You may not be an acrobat, but you should probably know how to balance on one leg. After all, life — and most forms of exercise — doesn’t always happen on stable footing. Single-leg exercises like the ... Continue Reading
How to Do the Dumbbell Shoulder Press
Strong shoulders stand out. From the beach to the bodybuilding stage, we know how much of a difference it can make to train your shoulder muscles properly — and that’s without even mentioning the myriad of ... Continue Reading
How to Do the Sumo Goblet Squat — Benefits, Form, Variations, and More
A good leg day should, incontestably, include some form of squat. Most people, whether they do front squats or back squats, work with the barbell. Barbell squats are all well and good — they teach you one ... Continue Reading
How to Do the Kettlebell Goblet Squat for Perfect Posture (and Bigger Legs)
Are you struggling with keeping your chest up and heels down when you squat? Are you limited on equipment or space? Do you wonder if you’re even doing it right in the first place? These are normal thoughts ... Continue Reading
The Single-Leg Deadlift Is the Best Pulling Accessory You’re Not Doing
The single-leg deadlift is the dark horse of deadlift variations. Can you pull ultra-heavy weights with it, like you would during a rack pull? Not exactly. Is it easy to learn and perform, like the trap ... Continue Reading
How to Do a Picture-Perfect Overhead Squat for Olympic Lifting, CrossFit, and More
Do you ever wish you could perform one movement that challenged your upper and lower body at the same time? The overhead squat tests your mobility, stability, muscular strength, and resilience all at once. ... Continue Reading
How to Close-Grip Bench Press to Build Your Triceps and Push Serious Weight
If you told a powerlifter that they could push more weight by benching with a closer grip, they would probably tell you to get lost. They would, of course, be right. The close-grip bench press has an ... Continue Reading
The 9 Best Scapular Exercises to Improve Shoulder Strength and Health
When you’re training, your mind is usually occupied with muscles, muscles, and more muscles. And yes, you want your muscles to get bigger and stronger. But your muscles act on your bones and joints. And ... Continue Reading
How to Do the Steinborn Squat — Common Mistakes, Benefits, and More
The biggest lifting legends often have exercises named after them. Nineteenth-century lifter Henry “Milo” Steinborn, born in 1893, is no exception. One of the most influential strongmen and weightlifters ... Continue Reading
How to Increase Your Bench Press — Tips and Programs to Try
(Almost) everyone wants a big bench press. Whether you’re a powerlifter on the prowl for a huge total, a bodybuilder looking to beef up their pecs, or simply hit the gym to feel good and perform well in ... Continue Reading
The Key to Nailing Split Squat Form
The split squat in all of its glory is quite a beast. While some athletes may utilize them more than others, you’d be hard-pressed to find a program that doesn’t dabble in a split squat or two at some ... Continue Reading
The 8 Best Pre-Workout Supplement Alternatives to Improve Performance
Whether you’re looking to bust through an old plateau or start a new program off right, you’re ready to keep on crushing your workouts. Time for a little bit of pre-workout to fuel your body to perform its ... Continue Reading
How to Do the Reverse Biceps Curl for Absolutely Massive Arms
Want to build an impressive pair of arms? Great. Get a pair of dumbbells for dumbbell curls. Then, find a bar and bang out some chin-ups. Also, you should probably do several sets of wrist curls for your ... Continue Reading
The 9 Best Stretches for CrossFit Athletes to Maximize Performance
When you’re a CrossFitter, your workouts are all about improving the quality of your movements. Everything from the nutrition to the recovery habits of CrossFit athletes is dedicated to maximizing the ... Continue Reading
These Are the 12 Best Rhomboid Exercises for Your Upper Back
The rhomboids are a sneaky little pair of muscles nestled between your shoulder blades that play a role in upper back strength and scapular control. In reality, a more attractive reason to direct your ... Continue Reading
Crack the Code on New Leg Gains With the Hack Squat Machine
Fun fact — the hack squat machine wasn’t named for its rule-breaking potential in the weight room. While you can’t hack through the firewalls of physiology (you still need to eat well, recover properly, ... Continue Reading
These Are 8 of the Best Lower Ab Exercises Out There, Seriously
Everyone has their take on ab training. A powerlifter might say that all you need are heavy squats and pulls. Gymnasts work only with their body weight and are often shredded to the bone. And, for better ... Continue Reading
How to Do the Spider Curl for Bigger, Better Arms
In a way, Peter Parker kind of cheated. Not everyone can suffer a bug bite and wake up the next day with their goal physique — and superhuman senses. But, regardless, if you want to build arms that can ... Continue Reading
How to Do the Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift — Mistakes, Variations, and More
The Romanian deadlift is one of the most popular hip-dominant exercises for targeting the glutes and hamstrings, with some activation on the back extensors as well to help you develop and maintain good ... Continue Reading
How to Do the Diamond Push-Up for Bigger Triceps and a Stronger Lockout
The diamond push-up is a very popular variation — and not just because its name suggests riches in gains. It may be a basic calisthenics exercise on the surface, but chip away at it and you’ll see that ... Continue Reading
How to Do Lunges: Proper Form & Variations
The lunge — arguably one of the best leg exercises you can do in the gym — builds leg muscle, strength, and coordination. Few movements are as adaptable and easy to program or perform. There are many ... Continue Reading
The Best CrossFit Warm-Up to Help You Crush Your Next WOD
CrossFit isn’t easy. The goal is to push yourself harder than you previously thought you could. You’ll be putting your body (and mind) through the gamut of heavy barbell training, intense bodyweight ... Continue Reading
The Best Cable Leg Workouts to Build Lower Body Muscle and Strength
There's a reason why cable machines are always being used in your gym. Much like weight benches on international chest day (otherwise known as Monday), cable machines are immensely popular tools for ... Continue Reading
The 12 Best Leg Exercises for CrossFitters for Strong, Powerful Legs
For many athletes, being a CrossFitter is about group fitness. It means showing up at your box, having the WOD (workout of the day) explained to you by a coach, and getting after it with your fellow gym ... Continue Reading