The California press is a cross between a close-grip bench press and a lying triceps extension. It targets the triceps in a unique and highly effective way. I prefer to use a reverse-band setup for this exercise. The bands offload tension at the bottom of the movement, reducing stress on the triceps tendons. As you…
The glute pull-through is a highly effective exercise for developing the hip extensors—especially the glutes. While the traditional cable variation can lead to hyperextension of the spine and excessive arm involvement, starting with a resistance band helps eliminate those issues. It takes the arms out of the equation and places the focus squarely on the…
Thanks to contributions from Louie Simmons and Dave Tate, two coaches renowned for producing world-class strength athletes, the concept of accommodating resistance utilizing bands and chains has been popularized over the past two decades. Since an ascending strength curve exists on exercises like the squat and bench press, these tools accommodate strength by offering more…
Today, more training tools are available to personal trainers than ever before. How do you decide what equipment is best? It depends on the situation. Take resistance training, for example. As far as I’m concerned, free weights reign supreme. Whenever I’m asked about a particular machine, my response is always the same: Get yourself a…