Exercises

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

As a Faculty of Sport and Physical Education student, I had a chance to analyze biomechanics behind the toes elevated RDL. What I found out is that the toes elevated Romanian deadlift is particularly effective in targeting the hamstrings, glutes, and lower back.  It is also more effective than the regular Romanian deadlift variation because … Read more

Dumbbell rows, a highly versatile and fundamental exercise, are key components of many fitness routines, irrespective of one’s fitness level.  Whether you’re a regular gym goer, a fitness enthusiast, or a beginner, understanding the muscle groups targeted by this popular exercise will help you maximize your fitness results and prevent injury.  As a Faculty of … Read more

Dumbbell rows are a classic exercise that should be in every gym-goer’s arsenal. They’re versatile, effective, and accessible regardless of your fitness level.  As a Faculty of Sport and Physical Education student, it took me over 30 hours to fully research, evaluate, and single out only the most important information regarding how to do dumbbell … Read more

Squats are a staple in any strength training routine.  As a Faculty of Sport and Physical Education student, I’ve seen firsthand how beginners often struggle to nail the perfect form.  However, over the past 25 hours, I have tirelessly sifted through various resources to bring you the most accurate and effective squat guide.  This article … Read more