Do not Overlook the Lower Chest Muscles
What are some exercises that come to mind when you hear about chest training? Like most people, you probably imagine activities like the bench and incline press, flyes, and maybe
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Ways to Avoid Injury During a Lower Chest Workout
Training-related injuries are not as common as people believe, but they still happen (1). An injury can vary in severity and occur because of many reasons. For example, a common
Proper Warm-up for a Lower Chest Workout
Preparing your body and mind by warming up is essential for any kind of workout. A good warm-up promotes blood flow, raises your core body temperature, improves your performance, and
Lower Chest Workout without a Bench
The lower chest muscle fibers move horizontally and up. To isolate the bottom portion of the chest, we have to pick movements where our arms move opposite the fiber orientation:
Resistance Band Lower Chest Workout
A dedicated lower chest workout might seem redundant. Your lower chest has to work during most pressing exercises, so why try to isolate it? Wouldn’t it make more sense to
Proper Recovery while on a 5×5 Workout Program
Good recovery is essential for making progress with the 5×5 workout program. You need to start each workout in a fresh and recovered state, so you can train effectively, push
Simple 5×5 Workout Program for Busy Professionals
The classic 5×5 workout program is great because you only train three times per week and do five movements. As a result, you can get stronger and build muscle at
10 Reasons for a Plateau with the 5×5 Workout Program
Plateaus are periods where we don’t see results despite putting in the effort. In the context of training, a plateau usually refers to the lack of strength and muscle gains,
5×5 Workout Program Warm-up Routine
A primary consideration before each workout should be warming up. A good warm-up raises core body temperature, improves your mood, and boosts your performance (1). The performance boost is that
Beginners 5×5 Workout – Alternative to the Five Exercises
The traditional 5×5 workout program has you do five barbell lifts: the squat, deadlift, bench press, overhead press, and bent-over row. You split the five movements into two workouts (A
Exercises
Kettlebell Goblet Squat – Step by Step instructions and Tips on Form
What is a Kettlebell Goblet Squat? Kettlebell goblet squats are a fantastic assistance exercise that strengthens your quadriceps, core, upper back, and shoulders. The objective is to grab a kettlebell,
Glute Kickback on Floor – The Benefits, Variations, and Mistakes to Avoid
The Benefit of the Glute Kickbacks on the Floor Our glutes don’t receive nearly as much attention as they should. Instead, we focus on seemingly more important muscles, such as
Chest Dip (Weighted) – The Benefits and Mistakes to Avoid
The Benefits of Weighted Dips Weighted dips are a challenging exercise that strengthens the chest, shoulders, triceps, serratus anterior, and entire core. Like bodyweight dips, you perform the movement by
Triceps Extension (barbell) – Expert Tips and Mistakes to Avoid
What are the benefits of doing barbell triceps extensions while standing or seated? The barbell triceps extension is an effective movement for building up the back of your upper arms.
Sumo Squat (barbell) – Tips on Proper Form, Varaitons and Modifications
Why is it called the sumo squat? The sumo squat is an effective but often overlooked variation that strengthens the lower body and works our inner thigh muscles. The exercise
Incline Push Ups – How to Instructions and Mistakes to Avoid
What is an Incline Push up? The incline push up is a variation where you do repetitions against an elevated object. Unlike traditional push ups, your body is more upright,