I have improvised them more and now use them with my clients with great muscle gains. Gym free training can be used to gain muscle at home, to maintain muscle and fitness during travelling or at times when you cannot visit the gym. In this article I will reveal everything I know about ...
The dumbbell pullover traditionally begins and ends when the dumbbell is above the chest. (1) However, most of the key muscles of the pullover are offloaded at this point in the range of motion, because the dumbbell is no longer creating demand for the shoulder extensors (i.e. lats, p...
The Importance of Deadlifts- When you do the deadlift, with the proper technique, it hits the back, the lats, the quads, the glutes, the arms and forearms, and even the abs. Dumbbells vs. Barbells - Which is Better?- Should you do presses with dumbbells or a barbell, which is more...
WHAT MAKES IT EFFECTIVE:The Renegade Row is an effective back exercise because it targets the lats, rhomboids, and traps while simultaneously engaging the core for stability, providing a comprehensive workout that enhances both strength and muscle definition in the upper body. RENEGADE ROW DUMBBELL ...
Finish the motion by lifting your chest and engaging your lats to stabilize the bar in front of your hips. Return the bar to the ground by reversing the motion, pushing your weight back into your hips and softening your knees, letting the bar travel in a controlled path back down to the...
Exhale as you reverse the motion and use your chest muscles to press the dumbbells back to start. Show Instructions 4. Dumbbell Pullover Thedumbbell pullovertargets the sternal portion of your chest and even requires a little work from your latissimus dorsi (aka lats) in your back. ...
However, with the dumbbell pullover, you only need tolower the weightas far down until you feel your lats and chest contract. If you have trouble finding this range, start by lowering the weight to the point that’s comfortable, hold it, and then come back up. During your next rep, ...
Try to train with free weights for the majority of your workout, such as dumbbells, barbells (long bars with weights added), or kettlebells, instead of using machines. Machines increase fitness, but workouts with free weights engage more muscles in each movement. ...
5. At the top of the movement, your arms should be long with a slight bend in your elbows. Pause at the top while maintaining distance between the dumbbells. 6. Slowly return to the start position by bending your elbows and pulling the dumbbells down with your lats to return to the ...
How to perform regular dumbbell deadlifts: Assume a squatting position with your feet placed shoulder-width apart. Lean forward without locking out your back. Make sure your chest touches your knees and your hamstrings are parallel to the floor. Grab a pair of dumbbells: one should be on the...