The compound exercise attacks a weak core, improves performance, and stimulates muscle growth. It also prevents injury and builds a rock-solid physique.
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Ramp up the floor press with chains, which overload the top portion of the movement that hits the triceps. NFL athletes Larry Pinkard and Adrian Hubbard demonstrate here.
This is a brutal triceps builder. Start with a 2-board close-grip press for 5 reps, then a 3-board for 5 reps, then a 5-board for max reps. The shortening ROM allows you to fatigue and keep going.
Here's a lesson we can learn from CrossFit, with caution.
Here's how to quickly fix your ugly squat and perfect your form.
Add a band and use a slow, controlled, partial range of motion to keep tension on the abs.
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Do this oblique stretch before and after training and feel awesome. Check it out.
Improve upper back rotation and posture with this simple drill. Do 10 reps per side twice a day.
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This variation of the ab rollout is intense because you spend more time in the toughest part of the movement.
If you can do dozens of regular ab wheel rollouts, try this method for even better core strength.
Ditch the ab wheel and give this a shot. It's more challenging due to the increased range of motion.
If you get these movement patterns mixed up, your deadlift, KB swing, and RDL will do more harm than good. Here's what you need to know.
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Try this bodyweight exercise for glutes and hams. Keep the hips up throughout the whole set. Walk your legs out at an angle, like a V.
Keep these rules in mind for every lift and you'll make more gains and keep your joints healthy.
Increase starting strength with this lift. Bring the bar down controlled and rest it for a half-second without letting the bar sink. Accelerate with as much force and speed as possible.
Fairly new to lifting? Here's some harsh advice you might not like, but you should definitely take to heart.
This drill will help you with that slumped, kyphotic posture. Do about 10 reps in each position as often as you'd like.
This is a great shoulder-friendly back exercise. Start thumbs-down, finish thumbs-up.
Build those puny triceps with this advanced training method. Here's how.
