Barbell Z-Press Exercise Form

Barbell Z-Press Exercise Form Guide with Video & Pictures

Quick Navigation Instructions with Pictures1. Starting Position2. Concentric Movement3. Midpoint4. Eccentric Movement5. RepeatCommon Barbell Z-Press Errors to AvoidBarbell Z-Press TipsIs the Barbell Z-Press Right for You? Exercise NameBarbell Z-PressAlso CalledBig Z Press, Zydrunas Press, Savickas PressPrimary MusclesAnterior DeltoidSecondary MusclesLateral Deltoid, Posterior Deltoid, Abs, Rhomboids, Triceps, Serratus Anterior, Lower Traps, Middle TrapsFunctionStrengthMechanicsCompoundForcePushRequired EquipmentBarbell, Power rack (or … Read more

Romanian Deadlift Exercise Form

Romanian Deadlift Exercise Form Guide with Video & Pictures

Quick Navigation Instructions with Pictures1. Starting Position2. Eccentric Movement3. Midpoint4. Concentric Movement5. RepeatCommon Romanian Deadlift Errors to AvoidRomanian Deadlift TipsIs the Romanian Deadlift Right for You? Exercise NameRomanian DeadliftAlso CalledRDL, Top Down Deadlift, Dimel DeadliftPrimary MusclesGlutes, Hamstrings, QL, Erector Spinae, Upper Traps, Middle TrapsSecondary MusclesForearms, AbsFunctionStrengthMechanicsCompoundForcePullRequired EquipmentBarbellOptional EquipmentPower Rack, Lifting Straps, ChalkExperienceBeginner-Intermediate (requires mastery of … Read more

How to Do Rack Pulls with Proper Form

Rack Pull Exercise Form Guide with Video & Pictures

___TVE_SHORTCODE_RAW____TVE_SHORTCODE_RAW___ Quick Navigation Instructions with Pictures1. Starting Position2. Concentric Repetition3. Midpoint4. Eccentric Repetition5. RepeatCommon Rack Pull Errors to AvoidRack Pull TipsIs the Rack Pull Right for You Exercise Name Name Rack Pull Also Called Pin Deadlifts, Deadlifts from the Rack Muscles Worked Primary Spinal Erectors, Glutes Secondary Back, Calves, Forearms, Hamstrings, Quadriceps Classification Function Strength … Read more

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Power Shrug Exercise Form Guide with Video & Pictures

___TVE_SHORTCODE_RAW____TVE_SHORTCODE_RAW___ Quick Navigation Instructions with Pictures1. Starting Position2. Concentric Movement3. Midpoint4. Eccentric Repetition5. RepeatCommon Power Shrug MistakesPower Shrug TipsIs the Power Shrug Right for You? Exercise Name Name Power Shrug Also Called Rack Shrug, Shrug from Pins Muscles Worked Primary Upper Traps/Middle Traps Secondary Glutes, Hamstrings, Abs, Erector Spinae, Rhomboids, Scapular Elevators Classification Function Strength, … Read more

How to Do Yates Rows with Proper Form

Yates Row Exercise Form Guide with Video & Pictures

___TVE_SHORTCODE_RAW____TVE_SHORTCODE_RAW___ Quick Navigation Instructions with Pictures1. Starting Position2. Concentric Movement3. Midpoint4. Eccentric Repetition5. RepeatCommon Yates Row MistakesYates Row TipsIs This Exercise Right for You? Exercise Name Name Yates Row Also Called Reverse Grip Bent Over Row, Supinated Bent Over Row Muscles Worked Primary Mid Traps/Rhomboids, Lats Secondary Erector Spinae, Rear Deltoids, Biceps Classification Function Strength, … Read more

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10 Tips for Improving Leg Drive on Bench Press

The bench press may seem simple at first glance. But nothing could be further from the truth. There’s a bunch of different things to think about when benching, including but not limited to: shoulder blades together and down, upper back arched, elbows in, lats activated (when bar is near bottom of range of motion), breathe using the valsalva maneuver, butt on the bench, and leg drive. It’s that last point in the list above that I want to focus on today: leg drive.

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Grip Strength Training Exercises for Building Crush, Pinch & Support Grip Strength

Grip strength training is essential for developing powerful hands, strong forearms and a devastatingly intense vice-like grip that can instantly transform diamonds into dust. In this guide, I’ll discuss the benefits of grip strength training and provide several highly effective exercises for building up your pinch, crush and support grip strength. The hands are your … Read more

Why Are Compound Exercises Better Than Isolation Exercises for Beginners? – Weight Lifting Q&A

Question: Why are compound exercises better than isolation exercises? I ask, because you often say beginners should rarely do isolation movements, if at all. I want to do preacher curls and triceps pushdowns to build bigger arms. – Tim (Kansas) Answer: Hey Tim, thanks for the question. As a beginner, your time can be spent … Read more

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The Best Exercises for Cutting Fat Fast

Discover the best exercises for cutting fat fast. The fat burning exercises and workouts on this page will help you cut fat and get a ripped physique. So, what are the best exercises for cutting fat? To give you the best answer to this question, I must address two essential items: Quality vs. Speed. The … Read more