Unilateral training (lifting with only one arm or one leg) is important. The problem is, we have some coaches who say it's a waste of time while others limit their unilateral training to just the lower body. The former group is just plain wrong and the latter group is shortchanging their athletes. How often have you been doing a squat
Doing squats is about more than building muscle and strengthening your legs. It’s the secret to strong abs. Doing squats is not just about building muscle and strengthening your legs. It’s also about giving your abs the extra kick and improving core strength and definition. In this article we want to explain the important role squats play in core conditioning
Scrap low reps and shock your biceps and triceps into max growth with this 100-curl challenge. Everyone has their own reasons for wanting strong, defined arms. After following this 100 curl arm plan, not only will your arms look good, you'll also be stronger. Don't worry if you've never lifted a dumbbell in your life. This arm challenge was designed with
Complexes are an effective way to train, since they boast all the benefits of traditional strength training with the added perks of cardiovascular conditioning and fat loss. Because you flow the movements by using the same weight throughout each one, complexes boost muscular endurance, which means you’re training muscles to repeatedly exert force against resistance. Complexes are great for everyone
Many arm exercises look simple, but looks can be deceiving. Sure, it seems like you just pick up a dumbbell and curl the damned thing, or do the same with a barbell or cables. In reality, however, arm training is a bit more technical than that—if you want to get the most out of your time in the gym, that
Could this be the recipe for deflating the muffin top? It's important to note that the exercises you choose and the effort you put into them really matter. Instead of treadmill-trotting and sit-ups, I recommend high-intensity workouts. If winter weather has turned your six-pack into a muffin top, now's the time to start shedding that bulge for spring. This workout
Looking to get fit fast? This 15-minute workout is the ultimate upper body session plan – it’s time to stop Googling what happens and start doing it. Feeling nervous? That's normal. The hardest part is often ignoring negative self-talk that HIIT is only for the fit. It’s not! Here’s proof that while every woman is starting from her own unique
If you want to build an awesome pair of legs, this dumbbell leg workout will put you well in the right direction! Legs are often neglected in the gym because of the effort you’ve got to put into training them. Leg growth doesn’t just happen using weights machines – which is great if they’re always being used. Grab a pair of
Strength training is key to sculpting gorgeous, lean muscles and majorly boosting your metabolism for long-lasting results. We know weights can be a little intimidating, but we’re here to show you that amazing results don’t require a ton of equipment or a weight room — all you need is a pair of dumbbells. Today, we’re sharing five dumbbell moves you
We have a warning for you before you embark on this workout. It’s, er, a bit challenging. The good news, though, is that the reason it’s so hard is also the reason it’s so effective. Instead of using a sequence of exercises that target different muscle groups, this workout involves doing pairs of exercises that target the same muscle group.
