How many times have you been lifting and your grip starts to slips before your muscles fatigue? You don’t need to be an elite-level powerlifter to feel the frustration that comes from grip slip. The solution? Chalk. There are two basic types of chalk: powder chalk and liquid chalk. I’ll compare these different types of chalk below.
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
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
In this Titan X-3 Squat Stand and Half Rack review, I’ll discuss the pros and cons of all of the different Titan Fitness squat stands and half racks.
What’s the best power rack for you? Well, that depends on several factors which I’ll discuss later. But I can tell you that I’ve found the best power rack for me: It’s the Titan X-3 Flat Foot Power Rack. Well technically, I bought the short version of the X-3. But it is identical to the full height version of the X-3 in every way other than its height. In this article, I’ll give you a comprehensive Titan X-3 power rack review. I’ll tell you everything there is to know about this beast of rack: the features, the pros, the cons, why I chose it and more.
The Titan X-2 Power Rack is currently the latest in the ever-expanding line of Titan power racks. I think it’s actually pretty damn cool rack, and broadens the Titan power rack lineup, making it even more likely that any lifter can find a Titan rack that meets their needs and wants. In this Titan X-2 Power Rack review, I’ll tell you what’s unique about it and whether or not it’s the right choice for you.
If you’re trying to build a high quality home gym on a budget, then you’ll want the best adjustable dumbbells you can afford. Sure, a full set of fixed dumbbells would be nice. However, you can the same benefits of dumbbell training with a good adjustable dumbbell system, at a fraction of the cost and … Read more
___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
___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
___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