Exercise Name Dumbbell Rear Delt Swing Also Called Meadows Rear Delt Swing, Partial Rear Delt Fly Primary Muscles Posterior Deltoid Secondary Muscles Lateral Deltoid, Middle Trapezius, Lower Trapezius Function Hypertrophy Mechanics Isolation Force Pull Required Equipment Dumbbell, Adjustable Bench (or T-Bar Row Machine with Chest Pad) Optional Equipment Lifting Straps (if using heavy dumbbells) Experience … Read more
This page will include an in-depth review of 7 of the best shorts for squatting. If you’re looking for a quick answer, I’ve summarized the key features of each pair of shorts in the table below. Be sure to read the whole article if you want additional information on each of the shorts. Plus, I’ll go into detail on each of the key features to look at to determine if a pair of shorts is good or bad for squatting.
Exercise Name One Arm DB Z-Press Also Called Single Arm Z-Press, Unilateral Z-Press Primary Muscles Anterior Deltoid, Lateral Deltoid Secondary Muscles Posterior Deltoid, Rhomboids, Triceps, Serratus Anterior, Lower Traps, Middle Traps Function Strength Mechanics Compound, Unilateral Force Push Required Equipment Dumbbell Optional Equipment Wrist Wraps, Lifting Belt, Chalk Experience Beginner Rep Range 6-15 Tempo 0-0-x-1 … Read more
Exercise Name Hammer Curl Also Called Neutral Grip Curls, Palms-In Curls Primary Muscles Biceps Secondary Muscles Brachioradialis, Brachialis Function Endurance, Hypertrophy Mechanics Single Joint Force Pull Required Equipment Dumbbells Optional Equipment Wrist Wraps, Chalk Experience Beginner Rep Range 10-20 Tempo 1-1-x-1 Variations Seated Hammer Curl, Single Arm Hammer Curl, Band Hammer Curl, Multi-grip Barbell Hammer … Read more
Exercise Name Chest Supported T-Bar Row Also Called Lying T-Bar Row, Incline T-Bar Row, Chest Supported Row, CSR, Bench Supported Row Primary Muscles Lats Secondary Muscles Rhomboids, Rear Deltoids, Middle Trapezius, Biceps, Lower Trapezius Function Strength, Hypertrophy, Endurance Mechanics Compound Force Pull Required Equipment T-Bar Row Machine with Chest Support Pad Optional Equipment Lifting Straps, … Read more
Did you know that you can instantly increase your deadlift by wearing the right shoes? No, you won’t add 100 lbs. to your max or anything, but an extra 10-15 lbs. is definitely possible. Just as importantly, you’ll be safer and will be able to train your technique more effectively over time. In this article, I’ll discuss the specific benefits of good deadlifting shoes and discuss in detail the different features you may want to seek out when choosing the right pair for you. Then, I’ll review 12+ of the best shoes for deadlifting, giving the pros and cons of each.
In this X-3 monolift review, I’ll discuss the how this monolift attachment works, its pros and cons, how it compares to full monolift racks as well as other monolift attachments. Read on to find out if the X-3 monolift attachment is a smart purchase for you.
Exercise Name Seated Cable Row Also Called Seated Row, Cable Row, Horizontal Row Primary Muscles Lats Secondary Muscles Rhomboids, Rear Deltoids, Biceps, Middle Trapezius, Upper Trapezius, Erector Spinae Function Strength, Hypertrophy, Endurance Mechanics Compound Force Pull Required Equipment Stack Loaded Cable Machine w/ Row Capability, Various Attachment Handles Optional Equipment Lifting Straps, Chalk Experience Beginner … Read more
Exercise Name T-Bar Row Also Called Grappler Row, V Bar Row, Corner Row, Landmine Row, Fixed End Barbell Row Primary Muscles Lats Secondary Muscles Rhomboids, Rear Deltoids, Biceps, Middle Trapezius, Upper Trapezius Function Strength, Hypertrophy Mechanics Compound Force Pull Required Equipment Barbell with V-Bar Handle Attachment, or T-Bar Row Machine Optional Equipment Landmine (used with barbell–this combo is second best to a t-bar … Read more
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.