the now-famous training center, Cressey Performance, off the ground. It
Few exercises compare to the hip thrust when you’re on the mission of building strong and powerful glutes. Over the last few years, the hip thrust has continued to grow in popularity due
The renegade row is a great dynamic exercise that holds multiple benefits for every level fitness enthusiast. Whether you’re a beginner or a weathered gym rat, there’s more than likely a renegade row
The inverted row, an unsung hero for back training? When it comes to building a strong back, the inverted row is arguably one of the best exercises lifters can do. This dynamic back
The overhead press with a barbell is a foundational compound movement that comes with a ton of benefits. Besides being fantastic for building a strong upper body and shoulders, the overhead press is
Building a stronger bench is often at the top of every powerlifting and strength athlete. When looking at isolating weaknesses in the bench press, lifters can break down the individual angles and muscle
