Bench Press machine shrugs are a fantastic isolation exercise that builds and strengthens the upper trapezius muscles which play an essential role in the movement of the shoulders and rotation of the neck and head. This shrug variation utilizes a bench press machine that allows you to load more weight than with a dumbbell shrug …
Rowing is a simple yet versatile exercise that can be performed in a wide range of varieties. It provides serious strength and muscle growth on your back and safeguards your shoulders to reduce the risks of injuries. The barbell bench row is a row variation that utilizes a seal row bench or a flat, non-adjustable …
Deadlifts are an effective weight training exercise that can strengthen the entire body with little equipment. It is a high-intensity compound lift, which means it works multiple muscle groups. It is one of the most effective exercises for increasing functional strength and training for a key skill in our everyday lives– safely lifting objects off …
Cable Upright Row is a simple yet effective variation of the conventional barbell upright row that utilizes a cable pulley machine to ensure constant tension on the muscles throughout the movement. This compound exercise isolates and targets muscle groups across the back and shoulders including the traps and deltoids, both of which are essential for …
The One-arm Dumbbell Bent Row, simple as it looks, is a fundamental compound exercise that targets and strengthens numerous muscle groups in the body. The movement allows you to build your upper and lower back, and improve the overall function of your arms, shoulders and triceps. In this article, we will go over the …
Have you been wanting stronger, well-defined shoulders but don’t know how to start? Well, the dumbbell bent lateral is a simple yet effective movement using just a pair of dumbbells. It is a great isolation and strength-building exercise that anyone can perform regardless of their fitness level. Dumbbell bent laterals develop the posterior deltoids …
If you’re someone who wants to get your foot in the door of Olympic lifting but feels a little intimidated, the Power Clean is the perfect way to start. It is relatively easier to learn than the other lifts but offers the same benefits. Power clean is an incredibly powerful movement that targets the …
With seemingly endless options of exercises, finding the right one for your goals can be a challenge. When you’re stuck in a position like this, exercises that can target several muscle groups at once are a great relief. The Barbell high pull is a powerful, high-intensity move that helps you train the poster chain …
Dumbbell shrugs are a popular exercise that primarily strengthens and builds the trapezius muscles with just a pair of dumbbells and small, simple movements. The trapezius is an essential upper back muscle that supports your posture and is responsible for the movements of the head. By including dumbbell shrugs in your strength training and …
Good mornings are a controversial exercise due to the risks that are associated with it, thus, are rarely seen performed in gyms nowadays. However, when done correctly, they are worth adding to your strengthening and muscle-building routine due to the numerous benefits that the exercise offers. The good morning imitates the movement of a …
