If you want to learn how to increase bench press AND in the fastest way possible, you’ve come to the right place. Most people in the gym are focused on the bench press, whether they like it or not. It's often the first lift that people want to know your numbers on. This is a good exercise to do to improve your upper body strength and size. It should be a regular part of your workout routine. … [Read more...]

I love squats — and you should too. Squats have had a positive impact on my athletic ability. I am now stronger, leaner, and more explosive thanks to squats. In addition, squats have made me more mentally tough and resistant to injury. One way to squat more is to find a workout partner. If you're wondering how you can squat more, one way is to find a workout partner. Although I'm not the … [Read more...]

There are dozens of exercises to improve your chest muscle, but you probably don't want to spend your Monday doing them all. You just want to know the best exercises to build a muscular chest, so we've done the work to compare them for you. We base our choices on a combination of results from the lab and the weight room. So, we used a number of parameters, including: Ease of learning … [Read more...]

Giving your body a break every once in a while is important, whether you’re running, dancing, or playing sports. But before you take this as a sign to sink even deeper into the sofa, try a low impact workout. Low impact workouts are just as effective as high impact workouts, but they put less strain on your body. Exercising with low impact is gentler on your body and won't cause as much wear … [Read more...]

There are many benefits to front and barbell squats, including improved muscle development. However, the exercise can be difficult for people with knee or hip problems. If you're having trouble squatting because of knee or hip joint issues, then try some of these alternative exercises. These exercises will target your hamstrings, glutes and quads, without putting extra strain on your body. Put … [Read more...]

This sequence will help you to relax and let go of all your worries and tensions. This type of yoga helps to physically and mentally balance the body, preventing stress and anxiety. Props such as blankets, bolsters, and straps can be used to help you hold poses for longer periods of time, allowing you to relax even further and get a deeper stretch. The Benefits of Restorative Yoga … [Read more...]

The human body is always adapting to changes. In order to continuously improve performance, training must be modified to increase the acute variables and overload the muscles. We will be exploring the scientific reasoning behind progressively overloading the neuromuscular system in order to better understand the potential benefits of resistance training and muscle development. WHAT IS … [Read more...]

Are you interested in developing your upper body? Rather than doing isolation exercises, try these 20 easy bodyweight exercises to build functional arm strength. You don't need a gym membership! Functional training exercises are designed to simulate the types of movements that we perform in our everyday lives. These exercises often incorporate multiple muscle groups working together … [Read more...]

Everyone, regardless of gender or age, wants to have a thinner waist and more toned abs. I'm commonly asked what the best exercises are for strengthening the core muscles. For most people, the first exercises that come to mind are sit-ups and crunches, but I don’t recommend them. Here’s why: Dr. Stuart McGill, an expert on spine health, and his colleagues have found that one of the … [Read more...]

It can be easy to let exercise fall by the wayside when life gets busy, but it doesn't have to take up a lot of time to be effective. A 2018 study from the Journal of American Heart Association found that short bursts of 10-minute "moderate-to-vigorous" efforts can be just as beneficial for your overall health as longer workouts, as long as you space them out over the course of the week. With … [Read more...]