Spread the love Overview Low back pain is one of the most common complaints that drive regular people and athletes to hospitals and private clinics. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), around 80% of all people experience low back pain for at least one time in their lives. By far, people […]
Spread the love Overview Before we go into the differences between front squats vs. back squats, let’s define the squat. The squat is a dynamic resistance training exercise that engages several muscles from the upper and lower body in a harmonious fashion. Training these muscles by doing squats can help you become more efficient as […]
Spread the love Overview The conventional dumbbell pullover is an upper body exercise that strengthens the muscles of the chest (pectoralis major), wing-shaped muscles in the back (latissimus dorsi), the core (abdomen), and upper arm (triceps) muscles. Depending on the movement and variation you choose to perform, the stress will get applied to a certain […]
Spread the love Overview The barbell bent-over row is a complex exercise that targets an array of muscle groups, including those in your upper and lower body. This exercise is commonly considered an accessory movement for the deadlift, but it carries a myriad of health benefits that we will discuss shortly. Due to the tension […]
Spread the loveMonster Walks Lateral Monster Walks are important for everyone to implement into their lower body day. This is hands down one of the most effective ways to target the underutilized gluteus medius. There are three muscles that make up the butt; gluteus maximus (glute max), gluteus medius (glute med), and gluteus minimus (glute min). […]
Spread the love SSB Good Morning SSB Good-morning is a compound movement that targets the entire posterior chain with an emphasis on the mid and lower back. The secondary muscle groups that are involved in this exercise are the glutes and hamstrings. What makes the safety squat bar different from a regular barbell good morning is […]
Spread the love Waiter’s Bow is a great progression when learning the proper way to hip hinge. What makes this exercise different from a regular good morning is the placement of the workload. Typically, the workload for a good morning is on the back of the shoulders. For this exercise, the weight will be held in […]
Spread the love Overview Deadlifts are vital components of every strength training routine, as they provide an array of benefits for your body. These exercises build core strength to help you become more efficient at motor patterns, trunk stabilization, and coordination. For this reason, deadlifts are extremely popular among athletes and regular people. In this […]
