The dumbbell tricep press is a unique modification of the dumbbell bench press exercise that will isolate your tricep heads much better. It is also very functional in nature and one of the reasons why I always incorporate it into my own and clients’ workout routines. However, there is a specific way to perform the … Read more

The kneeling pallof press is one of the best core exercises for increasing trunk stability and building solid ab strength.  Choosing the right exercise for training your core might be a challenge. From simple exercises such as sit-ups that are known to all to some exercise you have never heard of. We all have a … Read more

The prone ball cobra exercise is a pivotal movement for enhancing back strength and stability using a stability ball. This exercise not only targets your lower back muscles but also engages your glutes and shoulder stabilizers, making it an essential addition to any fitness or rehabilitation routine.  Understanding how to perform this exercise correctly can … Read more

There is a specific way to perform a single arm lat row on a cable machine and just about any other piece of equipment to target and grow your lats better. I regularly implement this single-arm lat row variation during my pull workouts, and I can tell you the results are amazing.  Let’s get started … Read more

The landmine single arm press is a dynamic exercise that blends strength, stability, and functional movement into one powerful movement. Based on my experience with numerous fitness clients, whether you’re a bodybuilding enthusiast or just looking to enhance your fitness regimen, this exercise is a game-changer.  Also, the landmine single arm press is a compound … Read more

Hammer pull ups are one of the best vertical pull exercises for developing strong back and bicep muscles. I often use hammer grip pull-ups during my pulling workouts or with my clients because they reduce the stress on your shoulders and rotator cuff. A study from the PubMed website suggests that muscle activation patterns remain … Read more

The forearm is one very confusing and complicated muscle group, which makes the process of selecting appropriate functional forearm exercises even harder. It’s got a lot of different muscles in it that control specific movements like moving your fingers.  Training strong forearms is crucial, not just for daily activities like carrying groceries but also for … Read more

The unilateral lat pulldown is one of the best pulling exercises for targeting your lats. In my experience, I have seen unilateral lat pulldowns used even amongst kinesiology therapists with clients who have functional thoracic scoliosis and kyphosis. This clearly points out how useful a single-arm lat pulldown can be for correcting strength and muscle … Read more

The incline Y raise, or chest supported Y raises as some call it, is a gold standard when it comes to lower trapezius strengthening. In fact, a study on PubMed confirms this by concluding that exercises performed above 90° of shoulder elevation are excellent recruiters of the lower trapezius [1]. So, chest supported Y raises … Read more

The landmine hack squat is one of those exercises I regularly implement with my clients who need squat variations with reduced spinal load. What also makes this hack squat variation great is its inherent ability to target your quadriceps muscles naturally.  Also, even though the barbell may seem to have the freedom to move laterally, … Read more