Exercise
Offset-Grip Dumbbell Lateral Raise
An offset grip, sometimes referred to as an “off-center” grip, is often used during arm curls to increase activation of the short (medial) head of
April 1, 2015
Exercise
Exercise
A "Wrist-Friendly" Version of the Reverse Bench Press
The reverse bench press isn’t talked about often, and I must admit, I don’t prescribe it frequently either. But when done correctly, it can be
March 18, 2015
Exercise
Women’s Pull-Up Study: What Were They Thinking?
The article Why Women Can’t Do Pull-Ups in The New York Times Magazine raised many questions—most notably, what were the researchers from the University of
March 15, 2015
Exercise
Bent-Knee Wide-Grip Deficit Deadlift
Performing bent-knee deadlifts from a deficit with a wide grip forces you to pull from a deeper starting position, increasing knee flexion and overall range
March 10, 2015
Exercise
Limited-Range Dumbbell Pullover
The pectoralis minor is a thin, flat muscle that lies beneath the larger pectoralis major. It runs laterally and upward, originating from the sternal ends
March 4, 2015
Exercise
Low-Pulley Knee-In
The supine knee-in is an effective abdominal exercise when performed correctly. In most gyms, people hold a medicine ball or dumbbell between their feet for
February 25, 2015
Bodybuilding
The Joint-By-Joint Superset Routine
Here’s a superset routine that targets the entire body one joint at a time. It follows a split routine where the lower body is trained
February 23, 2015
Exercise
Dumbbell Side Step-Up
Start with a low step beside you and use only your bodyweight at first. As your strength and stability improve, you can progress to holding
February 18, 2015
Exercise
Accommodating Assistance on the Nordic Hamstring Curl
Back in the mid-1950s, Dr. Arthur Steindler introduced the concepts of open kinetic chain (OKC) and closed kinetic chain (CKC) movements. In simple terms, an
February 12, 2015
Exercise
Kiss The Baby For A Proper Push-Up
The push-up is one of the most poorly executed exercises. One major issue is core stability—many people resemble a dolphin “swimming” through their reps. The
February 9, 2015