
Cable and Leg Curl Tibialis Raise
Most lifters train their calves regularly, but the tibialis anterior, the major muscle on the front of the shin, is often neglected. This imbalance can
Most lifters train their calves regularly, but the tibialis anterior, the major muscle on the front of the shin, is often neglected. This imbalance can
The pectoralis major isn’t just responsible for flexing and adducting the humerus—it also plays a key role in medial rotation of the arm, like during
Struggling to get your calves to grow? This simple machine modification might do the trick. Performing calf raises on a rounded platform increases your range
Want to take wrist curls to the next level? Try performing them while seated on a platform. An adjustable step unit, like the Atlantis Leg
Standard sit-ups on the floor or a slant board are no challenge for most experienced lifters—but try doing them while hanging upside down, and you
You know the importance of varying your grip during chin-ups—to prevent stagnation, promote balanced strength and size development, and reduce the risk of recurring injuries.
Prescribing a rep number is not always beneficial in strength training. Take the wrist roller exercise, for example. I have people perform this on a
If your goal is to build “barn door” wide shoulders, try tube laterals where you overload the top range. Here’s an example of elastic resistance
This exercise is named after Jerry Telle, an exercise scientist out of Colorado. Think of the regular side-lying dumbbell external rotation, but instead of moving
We know that the supraspinatus plays a greater role during the first 15–30 degrees of humeral abduction (in simpler terms, the beginning of a lateral