The lower back is one of the most common places for injury or pain, in this article, we are going to provide you with 8 exercises to stretch out that discomfort. It's important to figure out what's causing pain, but in most situations, doing some gentle stretching can help relieve tightness and give your lower back some relief. Stretching exercises
The Front Squat, also known as a Barbell Front Squat, is simply a squat done with the barbell on your front shoulders instead of on your upper-back. The Front Squat involves the quadriceps, hamstrings, calves, lower back and glute muscles. The Front Squat is one of the most effective exercises for targeting the quadriceps and at the same time strengthening your entire
When performing workout splits, they have to be tailored to each individual. This is extremely beneficial as you can choose what works for you! Most training plans are generic and made to suit all. Your workout split is based on: Individual goal. Energy levels. Schedule. Capabilities. When choosing you split you should take into consideration the above. This is to
Instead of waiting for a bench to become free to perform your average bench press exercise, why not try these 6 exercises, that are more superior than the bench and also give you gratification of building your chest muscles. Don't completely leave out the bench press, but instead incorporate these moves to not only give your workout new character, but
Whatever your ab conditioning goal, there is a lot of information and misinformation about training this particular area. In this article we are acknowledging that realistically, it depends on you and your goals. Everyone is different and we have to remember, what works for some won't work for others. A lean and well-defined six-pack is as much a product of
It’s important to understand why the push-up, one of the simplest and well known basic exercises, is also one of the most important: The performance of body weight movements in relation to body weight is a key indicator of health. With these 4 exercises you will develop core strength, stability and the sought after defined physique. Not only does the
The shoulder joint is the most complex joint in the human body. It is tasked with giving you both the mobility to move your arm 360 degrees, as well as the stability that allows all the bones, muscles, tendons, and ligaments that make up the shoulder to work together. With all of the parts that make up the shoulder, it’s
It is well known that calf size is based on genetics, whilst this is true, it doesn't mean you can't add mass and define shape! We are going to correct some simple mistakes and help you achieve the calves you need. Very few muscle groups are as stubborn to develop as your calves, and a constant lack of progress might
We have all been lead to believe that performing specific exercises, using specific equipment, will guarantee carved abs! But it is now proven that multiple crunches and similar exercises will not give you this alone! To develop your midsection means creating a well-rounded routine which targets all abdominal muscles and maximising the effectiveness of every movement you make. Given that
We hear people in the gym discussing and asking the same question all the time, "Do I need to stretch?" In answer to this, yes, stretching is important. You should stretch before any form of physical activity and also after. It doesn't need to be long and it doesn't need to be boring! So why stretch? What's the purpose? By stretching
