It’s such a mad world these days that many people neglect to train their tibialis anterior (yes, the song playing in the video is Mad World—pun intended!). But this is one muscle you should give a “shin” about! The tibialis anterior rarely gets any direct attention, yet for muscle balance and lower-leg development, it should…
The general rule of thumb with step-ups is height before load: determine the appropriate step height first, then choose a load that allows you to perform the desired number of reps with good form. With the side step-up in particular, the maximum height is determined by how far forward you can move the working knee—or…
Frankie Valli’s Grease is a blast from the past—and a fitting song for the reverse hyper. Why? Because most people “blast” out of the bottom of the movement and launch the lever arm into orbit. Don’t do that! Control the movement. Maintain constant contact with the ankle pad throughout the entire range for optimal results….