Partial reps – In the world of fitness, lifting with a partial range of motion is often considered blasphemy. There’s been an ongoing war waged between coaches, lifters, and fitness gurus about proper exercise technique. For many, anything short of a full range of motion is ineffective and off limits. But, as time and science […]
Unlock Your Hip Flexors Review You may be asking “why are my hip flexors so tight?” or “what causes tight hip flexors?” We might know a lot about working out and staying active every day. But we may still get stiff hip flexors if we don’t exercise those muscles. The flexors are the muscles that […]
Let’s talk overhead press variations. Everyone talks about “International bench day,” but there’s nothing quite like pressing something heavy overhead. It’s pretty much the most innate display of strength. When little kids want to impress their parents with how strong they’re getting, they lift something overhead. Most lifters should be able to press something relatively […]
The Only Airport Workout You’ll Need. Travel season is upon us. For many, that means spending time in airports. Aside from the expected overpriced bottled water, bad chain restaurant food, and long lines for much-needed coffee, airport travel can also bring fatigue, bloating, and aches associated with inactivity. That’s not the best combination for getting […]
The great debate:Dumbbell vs. Barbell Bench Press. Ahh, the mythical bench press. It holds a special place in many lifters’ hearts. The draw of a muscular chest, rounded shoulders, and bulging triceps is what makes many fall in love with benching, either with a barbell or a pair of dumbbells. Whether you’re an athlete or […]