Squats for Firm Glutes and Calves BodybuildingExercisesGym RatTraining MethodsWeight loss by admin - 18 August 20230 Q: Does changing your foot stance during squats make any difference in terms of which muscles you work? I want to target the outer part of my quads. Is this possible? A. Unfortunately, altering your foot stance when squatting won’t allow you to recruit different quadriceps muscles. The vastus lateralis (the quad
Better Muscle Tone with Burnout Sets BodybuildingExercisesFitness ModelsGym RatTraining MethodsWeight loss by admin - 2 August 20230 Q: Is it beneficial to do burnout sets at the end of a workout? A friend told me that they help to build muscle. A: If your goal is to increase muscular development then yes, performing a light “burnout” set at the end of a heavy training session may well have benefits.
THE ABCS OF LIFTING: ALWAYS BE IN CONTROL BodybuildingExercisesGym RatTraining Methods by admin - 19 July 20230 Q: How fast should I perform my repetitions? One trainer said it didn’t matter as long as I was using good form, while another told me I should be doing them very slowly. A: While both responses have some merit, neither answer is really correct. It is certainly essential to perform your
Thrash Your Chest With Frank ‘Wrath’ McGrath BodybuildingExercisesGym RatTraining Methods by admin - 1 June 20231 June 20230 After pushing himself to the limit for competitive glory, Frank McGrath launched his offseason with a chest workout as classic as the gym he performed it in. Get ready to feel like a bodybuilder. Anyone who has ever been onstage at the peak of leanness knows that the triumph of being
‘Bad’ Exercises: Are Upright Rows Dangerous? BodybuildingExercisesFitness ModelsGym RatTraining MethodsWeight loss by admin - 18 March 202318 March 20230 With few exceptions, there are no such things as “bad” exercises – only improperly performed exercises. Q: I was told by the trainer in my gym that I shouldn’t do upright rows. He said they are dangerous because they put excessive pressure on the shoulder joint. Any truth to this? A: None whatsoever.
Kettlebells vs. Free Weights: Which Is Better? BodybuildingExercisesTraining MethodsWeight loss by admin - 30 November 20220 Training with a kettlebell, a large iron ball connected to a handle, may seem like a relatively new way to exercise – but there is nothing new about kettlebells. 19th-century strongmen such as Arthur Saxon, Eugene Sandow, and Ivan Poddubny used kettlebells to build lean, powerful, lightning-fast physiques that allowed
ARM BLAST TO SCULPT YOUR BICEPS BodybuildingExercisesNutritionTraining MethodsWeight loss by admin - 22 August 20220 If you want to tone, strengthen and firm you upper arm and forearm, you still have some time before summer ends! The alternate dumbbell curl is a premier arm exercise because it activates all of the muscle fibers, including the important supination properties of the arm. The end result is
Top fitness tips for building strong abs BodybuildingExercisesTraining Methods by admin - 6 June 20226 June 20220 Try: Pre-workout muscle engagement When you’re pushed for time, you want to get the most bang for your buck. Pre-workout muscle engagement is a technique that aims to engage more muscles throughout your workout, which burns more calories and creates a stable base. How: Try adding the following core and glute activation
Babes full-body barbell workout BodybuildingExercisesFitness ModelsTraining MethodsWeight loss by admin - 30 January 202230 January 20220 Get stronger, fitter and feel more confident in the gym with this exclusive full-body workout by the Base Body Babes.”The barbell is our favourite piece of training equipment, as it can be used for such a great range of exercises. We like to say that ‘Load is King’ – the exercise that allows you to lift the heaviest loads will ultimately give you the best results, and the barbell allows you to do just that. Although there is no magical number, we love the eight rep range as it allows you to build strength while still keeping the heart rate elevated for optimal calorie burn,” says the ladies, Felicia Oreb and Diana Johnson.Here’s what you need to doA1 Barbell Back Squat A2 Barbell Military Press A3 Barbell Romanian Deadlift A4 Barbell Bent-Over Row A5 Barbell Split Squat A6 Barbell Glute Bridges Perform each exercise A1–A6 back to back, with no rest in between exercisesComplete 8 repetitions of each exercise Rest for 4 minutes after A6 Repeat 4–6 times NOTE: Choose weights that you believe you can complete all repetitions and sets with without failing, yet still keep the weight challenging enough to complete a great workout. Technique is most important when lifting heavy, so don’t compromise your form. Ensure you are completing all repetitions and sets with perfect technique before increasing the weight.Let’s do this!Words/Workout: Felicia Oreb and Diana JohnsonPhotography: Vanessa Natoli / @vanesSanatoliphotography
Are you putting off going to the gym? BodybuildingExercisesTraining Methods by admin - 16 January 202216 January 20220 Here are 5 ways you can find motivation to work out Sometimes, it’s tough to take the first step and sign up for a gym membership. Other times, it’s hard to get back to your routine after a break. We round up five ways to get back into the swing of things