Jacob Wymer

Jacob Wymer

Jacob Wymer is a powerlifting coach and PhD Candidate in Biomechanics and Strength and Conditioning, researching the application of barbell velocity measurements to powerlifting. He is involved in powerlifting across the board, from athlete to meet director. Jacob runs his coaching services at EST Barbell. You can also connect with him on Instagram.
  • Education:
    • Master's of Science in Sports Biomechanics
    • Bachelor of Science in Sports & Exercise Science
incline supported dumbbell low row are one of the best dumbbell back exercises taken by kurtis ackerman, strength coach

Coach-Recommended Dumbbell Lat Exercises

See the best dumbbell lat exercises for your goals. Includes specific recommendations with how to do them. Plus pros and cons for each.

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12 Leg Curl Alternatives: Dumbbells, Bands, Bodyweight

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 … 12 Leg Curl Alternatives: Dumbbells, Bands, Bodyweight

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10 Best Exercises for Cable Back Workouts: How-To & Pro Tip

Cable machines make back training simpler than most people realize. You can keep constant tension, fine-tune angles, and build both width and thickness without beating up your joints. This guide breaks down 10 of the best cable back exercises with step-by-step form, coaching tips, common mistakes, plus four complete routines you can run immediately.

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Prilepin’s Chart For Powerlifting

Prilepin’s Chart For Powerlifting: How To Use It Effectively

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 … Prilepin’s Chart For Powerlifting: How To Use It Effectively

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Kettlebell Swings vs Deadlifts

Kettlebell Swing vs Deadlift: Differences, Pros, Cons

Both kettlebell swings and deadlifts are great for training the posterior chain — the muscles along the backside of the body like the glutes, hamstrings, … Kettlebell Swing vs Deadlift: Differences, Pros, Cons

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Dips vs Push Ups: Pros, Cons, Which Is Better?

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 … Dips vs Push Ups: Pros, Cons, Which Is Better?

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Diamond Push-Ups: Everything You Need to Know

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 … Diamond Push-Ups: Everything You Need to Know

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Close vs Wide Grip Lat Pulldown: Which Is Better?

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 … Close vs Wide Grip Lat Pulldown: Which Is Better?

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Do Deadlifts Work The Lats? (Yes, Here’s How)

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 … Do Deadlifts Work The Lats? (Yes, Here’s How)

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