The Kettlebell Sumo Deadlift is a Compound (multiple joint movements required to do the lift) Functional Pulling exercise.
Since this is a functional movement that strengthens your posterior chain, improving on this lift will make many everyday activities easier for you to complete.
This article will cover how to perform the Kettlebell Sumo Deadlift with video, image and a written step by step description explaining how you carry out the movement.
Its difficulty level, the equipment that you will need, and the different muscle groups that get worked when you do it.
The different benefits you get when it gets added to your training routine, and some training tips to make sure you get the most out of doing this exercise.
The Cross Body Hammer Curl is a POulling Isolation Strength training exercise.
You should have several months training and a solid foundation of muscle from compound movements before adding this exercise into your training routine.
If you have just started lifting you should focus on heavy compound movements like Deadlifts, and Rows before you add this lift to your routine.
In this article, we will cover how you the perform the Cross Body Hammer Curl with video, image and a written step by step description.
Its difficulty level, optional and required equipment, and the different muscles that get worked.
The various benefits that you get when it gets added into your training routine, and some different training tips to ensure you are getting the most out of this exercise when you are performing it.
Today we are going to cover a calisthenic(body weight), and plyometric(jump training) exercise.
For you to get the most out of this lift, it is best to use it in a high-intensity interval training routine. Using this exercise will help you to sculpt your legs and posterior in a minimum amount of time.
This article will cover how to perform Sumo Squat Jumps with video, image and a written step by step description explaining how to move your body to do the movement.
The difficulty level, optional and required equipment that you will need, and the different muscles that get worked.
The Benefits will get when you add it to your training routine, and some training tips to make sure you get the most out of doing this exercise.
The Barbell Front Raise is an isolation exercise that places the primary focus on the front of your shoulders.
This lift works best for people who have already built a solid foundation of strength and size.
If you are just starting out with lifting, you should focus on using heavy compound movement for several months before adding this lift into your training routine. Until you have built your body a solid foundation this lift has little to offer compared to overhead compound movements like the Over Head Press.
If you have been lifting for awhile and feel your shoulders could use some additional development, then this is the perfect exercise to add to your routine.
There are multiple different topics we will cover on this exercise.
This article will cover how you perform Barbell Front Raises with video, image, and a written step by step description detailing each step required for you to do it.
The equipment you need to be able to perform it. The different muscles that it uses. Some of the benefits you get when including it into your training routine.
If you are looking to build size and definition to your legs, this old school barbell training method will get you there.
This lift is very well suited to progressive overload. All that you need to do is increase the amount of weight to continue to increase the difficulty when you are performing it.
The Barbell Hack Squat gets classified a lower body Strength Training exercise.
There are several different topics we will cover on this exercise.
This article will cover how you perform it with video, image, and a written step by step description detailing each step required for you to do it.
The equipment you need to be able to perform it. The different muscles that it uses. Some of the benefits you get when including it into your training routine.
The plank shoulder touch is also commonly referred to as plank shoulder taps.
Before adding this lift to your training routine, you should be able to perform the traditional plank for at least 30 seconds.
This lift is a full body Pilates and Calisthenics exercise. It will help you to strengthen your core and increase your shoulders strength and stability.
This article will cover how you do Plank Shoulder Touches with video, image and a written step by step description on how to perform it.
Its difficulty level, optional and required equipment, the different muscles that get worked.
If you have lower back or knee issues, you can use the V-Squat to continue training your legs while reducing your chance of further injury.
This lift is also an excellent way to fully exhaust your legs after you have completed your other barbell movements.
Unlike barbell squats, you do not have to worry about getting stuck under the weight or losing your balance. These safety features make it a useful way to bring your legs to full exhaustion while protecting your knees and lower back.
The V-Squat is a simple exercise making it perfect for beginners. It gets classified as a Strength Training Compound exercise.
This lift is very well suited to progressive overload. All that you need to do is increase the amount of weight to continue to increase the difficulty when you are performing it.
Use the Rocking plank to build a stronger core and shoulders.
Before using this lift, you should have a solid form on the traditional plank and be able to hold it for at least 20 seconds before using this harder variation.
This article will cover how you do the Rocking Plank with video, image and a written step by step description on how to do it.
Its difficulty level, optional and required equipment, the muscles that get worked.
The different benefits you get from doing it, and some training tips to make sure you get the most out of doing this exercise.
If you suffer from back pain and cannot keep your back in the neutral position, you should probably skip the Deficit Deadlift and stick to the traditional version just to be safe.
If you have a wingspan to height ratio of less than 1:1 it is unlikely that you will keep your back from rounding and again should probably skip this lift.
Some people believe this is a dangerous lift. However, I think strength coach Andrew Sacks defends it best.
This article will cover how to perform the Deadlift from a deficit with video, image and a written step by step description on how you do the movement.
Its difficulty level, optional and required equipment, and the different muscles that get worked.
The Benefits you get from adding it to your training routine, and some training tips to make sure you get the most out of doing this exercise.
Looking to strengthen your core and work on your cardiovascular system at the same time?
If so then the Bird Dog Plank is what you need to start adding into your training routine.
This stabalization exercises has been used heavly over the last decade since it was made popular by functional training experts Stuart McGill, Gray Cook and Mike Boyle. It is shown to help reinforce proper spinal alignment and core recruitment.
This article will cover how to perform the Rotating Plank with video, image and a written step by step description on how you do the movement.
Its difficulty level, optional and required equipment, and the different muscles that get worked.
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