Are elastic bands better than free weights? Bodybuilding Exercises Gym Rat Training Methods Weight loss by admin - 31 October 20230 By Michael J. Rudolph, Ph.D. Elastic bands provide a unique form of resistance that puts considerable stress on muscle tissue, causing considerable gains in muscle mass and strength that are comparable to free weights. I’m always looking for unique ways to enhance my training and change it up a little bit. Well,
3x Olympia Winner – Andrea Shaw Bodybuilding Fitness Models Gym Rat Training Methods by admin - 28 September 20230 Interview by Ron Harris Just as the Mr. Olympia contest featured several men who dominated the event for a series of years, the Ms. Olympia has also had a few women that kept an iron grip on the title and created dynasties. In the 1980s and into the early 1990s, Cory
Total leg workout with Dumbells Bodybuilding Exercises Fitness Models Gym Rat Nutrition Training Methods Weight loss by admin - 15 June 20230 Great leg development is a reflection of great leg training. Yes, some are blessed with genetics and are able to develop their legs beyond the average, but that does not mean that great leg development cannot be achieved with the proper training approach. Not everyone can build legs like Tom
Thrash Your Chest With Frank ‘Wrath’ McGrath Bodybuilding Exercises Gym Rat Training 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
How to increase muscle gain Bodybuilding Exercises Training Methods by admin - 28 April 202328 April 20230 To increase lean muscle mass, progressive overload is essential - here's how to build up your gains. Angelique Tagaroulias writes. Progressive overload not only does it stimulate muscle hypertrophy by forcing the muscle to adapt to increased loads, it also aids in the development of stronger and denser bones, ligaments, tendons and cartilage. “Progression is
For Toned Legs and Inner Thigh Sweep, Work the Quads Bodybuilding Exercises Fitness Models Gym Rat Nutrition Training Methods Weight loss by admin - 29 March 20230 Q: Is there any way to target the muscle on the inner part of the thigh just above the knee? I have knobby knees and would like to add shape and definition to the area. A: The muscle you’re referring to is called the vastus medialis, one of the four muscles of
‘Bad’ Exercises: Are Upright Rows Dangerous? Bodybuilding Exercises Fitness Models Gym Rat Training Methods Weight 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.
Clean up your Diet Bodybuilding Fitness Models Gym Rat Nutrition Training Methods Weight loss by admin - 10 March 20230 The first days of warmth and sunshine are almost here, and with those come motivation and inspiration for many. It is a time of renewal and revival in more ways than one. It’s a great time to clean up one’s diet and shed excess body fat. There are a variety
Biggest Fat Loss Myths Bodybuilding Exercises Fitness Models Gym Rat Training Methods Weight loss by admin - 2 March 20230 The only way to truly lean up your midsection is to lean up your entire body with a combination of weight training, proper diet and cardio. By Aaron Loynes MPT, CSCS and Brent Seegraves MPT, CSCS As physical therapists, our patients often ask us questions regarding exercise and fitness. By far the
Get a Stronger Core With Kettlebell Twists Bodybuilding Exercises Fitness Models Gym Rat Training Methods Weight loss by admin - 19 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
SHAPE YOUR THIGHS WITH WALKING LUNGES Bodybuilding Exercises Fitness Models Training Methods Weight loss by admin - 12 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
IMPROVE YOUR POSTURE WITH SHRUGS Bodybuilding Exercises Fitness Models Training Methods Weight loss by admin - 2 January 20230 Q: When doing shrugs, is it beneficial to rotate in an arc forward to back? I see people doing this and I cannot see why it would be a bad thing … but I’m not sure. First it’s important to understand that the target muscle in the shrug is the trapezius –