Category: Exercise Guides
How To Zercher Squat: An Awkward Lift For Herculean Legs
The Zercher squat is a squat variation where you hold the barbell in your arms as you squat. It challenges the quads, upper back, and core. It is a popular exercise among Strongman athletes, but more recently, it has been a go-to movement for powerlifters, bodybuilders, and Crossfitters. Here’s how to do Zercher squats: Beware: …
ATG Split Squats: How-to, Mistakes, & Drawbacks
The ATG Split Squat means “ass to grass” and is a single-leg lunge exercise that targets the quadriceps, glutes, and hip flexors. I recommend it to clients looking for improved single-leg strength, mobility, and stability. But to maximize strength, consider other leg exercise options like the back squat. However, not performing movements like the ATG …
How to Sissy Squat To Build Beastly Quads: Tips & Common Mistakes
Sissy squats are a variation of the back squat and will hammer your quads like never before. Contrary to the name, the sissy squat is the real deal. So, what is a sissy squat? The sissy squat is a quadricep-focused squat variation. The movement depends on leaning back and bending through the knees versus hinging …
Bulgarian Split Squats: How-To & Common Mistakes
Bulgarian split squats are one of the hardest single-leg exercises you can do and one that you need to make sure you’re doing with proper form. I recommend them to clients because of their many benefits: improving single-leg strength, improving coordination, increasing core stability, and they can help reduce muscular imbalances. In the following article, …
10 Best Shoulder Mobility Exercises: How-Tos, Benefits, Tips
Shoulder mobility exercises are essential for maintaining a full range of motion and promoting overall shoulder health. If you’re tight after a long day at the office, try some of these. Here are the 10 best shoulder mobility exercises: You could have chronic stiffness or even get injured if you don’t have the right shoulder …
5 Best Gym Machines For Glutes: How To Sculpt Your Booty
The best gym machines for your glutes can help sculpt those coveted booty muscles. Strong glutes look great and are important for overall lower body strength, athletic performance, and injury prevention Machines are helpful because you can isolate your glutes for maximum gains. Compound exercises like squats also rely on your back or leg muscles. …