When people think of abdominal exercise equipment, the popular as-seen-on-tv products like the Ab Roller or Ab Lounge probably come to mind. The truth is, these pieces of equipment aren’t needed in order to see results from ab exercises. Tennis Shoes Sneakers are a must have piece of equipment when doing any type of exercise. […]
There are many different methods available to those interested in strength training. Access to the internet has made it possible to see how some of the big names are training and what systems they are doing, whether it is Sheiko or Westside. Stephan Korte’s 3×3 system is perhaps not the best known, but is certainly […]
Keep the elbows in tight, upper arm locked in its position and lift the weight with the bicep. That has been the prescribed way of doing a curl. But increasingly, personal trainers and fitness buffs are learning the value of making more natural movements when working out. How Muscles Work The active muscle that moves […]
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 […]