Jacob Wymer
- Education:
- Master's of Science in Sports Biomechanics
- Bachelor of Science in Sports & Exercise Science
The lying leg curl machine is a popular exercise to work on the hamstring muscles, but not every gym has one. No worries though, there … Continue Reading12 Leg Curl Alternatives: Dumbbells, Bands, Bodyweight
When using cables, you can easily change the angle and weights, and keep constant tension on a muscle. This makes them an incredible tool for … Continue Reading10 Best Exercises for Cable Back Workouts: How-To & Pro Tip
Prilepin’s Chart is a weightlifting-derived chart that provides recommendations for volumes across differing training intensities. It can be applied to powerlifting, but without understanding its … Continue ReadingPrilepin’s Chart For Powerlifting: How To Use It Effectively
Dumbbell lat exercises give you a great range to train the lats, which benefits anyone training in a home gym or a gym with limited … Continue Reading9 Best Dumbbell Lat Exercises: Pros, Cons, How-Tos
Both kettlebell swings and deadlifts are great for training the posterior chain — the muscles along the backside of the body like the glutes, hamstrings, … Continue ReadingKettlebell Swing vs Deadlift: Differences, Pros, Cons
Push ups and dips are two exercises that can help lifters grow their chest and triceps. I regularly include both movements in my own programming … Continue ReadingDips vs Push Ups: Pros, Cons, Which Is Better?
Push-ups are an exercise used widely by beginner to advanced lifters. However, diamond push-ups may be an even better option for those with strength and … Continue ReadingDiamond Push-Ups: Everything You Need to Know
Neither the close grip nor wide lat pulldown is better, as they work different posterior chain muscle groups. The best choice is to use the … Continue ReadingClose vs Wide Grip Lat Pulldown: Which Is Better?
Many lifters and athletes train the deadlift but often do not fully understand what muscles they are training. By knowing what muscles are working, you … Continue ReadingDo Deadlifts Work The Lats? (Yes, Here’s How)
Understanding the differences between hip dominant and quad dominant exercises is important when it comes to structuring effective training programs. Without this, you can end … Continue ReadingHip Dominant vs Knee Dominant Exercises (Simple Guide)