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Strength Training Programs: Lifting Heavy Weights vs. Corrective Exercise – Finding a Balance
Q: How does one find a balance between “technique/form/corrective/sissy work” and lifting heavy weights to make gains in a strength training program? I see both extremes, but am curious about what affects the balance between the two.
A: This is actually a great question, and I am actually surprised that I’ve never answered it before in [...]
Triceps Press-downs With A Rope For Sexy Arm Sculpting
Every trainer out there will give you a different answer if you ask what the best exercise for toning a jiggly arm is. Even worse, some trainers will recommend dangerous exercises. When did arm exercises become so complicated?
Principles To Get A Good Bicep Exercise
If you look closely at the bicep muscle you will notice that they are made of a long head and short head. In a good bicep exercise both these heads are worked. Your biceps are in charge for elbow flexion and forearm supination (meaning your ability to twist your biceps in and out). Not the mention the involvement of the shoulders during any bicep exercise
Looking For A Bicep Blaster, Look No Further Than The Standing Barbell Curl
The ultimate bicep blaster is by far the standing barbell curl. Look around you in the gym or look at any bodybuilding video and what do you see? Most likely you will see people curling weights and performing the standing barbell curl. The standing barbell curl is one of the most favorite moves out there and it is also a perfect bicep blaster that will lead to nothing but growth for your bicep and your whole arm
The Benefits of Good Core Muscle Workouts
Hands down, the most important workout anyone can do is a series of core muscle workouts. These workouts will help you reach a peak level of performance and help you remain injury free. As you might have already noticed, core muscle workouts have only become popular in the last few years, however they have always been a huge part of bodybuilding and fitness routines. If you are not fully aware of the exercises that fall into the category of core muscle workouts here is a quick reference. Any workout that uses any of the lower abdominal or lower back muscles are classified as core workouts. With all the new workout programs available today, people are starting to realize the importance of these exercises, as they should because these exercises are the “core” of every one of these programs.
