Repeating the same routine for months is a mistake many people do. People hit the gyms without ever considering what they desire to achieve with their workouts. Strength training adaptations are different according to which manner muscles are challenged. Read further to learn more about how to strength train to maximize your muscle strength goals. […]
One often forgotten about muscle when it comes to strength training is your hip adductor muscles. While these are not quite as important as training your quadriceps or hamstring muscles, they definitely do play a role in overall leg strength and keeping them strong will help you lift heavier amounts of weight on your more […]
Many people seek flat abs and ways to chisel the midsection. Proper nutrition is key in attaining toned abs. No matter how defined a person’s abdominal muscles are, six pack abs will remain elusive without the shedding of fat. In order reduce body fat to reveal defined abs, follow a balanced program involving solid nutrition, […]
Appropriately, the word “explosive” is often used to describe plyometric movements, as they are fast and powerful exercises that use maximal effort. A sports physicist will talk of concentric and eccentric contractions and elastic energy but the simplest way to describe the benefits of plyometric exercises is to say that they increase the speed and […]
Whether your goal is a butt that’s higher, firmer, rounder, or all of the above, you need a workout that targets all of the muscle groups in your posterior region. The good news is that you’ve come to the right place. The following exercises can be performed all in one workout (just make sure to […]
Any exercise that involves weights tends to also work the abdominal section, whether it’s directly or indirectly. Squats and deadlifts are excellent exercises that work a large variety of muscle groups in the body and the only piece of equipment needed is either a barbell or a set of dumbbells. If one is interested in […]
As the “Weight Loss Weight Training” article pointed out, a weight loss workout should not be full of calf raises, leg extensions and wrist curls with two minutes in-between sets. To burn the most calories, a true weight loss workout will contain multi-joint exercises. This workout will take an exerciser through seven days a week, […]
Vertical jump training has become excessively intricate. Athletes are resorting to radical weight training techniques, jumping strength shoes, power jumpers, and all manners of plyometric training equipment to make gains. While these methods and devices are important in training for a more powerful vertical, too many athletes are opting for expensive toys before taking advantage […]
Among the largest and certainly the most powerful muscles of the body, the gluteal muscles are essential to athletes and average Joes alike. Strong glutes help athletes propel themselves forward, make sharp cuts from side to side, lift bigger weights, and prevent common overuse injuries. Possibly their most important function, the glutes support the lower […]