‘Bad’ Exercises: Are Upright Rows Dangerous? BodybuildingExercisesFitness ModelsGym RatTraining MethodsWeight loss by admin - 18th March 202318th 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.
Get a Stronger Core With Kettlebell Twists BodybuildingExercisesFitness ModelsGym RatTraining MethodsWeight loss by admin - 19th February 20230 The abdominal muscles are usually the weak link in anyone’s “core” development. While endless sets of crunches and leg raise will strengthen the anterior abdominal wall,1 these exercises provide a less direct activation pattern to the muscles living on the side of the waist (yes, the ones that seem to be
Shrink your waist and get a V-taper BodybuildingExercisesNutritionTraining MethodsWeight loss by admin - 7th February 20230 Q: How can I make my waist smaller? I feel thick around the middle. A: The first thing you need to do is assess whether your problem is related to excess body fat, or if it’s a function of your body type. If it’s a body fat issue, then you simply need
SHAPE YOUR THIGHS WITH WALKING LUNGES BodybuildingExercisesFitness ModelsTraining MethodsWeight loss by admin - 12th January 20230 Lunges to the front are an outstanding exercise if you are thinking about getting in some snow skiing (especially cross-country skiing) this winter. Lunges are also great if your primary goal is to get tight and toned hips and thighs. As an added benefit, lunges will tax and therefore improve
Are Behind-the-Neck Lat Pulldowns Dangerous? BodybuildingExercisesTraining MethodsWeight loss by admin - 11th December 20220 Q: Is there any harm to performing behind-the-neck lat pulldowns? A trainer in my gym told me they can be dangerous. A: The trainer was correct. As a general rule, you should avoid any exercise that requires pulling or pushing a weight behind the neck. The problem with these moves is that
Kettlebells vs. Free Weights: Which Is Better? BodybuildingExercisesTraining MethodsWeight loss by admin - 30th 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
Prevent Fatigue With Lactate Threshold Training ExercisesFitness ModelsNutritionTraining MethodsWeight loss by admin - 23rd November 20220 By Rick Morris The best way to improve your running performance and fitness is to raise your lactate threshold. You’re well into your daily run and your legs are feeling heavy and nonresponsive. You’ve lost most of the “pop” or power in your stride. It’s getting difficult to maintain your running rhythm
Get a Better Booty and Sculpt Your Butt BodybuildingExercisesTraining MethodsWeight loss by admin - 25th October 20220 Sculpt a nice butt with wide-stance squats! This exercise is the best and fastest way to build sexy, shapely lower body muscles that will turn heads. The wide stance activates your booty muscles better than narrow or medium-width stances. Personal trainers and strength coaches often tell women that a shoulder-width squat
Best Shoulder Workout and Exercises BodybuildingExercisesFitness ModelsTraining MethodsWeight loss by admin - 10th October 20220 Excellent deltoid development can bring a premier yet balanced look to any great physique. Great shoulders stand out, whether on the stage of the competition, in the gym, or in day-to-day life. Building strong and developed shoulders also helps with posture and strengthen important areas around the upper vertebra to
Are you putting off going to the gym? BodybuildingExercisesTraining Methods by admin - 16th January 202216th 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