The Sicilian Crunch put me on the map many moons ago—consider this its reverse. It’s a negative-accentuated glute-ham raise that emphasizes the knee flexion component of the movement. If your gym has this machine, give it a try: Expect your hamstrings to be sore for a few days.
Here are some interesting moves from this morning’s workout: 1. Incline Telle Forward Dumbbell Raise This is a unique movement I picked up from Jerry Telle’s Beyond 2001 training manual. It’s excellent for targeting the anterior deltoids, medial deltoids, and serratus anterior. Be careful not to go too heavy—this one is all about control and…
The front plank is a popular exercise to promote core stability. Sure, it has its benefits—and yes, there are ways to make it more difficult—but let’s be honest: holding any static position for more than ten seconds is boring! That’s why most guys in the gym skip them altogether. Instead of holding a front plank…
A great antagonist movement for abdominal exercises like Ab 45s and the Reclining Field Goal is the Superman Back Extension. It’s best performed on a back hyperextension bench or a glute-ham raise (GHR) machine. To do it, extend your arms fully overhead and keep them in line with your torso throughout the set. Raise your…