Functional fitness is exercise that supports your life. It includes movements such as walking, pushing, pulling, bending, squatting, lunging, and core.
If you have someresistance bandslying around, then put those to use. Don’t have any equipment? There are countlessbodyweight exercisesyou can do to work certain muscles. Let’s also say you’re someone who travels for work. Not every hotel gym is stacked withHammer Strengthmachines, and ...
I decided to seek the help of the same people who work with Daniel Woods and Alex Puccio, dedicate myself to their program, and see how far I could get. The goal: redpoint a 5.11 outside in two months. But first, we’d have to find my missing shoulder muscles. Read More: Learn ...
Drink up: Appropriate fluid levels keep the muscles and fascia, the connective tissue that encapsulates muscles, supple and in working order. “If you’re dehydrated, muscle fibers and fascia are not going to slide correctly. And that’s where cramps can set in,” says McCall, the master tr...
TRX rows are a form of horizontal pull-up that doesn’t require heavy equipment and allows you to adjust the angle of your body to increase, or decrease, the difficulty. Equipment needed: A suspension band Muscles targeted: Lats Rhomboids ...
Inverted rows, also known as incline pull-ups and body rows, are a lot like pull-ups and chin-ups, except you do them with your feet on the floor. They’re a good gateway exercise to full pull-ups and chin-ups, as they work the same muscles while getting you used to using your ...
Kettlebells are a perfect addition to your home gym. They are terrific for strength training. They differ from dumbbells due to the handle on top which allows you to swing them. They can be used for traditional squats, rows and presses and also for exercises more specific like the kettlebell...