Foam rolling is a popular myofascial release method among strength athletes and the general population to help reduce post-exercise muscle soreness and improve mobility. However, outside of just rolling your calves up and
The gluteus maximus — that is your butt for the uninitiated — is the largest muscle in the body. Even if filling out a pair of Wranglers isn’t at the top of your
Unless you’re genetically gifted, most people have a stubborn muscle group that refuses to grow — and there are legitimate reasons for that (which we’ll get into below). But you also don’t want
Your conditioning has to be on point to improve your performance in and out of the gym and get a better body. But what is conditioning exactly (other than a fitness buzzword)? We’ll
For the fitness-focused, the holidays can be a figurative minefield of dietary and training missteps. Between Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years’, there are ample opportunities to overindulge and skip training sessions. It’s a
When it comes to the back, the lats and upper back muscles get most of the attention — and deservedly so. They provide a tremendous amount of shape and support for your back.
Building a lean, muscular physique complete with peaked biceps and a ripped midsection isn’t as easy as those 1970s movie training montages make it seem — it takes a lot of time, steadfast
Obtaining a ripped six-pack requires a combination of hard training, a dialed-in diet, and, to some degree, good genetics. If someone is ripped, it almost always means that they’ve put in some sweat equity to
Even the best athletes can succumb to hamstring strains. Well, strains — defined by a muscle being stretched too far — can happen in any muscle. The hamstrings, however, are heavily involved in
Mobility is a relatively new fitness buzzword, but the concept of mobility is anything but new. Simply put, mobility is defined as your joint’s ability to move freely through a specific range of
