Our back is supported by groups of muscles, which support our posture and ensure stability and balance of the body. Below you can see all the major back muscle groups and there functionality. The major Muscles of The Back Latissimus Dorsi Trapezius Erector Spinae Rhomboid Teres Major The muscles of the back are broadly divided … Read more
If there is one thing I hear more than most in the gym it is how can I strengthen my lower abs. Whilst the abs are one muscle group there are certain exercise that really target the lower portion of the abs. These are the five exercise we are going covering in this article:Reverse crunchHanging knee riseCross … Read more
What are the best ways to get those hamstrings loose? If you are anything like me, tight hamstrings can really limit your ability to do some of the things you love. These multiple stretches will give you the best results. There is the hurdler stretch, standing stretch, calf stretch, lying stretch, and an assisted stretch … Read more
Ever looked at someone do the splits and wondered wow, look at how amazing that looks, their legs are flattened like spaghetti! Trust me there are many benefits to have your legs as nimble as a spaghetti string for both guys and for girls. In this article, I am going to show you step by … Read more
If you are getting tired of doing the same old leg curls for you hamstring, the good news is that you can still tone the hamstring, the glutes, and the entire leg by engaging in alternative exercises. These leg curl alternatives can be done at the gym or even at home in some cases. It’s great … Read more
Whether done running on the spot or over a distance, high knee exercises are often underrated in their ability to improve health, ensure an adequate cardiovascular workout, and improve your speed, strength and flexibility more easily than any other exercise. Performing high knee exercises or high kicks as some like to call them will greatly influence your … Read more
We are in the midst of an epidemic. This condition is rampant in every weight room, fitness center, night club, Ed Hardy t-shirt distributor, and Nickelback concert. This enabling condition is called:Imaginary Lat Syndrome or “ILS.”Symptoms include tapered shirts that are two sizes too small, constant bilateral funny bone trauma from banging both elbows on … Read more
The deadlift is one of the gym exercises that engage the entire body – some muscles are directly targeted, others serve as support system, but all of them work hard. It is probably the complexity and the efficiency of the exercise that has earned the deadlift its nickname, the King, but there is one more … Read more
If you are looking for an isolation strength exercise to work the upper part of your back, you have found it: bent over shrugs are known to be among the most effective exercises for the upper body and they are also exercises that require very little space and gear, therefore they are perfect for your … Read more
Bicep curls and hammer curls are both among the most effective exercises to train the upper arm. Both types of curls being nowadays considered to be staples in professional workout plans just as much as in the training plans used by amateurs who mean business and want to see results, you should include bicep curls … Read more