There are several highly desirable benefits of the Bulgarian split squat that I’ll be discussing shortly. This is a powerful but simple movement that only requires a weight bench (or box) and a pair of dumbbells or a barbell. It is classified as a unilateral leg exercise, meaning that it trains each leg independently. It’s indispensable … Read more
Exercise Name Dumbbell Bulgarian Split Squat Also Called Rear Leg Elevated Split Squat Primary Muscles Quadriceps Secondary Muscles Calves, Glutes, Hamstrings, Hip Adductors Function Strength Mechanics Compound Force Push Required Equipment Dumbbells, Weight Bench Alternative Equipment Lifting Straps Experience Intermediate Rep Range 5-12 Tempo 2-0-1-0 Variations Split Squat Alternatives Lunge, Pistol, Single-Leg Leg Press, Step up Dumbbell Bulgarian Split … Read more
Exercise Name Dumbbell Pullover Also Called Straight Arm Dumbbell Pullover Primary Muscles Chest Secondary Muscles Back (Lats), Shoulders, Triceps Function Strength Mechanics Isolation Force Push Required Equipment Dumbbell, Weight Bench Experience Intermediate Rep Range 8-15 Tempo 2-1-1-0 Variations Barbell Pullover Alternatives Bench Press, Incline Bench Press, Dumbbell Fly, Cable Crossover, Chest Dip, Push Up Dumbbell Pullover Instructions Note: Pictures … Read more
Exercise Name Pull Up Primary Muscles Back (Lats) Secondary Muscles Biceps, Forearms, Triceps, Shoulders Function Strength Mechanics Compound Force Pull Required Equipment Bodyweight, Pull Up Bar Optional Equipment Chalk, Wrist Straps, Pull Up Belt + Added Weight Experience Beginner Rep Range 5-20 Tempo 2-1-1-0 Variations Chin Up, Wide Grip Pull Up, Assisted Pull Up, Weighted Pull Up, Kipping … Read more
Exercise Name Barbell Step Up (non-alternating) Primary Muscles Quadriceps Secondary Muscles Calves, Glutes, Hamstrings, Hip Adductors Function Strength Mechanics Compound Force Push Required Equipment Barbell, Plyo Box or Weight Bench, Power Rack Experience Intermediate Rep Range 5-15 Tempo 1-0-1-0 Variations Alternating Step Up, Dumbbell Step Up, Explosive Step Up, High Step Up Alternatives Bulgarian Split Squat, Split Squat, Lunge, Single-Leg Leg … Read more
Exercise Name Dumbbell Incline Bench Press Also Called Incline Dumbbell Press Primary Muscles Chest Secondary Muscles Shoulders, Triceps Function Strength Mechanics Compound Force Push Required Equipment Dumbbells, Adjustable Weight Bench Experience Beginner Rep Range 5-12 Tempo 2-1-1-0 Variations Dumbbell Bench Press, Barbell Incline Bench Press Alternatives Barbell Bench Press, Feet-Elevated Push Up, Low Cable Crossover Dumbbell … Read more
Exercise Name Dumbbell Shoulder Press Also Called Seated Dumbbell Press Primary Muscles Shoulders Secondary Muscles Chest, Triceps, Upper Back Function Strength Mechanics Compound Force Push Required Equipment Dumbbells, Upright or Adjustable Weight Bench Experience Beginner Rep Range 5-12 Tempo 2-1-1-0 Variations Dumbbell Unilateral Shoulder Press, Dumbbell Standing Shoulder Press, Barbell Seated Overhead Press Alternatives Overhead Press, Push Press … Read more
Exercise Name Leg Press Primary Muscles Quadriceps Secondary Muscles Glutes, Hamstrings Function Strength Mechanics Compound Force Push Required Equipment 45° Leg Press Sled Optional Equipment Knee Wraps Experience Beginner Rep Range 5-20 Tempo 2-0-1-0 Variations Unilateral Leg Press Alternatives Barbell Squat, Hack Squat Leg Press Instructions Note: Pictures coming soon! 1. Starting Position Plant butt firmly … Read more
Exercise Name Dumbbell Rear Deltoid Raise Also Called Dumbbell Rear Deltoid Raise, Dumbbell Rear Lateral Raise, Bent Over Lateral Raise Primary Muscles Shoulders (Rear Deltoid) Secondary Muscles Upper Back Function Strength Mechanics Isolation Force Pull Required Equipment Dumbbells Experience Beginner Rep Range 8-15 Tempo 2-1-1-0 Variations Seated Rear Deltoid Raise, Lying Rear Deltoid Raise Alternatives … Read more
Exercise Name Push Press Primary Muscles Shoulders Secondary Muscles Chest, Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps, Triceps, Upper Back Function Strength, Explosiveness Mechanics Compound Force Push Required Equipment Barbell, Power Rack Optional Equipment Knee Wraps, Wrist Wraps Experience Intermediate Rep Range 3-8 Tempo 1-0-X-0 Variations Power Clean and Push Press, Barbell Overhead Press Alternatives Clean and Jerk, Overhead Rack Lockout, Dumbbell Shoulder Press, Dumbbell One … Read more