The Best Low Chest Workouts and Exercises for Pec Development
Building the chest muscles is a goal of many trainees. A developed chest looks great and contributes to upper body aesthetics, making the shoulders and arms appear more prominent. In
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10 Compound and 4 Isolation Back Exercises for an Impressive V-Taper
The area collectively known as ‘the back’ consists of several large and small muscles with varying functions related to arm movement, posture, torso rotation, and more. Among the many muscles
8 Isolation and 9 Compound Shoulder Exercises
The shoulders, commonly known as deltoids, are the muscles that surround the shoulder joint and produce a wide range of arm motions (1). Despite their small size, the deltoids consist
7 Isolation and 7 Compound Tricep Exercises For Big Arms
The tricep, also known as the triceps brachii, is a three-headed muscle that makes up the rear of the upper arms. Its primary function is elbow extension (straightening of the
7 Isolation and 8 Compound Leg Exercises for a Strong Lower Body
The legs also referred to as the lower body, consist of four primary muscle groups: the glutes, quadriceps, hamstrings, and calves. We did a complete guide for the glutes, which
5 Isolation and 9 Glute Compound Exercises for a Head-Turning Behind
The gluteal muscles, also known as the glutes, are three muscles: the gluteus maximus, medius, and minimus. Together, these muscles make up the buttocks and play a crucial role in
8 Isolation and 7 Compound Bicep Exercises For Big Arms
The bicep is a two-headed muscle that makes up the front portion of the upper arms. Its primary functions are elbow flexion (bending of the arm) and wrist supination (rotating
8 Compound and 6 Isolation Chest Exercises for Strong Pecs
The chest, also known as the pectoralis major, is a large fan-shaped muscle that covers the front upper torso. It originates from the sternum, the clavicle, and several other points,
The Top 7 Isolation And 7 Compound Ab Exercises
The rectus abdominis, better known as the abs, is a thin muscle that runs from just below the ribcage to the pelvis. Its primary functions are to crunch the torso
Compound vs. Isolation Exercises: A Complete Guide
A popular way to classify resistance training exercises is based on their impact and what area of the body they train. There are two categories a movement can fall into:
Exercises
Front Lever Raise- How to Instructions and Progression into the Full Exercise
What is the Front Lever Raise? Aside from being one of the coolest exercises we could do, front lever raises are challenging and incredibly beneficial. Unlike the more popular front
Triceps Dip (Weighted)- The Benefits and How-to Instructions
Benefits of the Weighted Triceps Dip What’s the first exercise that comes to mind when thinking about tricep growth? The close-grip bench press? Or perhaps cable rope tricep extensions? While
One-Arm Push-Up – Learn the Benefits and Variations
How is the One-Arm Push-Up Beneficial Push-ups don’t get nearly as much love and respect as they deserve. Most people have done the exercise at some point, but few stick
Sternum Pull up (Gironda) – Learn the Mistake to Avoid and the Benefits
What is the Gironda Sternum Pull up? The Gironda sternum pull-up is a great bodyweight activity that strengthens your entire back. Like any other pull-up, the objective is to pull
Behind the Back Bicep Wrist Curl (Barbell) – Learn the Movement and Mistakes to Avoid
Benefits of the Behind the Back Bicep Wrist Curl with a Barbell Many people avoid direct forearm training. But working your forearms brings two significant benefits. First, you develop a
Chest-Supported Incline Row (dumbbell) – Alignment Tips and Mistakes to Avoid
The Benefits of doing Chest-Supported Incline Row with Dumbbells At first glance, the chest-supported incline row doesn’t seem like much: you’re using a pair of dumbbells to train your back.