Hack Squats: Going Past 90 Degrees, Benefits, Risks, and Safe Practice
Going past 90 degrees on a hack squat can be highly beneficial for muscle development and joint mobility, provided it is executed with proper form, ad...
By Alex
Category: Strength Training
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Building Trunk Muscles: Anatomy, Principles, Exercises, and Programming
Building muscle in your trunk involves a comprehensive approach targeting all core musculature through progressive resistance training, focusing on st...
By Jordan
Stepper Lunges: Benefits, Proper Form, Variations, and Mistakes to Avoid
Performing stepper lunges, or front foot elevated lunges, involves placing the lead foot on an elevated surface to increase range of motion, significa...
By Jordan
Dumbbell Pullovers: Muscles Worked, Benefits, and Proper Form
The dumbbell pullover primarily targets the latissimus dorsi and pectoralis major, while also engaging the triceps, serratus anterior, rhomboids, trap...
By Hart
Leg Curl Machine for Beginners: Finding the Right Weight and Perfect Form
For beginners using a leg curl machine, the starting weight should be light enough to allow for perfect form through 10-15 repetitions, where the last...
By Alex
Kettlebell Chops: Guide to Proper Form, Benefits, and Variations
Kettlebell chops are a dynamic, full-body exercise that builds rotational power and core stability through a coordinated hip-driven, diagonal movement...
By Alex
Maximal Strength: Neurological, Muscular, Biomechanical, and Other Key Determinants
Maximal strength is determined by a complex interplay of neurological efficiency, muscular architecture, biomechanical leverage, and individual factor...
By Hart
Bench Press: Warming Up for a 315 lb Lift, Injury Prevention, and Peak Performance
Successfully warming up for a 315 lb bench press involves a multi-phase approach: beginning with general cardio and dynamic mobility, progressing to t...
By Alex
Dumbbell Squats for Glutes: Master Form, Benefits, Variations, and Mistakes
To effectively target the glutes with dumbbell squats, prioritize deep hip flexion, maintain an upright torso, consciously drive through the heels, an...
By Jordan
