Almost every male who goes to the gym is going to be concerned with building better biceps. It’s a muscle group that is coveted by many as it’s one of the more significant aesthetic muscles on the body. When you have larger biceps you may feel stronger, simply because they will make your arms look […]
Many people would like to get fit, build muscle strength and lose some weight but not everyone can afford to buy fitness equipment, whether an expensive exercise machine or more affordable fitness accessories like dumbbells. Those on a tight budget can make their own fitness accessories and this article shows how easy it is to […]
When you are creating a strength training program it is very important that you include effective strength training exercises. If you don’t then you are going to spend far more time in the gym than you have to and will receive fewer results from your training. Squats One of the most effective strength training exercises […]
With speed and explosiveness at a premium on the volleyball court, strength gains earned during summer weight workouts and the sports quickness developed during agility training need to be maintained and even built upon. Volleyball training needs to be sport specific, and requires that athletes keep working all season long. Find Time for Strength Training, […]
Your body’s core — the area around your trunk and pelvis — is where your center of gravity is located. When you have good core stability, the muscles in your pelvis, lower back, hips and abdomen work in harmony. They provide support to your spine for just about any activity. A weak core can make […]
An old saying is, “Be humble or be humbled.” What does this have to do with building bigger biceps? Well, too many people let their ego get in the way of progress. The weight room is the last place to have a giant ego. If you want to build size to the biceps, here is […]
No matter what anyone says, no one wants a “spare tire,” beer-belly, gut, paunch, potbelly or a “muffin top” above the waistband. Everyone wants a flat stomach. People want a “six-pack” or “washboard” abs. A flat stomach is easy on the eyes, but not so easy to accomplish. What muscles are in the six-pack? The […]
“What is the best machine for me?” “What is the best machine for this or that body part?” With the exception of a few specialized pieces of functional equipment, machines in your gym or home are designed to fit the mass population. So we go to exercise and are forced to contort ourselves into a […]
Many people are after a flat, sexy midsection but what most people don’t know is that resistance training or ab exercises alone, will not get rid of any surrounding belly fat. The only way that the abdominal muscles will begin to pop through the skin is if cardio activity is performed to get rid of […]