In this article, we review 15 advanced strength training techniques to help you take your workouts to the next level. They go beyond standard training methods and allow you to do more, work harder, and improve your gains. Be aware that they called advanced for a good reason. While they can help boost your training … Read more
Your neck is the column of muscle and support structures that let you keep your head on straight. Many people only think about theirs when it’s stiff, and if you are like most lifters, neck day is right next to re-racking the weights: not happening. The thing is, this collection of more than 20 pairs … Read more
The transverse abdominis is a corset-like muscle that hugs your spine, flattens your belly, and keeps your body stable when life (or your heavy squats) tries to knock you off balance. It doesn’t care about looking good on the beach: its job is to hold you in, protect your spine, and stabilize your trunk. But … Read more
Everyone talks about lats, traps, and pecs, but rhomboids? They are two muscles in your upper back, hiding underneath your trapezius muscle. You can’t really see them, but you’d definitely miss them if they weren’t there. Visually, they contribute to your back density, and without them, your shoulders would collapse, and every arm movement would … Read more
The tibialis anterior might sound like a character from a Roman epic, but it’s actually an important muscle on the front of your lower leg, and you wouldn’t be able to walk normally across the room without it. Most people don’t pay the same attention to the tibialis as the biceps or shoulders, and unlike … Read more
Let’s talk lat pulldowns! It’s one of the most popular gym exercises and a classic for building a wider back. But when you’re standing in front of the lat pulldown machine, staring at the dozen different handles and attachments, which one should you pick? Wide grip for width? Underhand for a better squeeze? Neutral grip … Read more
If you think you need a gym membership or a garage full of barbells and rusty iron to build muscle and strength, think again. In this guide, we’ve rounded up 21 of the best dumbbell exercises to help you get the results you want, plus our best workouts for the entire body. Note: If you … Read more
Dumbbells Are Awesome I love dumbbells! Over almost 40 years of training, I’ve used every kind of gym equipment you’ve heard of (and some you haven’t), but I always come back to dumbbells. If you’re feeling a little lost in the gym, let me tell you a secret. Forget the complicated machines for a minute. … Read more
The forearm extensors are a group of muscles on the top of your forearm. If you hold your arm out with your palm facing down, these are the muscles you see on the upper side. Their job is to straighten (extend) your wrist, fingers, and thumb. They work together so you can do everything from … Read more
Your hip flexors are a group of muscles that lift your knees and help you bend at the waist. You use them every time you walk, run, climb stairs, kick a ball, or sit up from lying down. They are essential for athletic performance, basic movement, and keeping your pelvis and spine happy. But ignore … Read more