Many women struggle with parallel-bar dips, but that can change quickly with the right approach. Negative-only training is a powerful method to build the necessary strength and control to perform full reps. Learn how to do it here: Parallel-Bar Dips for Females – How to Get a Positive Outcome from a Negative Action
Resisting certain foods can be incredibly challenging, and once you give in to temptation, stopping after just one bite feels nearly impossible. Here’s why.
I have three days of feasting ahead of me, and it all starts tonight. You can bet my workout this morning is going to be a good one! Before I train, I’ll get my Rocky IV fix, and when the session begins, this will be the first song I listen to: The holidays are a…
Q: I’m confused about the best way to do cardio for fat loss. One book says to keep the intensity low (no more than 60% of max heart rate) and go for distance, while another says to use high intensity (80% or more) and go as long and hard as possible. Both arguments sound convincing….
Before you read on, watch this video: Now, you may be asking yourself—what’s the big deal? A few chin-ups, so what? Well, those few chin-ups were a big deal to me. That was the first set of supinated-grip chins I performed after my distal biceps surgery. Trust me, it’s been on my mind ever since….
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 a great triceps exercise. The biggest drawback? Comfort—or lack thereof. The movement isn’t exactly wrist-friendly, especially under heavy loads. However, there’s a simple way to make it work using a…
At least once a week, take a salt bath for 20–30 minutes—about an hour before bed. Make a complete restoration soup out of it by combining magnesium salts, sea salts, sodium bicarbonate, a few drops of calming essential oils, and a splash of apple cider vinegar. Experiment with different combinations to see which recipe works…
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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 OKC movement occurs when the terminal segment (the end of the limb) is free to move in space, while a CKC movement happens when the terminal segment is fixed against…
Many lifters struggle with an imbalance between the internal and external rotators of the shoulder. Most of the time, the internal rotators (pecs, lats, and anterior delts) are overactive and tight, while the external rotators (infraspinatus and teres minor) are weak and underdeveloped. The ShoulderHorn is a well-known tool for targeting the external rotators in…