Exercises

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

Keeping your lumbar spine healthy is now more important than ever before, and that is simply because we, as humans, move less than ever before. Decreased movement, also called hypokinesia, is the primary reason our lower back hurts. As a Faculty of Sport and Physical Education student, it took me over 30 hours to fully … Read more

Free weight leg exercises are one of the best ways to strengthen the strength, functionality, and power of your leg muscles such as quadriceps, glutes, and hamstrings. However, the trick lies in selecting appropriate free weight exercises and performing them with adequate technique to avoid injury and maximize performance and muscle gains. As a Faculty … Read more