If you are looking to challenge your body with a difficult full body exercise Wall Walks are for you.
This article will cover how you perform the Wall Walk 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.
We will then cover some different training tips to help make sure you get the most out of this lift.
This lift is well suited for use in programs that use progressive overload. All that you need to do is use a weighted vest. When you can complete your desired reps for each set, increase the amount of weight on the vest next time you do the exercise.
The Atomic Push-Up is a Compound, Calisthenics training exercise.
It will help you to develop your pushing muscles, work your core and create a powerful metabolic response at the same time.
This article will cover how to perform the Atomic Push-Up 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.
If you are looking for an advanced exercise that will strengthen your whole body, then the Iron Cross Exercise is for you.
This lift is a Strength Training exercise commonly used in the weight room and on the gymnastics floor. This article will focus on the dumbbell version which gets regularly practiced in the weight room.
If you have just started lifting you should focus on heavy compound movements like the Shoulder Press, and Bench Press before you add this lift to your routine.
In this article, we will cover how you the perform the Iron Cross Exercise 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.
If you are looking to add some size and strength to your Quadriceps, then the Half Squat is just what you need.
You should add the Half Squat to your routine after you have completed the Full Squat. Half squats are more of an assistance exercise and should be used to add some additional strength to your Quads. It is not a replacement for performing full depth Squats.
This article will cover how to perform the Half Squat 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.
In this article, we will cover how you the perform the Kettlebell Figure 8 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.
Figure 8 works your posterior chain the same way as the kettlebell swing.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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