Did you know? The bench press exercise activates a large number of muscle groups in the upper-half of your body. Such groups include your: Pecs. Deltoids. Biceps. Triceps. Hand muscles. Abdominals. Lats. For the goals of improved strength, increased muscle size, improved athletic function and improved general fitness, the bench press is the best exercise for the upper body. If
For those who are looking to increase lean muscle mass, you’ll obviously be really pushing yourself during your training sessions and you will have your diet on point. Whether you’re trying to strip away a little excess body fat, bulk up or simply add a little muscle, you will need to ensure that you are working hard in the gym and getting
Hamstring training is often forgotten when putting together our leg exercises, leaving many of us at risk for imbalance and injury. Here are 8 ways to build bigger, stronger hamstrings! Did you know when it comes to your physique, overlooking what you don't see in the mirror can have repercussions that affect more than just your symmetry and appearance. It's easy to
This article is about how to train your arms to make them big, strong and something that will you can be proud to show off. If you don't train the rest of your body as well as your arms, then you might not find as much success as you would if you train everything equally. Your body is a machine and you
The benefits of foam rolling are due to the mobility of the fascia. Fascia is a fibrous layer of connective tissue that surrounds all of the muscles in our body. Without proper mobility, fibres of the fascia become cross linked and they bind to muscles and nerves, inhibiting normal motion and causing pain. Stretching can be more beneficial if foam rolling is done prior
The deadlift is one of the main exercises that women shy away from, this is due to the fiction that women will become"bulky". This is far from the truth! Deadlifts gives you great glutes? It certainly can, but let's go further than that. Whether you're a woman who trains hard but sees no benefit or reasoning to deadlift, here's why you need to pick it
With all plank variations, the reverse plank is an excellent way to strengthen your core. It’s especially good for the muscles in your lower back, hamstrings, abs and your glutes. If you have lower back problems or feel pain/ discomfort, a properly performed reverse plank could ease the pain by strengthening the core muscles. However, if you’re not doing it right or feel
It's easy to get bored with a programme in which you get stronger with each and every workout. But it's understandable as they are very repetitive. The fact you do get sick of these workouts is a pretty good sign that you need to use high-intensity splits in short, strategic increments. As a little goes a long way. Your body makes
When you find an exercise routine that you like doing and are able to do may take a lot of time and dedication and you may think this routine will help you reach your target. But with the repetition of the same type of workout, your body will get used to the exercise routine and will consume less energy. If you
You may be working hard, but i guarantee you're not working to your full potential, or seeing the results that you desire. This is because your routine, or the repetitive exercises aren't really benefiting you. Strength training athletes are known for following a set routine each time they enter the weight room. Strength routines need to be repeated for a period of time in order
