Pull-ups are one of my favorite exercises. Today, I’ll share the exact program we use to help our Online Coaching clients lift themselves up.Here’s what we’ll cover:What are the benefits of doing pull-ups? W
If I was looking down at you from above, your arms and body should form an ARROW, not a T. WARNING:If you have been doing push-ups with your arms flared, doing them with proper form will be significantly more difficult! How to Do a Proper Push-Up (Correct Push-Up Form with Video)...
The neutral grip pull-up is a great way to increase your time under tension on the bicep muscle by holding the top position for 10-20 seconds. The neutral grip pull-up is a great alternative to the standard hammer curl for those who are training at home without any barbells. When perfo...
Squat Up.Break parallel then Squat back up. Keep your knees out and chest up. Lock your hips and knees at the top. Breathe. Squat five reps onStrongLifts 5×5and then rack the weight. Don’t try to Squat the bar straight into the uprights. You could miss them. Finish your set firs...
Sure, it’s a loaded question, but if traditional squats are so easy to do, why do so MANY people screw them up? How is such a simple range of motion so damn technical? I’ll tell you why: When it comes to proper form, the little things matter… A LOT!
The bench press is one of the most popular exercises you can do to increase upper body strength or build more muscle. Check out our bench press guide to get started.
The key to proper face pull form is control. If you simply load up a bunch of weight here and start explosively yanking the rope back using poor technique and a lot of momentum, not only are you going to greatly decrease the effectiveness of the exercise by involving your lower back, but...
Sumo Deadlift: Use this one if you struggle to properly set up for conventional deadlifts due to flexibility issues, or if you want to limit the amount of stress on your lower back. Deadlift Alternatives The three variations below can increase unilateral strength and hypertrophy and add variety...
From proper form to advanced variations, here’s everything you need to know about this basic bodyweight exercise.
perform at least 1 set of 10 to 15 reps increase gradually to 2 to 3 sets Born free As a personal trainer, I am often asked what machines I recommend most to someone trying to lose weight and gain strength. My answer is always: none. Whenever possible (it is always possible), choose...