Exercise Guides

Reverse Grip Lat Pulldown Exercise Guide — How to, Muscles Worked,...

Using a reverse grip on lat pulldowns allows you to use heavier weights and place less stress on your shoulders.  The lat pulldown is a...

Seated Dumbbell Calf Raise Exercise Guide — How to, Muscles Worked,...

The seated dumbbell calf raise protects your knee joints.  The seated calf raise primarily targets the soleus muscle instead of the gastrocnemius in the calves....

Tall Snatch Exercise Guide — Form, Muscles Worked, & Alternatives

The tall snatch improves Olympic lifting prowess.  The snatch is a sophisticated weightlifting technique, embodying a pure, raw display of strength. It requires lifting a...

Standing Lat Pulldown: How to and Exercise Guide

The ultimate guide on how to perform the standing lat pulldown for bigger lats  A strong and muscular back plays a significant role in your...

Blackburns Exercise Guide — How to, Benefits, & Alternatives

The blackburn exercise helps you rehabilitate and prevent shoulder issues.  Various injuries and discomfort can impact the shoulder, a problem not spared for bodybuilders and...
standing cable crunch and Pallof press

Standing Cable Crunch Exercise Guide — Form, Muscles Worked, & Variations

Standing cable crunches intensity crunches to build core strength.  How has your ab routine been performing lately? For those looking to intensify their regimen, consider...
plank drag and plank shoulder tap

Plank Drag Exercise Guide — Form, Muscles Worked, & Variations

Plank drags engage other muscle groups to challenge your core and stability extensively.  The plank is a powerful isometric exercise for the abs (1), engaging...

Jerk Balance Exercise Guide — Form, Muscles Worked, & Variations

The jerk balance improves your Olympic lifting technique, balance, and pressing ability.  The jerk is the final element of the Olympic clean and jerk sequence,...
landmine rotations and russian twist

Landmine Rotations Exercise Guide — How to, Benefits, & Alternatives

Landmine rotations are a great functional fitness abdominal exercise.  Training your core and abs improves your flexibility, balance, and stability, which are crucial for overall...
modified v sit and knee tucks

Modified V Sit Exercise Guide — How to, Benefits, & Alternatives

V sits maximize lower ab contraction to help you build the coveted six-pack.  The V-sit is a potent workout targeting your core and trunk muscles....