It is very important to understand how important form is in performing these exercises. The picture above will help you understand the muscle anatomy of these exercises. The chin up or also known as the underhand grip pull up doesn’t just work your lats, the biceps are also involved. If you are a beginner who can't do an overhand grip pull
While many lifters want an impressive back, it seems that most are relying on only one or two popular exercises for this achievement. Only a few are ready to put in the work required to build a powerful V taper. The lat pull down is a highly effective exercise that primarily targets the latissiums dorsi, this is the large fan shaped muscle that makes up
If your aim is to lose weight and improve your definition, then listed below are 8 exercises to incorporate alongside your diet that will help to achieve your goal. The exercises you choose to do will greatly affect the outcome and define the areas you are targeting. For best results you don’t have to perform lengthy sessions of cardio or spend hours
Exercise Instructions 1. Grasp an overhead bar using an overhand grip (palms down) at least one foot wider than your shoulders on each side. Keep your back straight and legs slightly bent at the bottom position. 2. Pull your body upward in a vertical line, keeping your elbows back. Gently pull upwards to either your chin or neck area making
Exercise Instructions 1. This exercise can be done while on a block or bench. Grab a barbell with your hands placed about 24" (60cm) apart and remove the bar from the racks. 2. Place your feet at shoulder width and keep them flat on the ground. 3. Slowly bend forward at the hips keeping your back flat. 4. Slightly bend
Your lifestyle regardless of what you choose, you have probably heard how important it is to stretch. This is extremely truthful as stretching increases the blood flow in your muscles and helps your joints to exploit their full range of motion. It also improves your posture and enhances your athletic performance making sure you reduce risk of pain and injury. Knowing the importance of stretching is not sufficient when practising yoga or
