exercises

Jay Cutler was so celebrated for his enormous arms that he lifted no less than four Olympia trophies during his time in active bodybuilding competition. Now aged, 51, Cutler is still crushing his workouts and has shared the top three tricep exercises that he uses to keep taxing those arms...

You’re no stranger to training your hamstrings, but let’s face it—there’s a good chance you’re only hitting half your posterior potential. Your programming already has a good mix of deadlifts, RDLs, and other hip-dominant moves that usually take center stage, but what about the supporting cast...

The benefits of high-intensity interval training and steady-state cardio are similar regarding fat loss. The only considerations you need to think about are time and preference. Not whether one burns more fat or calories. It’s how much time you are willing to devote to getting your heart rate up...

When it comes to building functional strength and explosive power, most people focus on exercises like deadlifts, squats, and presses. But to truly maximize your performance, you need to start thinking in 360 degrees. Rotational exercises allow you to train in multiple planes of motion...

We know that no matter what stage of your combat career you are in, working on longevity in such a demanding sport is essential for continued success, but what is not always clear is the best way to train in order to meet that goal. Enter Steven Sahyoun, who is a respected MMA coach who works...

The Bosu ball is a powerful tool for training athletes and clients across all fitness levels—when used at the right time in the right way. Whether I’m prepping athletes for high-intensity movement and stability drills or helping everyday clients improve balance, the Bosu ball workouts always...

When life gets on top of you, one of the most common excuses for skipping a workout is “I don’t have time.” We’ve all been there, even me, a certified personal trainer and a freak for exercise. But what if you only need 15 minutes to build strength, burn calories, and feel sweaty and happy...

I didn’t realize how much mobility training mattered until it was too late. I was standing over a heavily loaded barbell, ready to tackle a Sumo deadlift, thinking I had all my bases covered. But as I bent down, my lower back rounded because my hips lacked the mobility to hinge properly, and as...

When building a lower body worthy of shock and awe, the hamstrings often play second fiddle to the quads. Because who doesn’t like a good quad teardrop flex? However, performing hamstring exercises are crucial for athletic performance, injury prevention, and fundamental human movement. They are...

You can do many satisfying things in the gym, but few can match arm day especially when you add these triceps exercises into your routine. We’re not exaggerating. The feeling of extending your elbow and rotating your arm to reveal your sexy horseshoe triceps is unmatched. But the triceps are...

A strong core isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s about creating a solid foundation that supports your entire body, enhancing both general and athletic performance. A six-pack is primarily the result of proper nutrition and overall training, not endless repetitions of traditional ab exercises...

We go through many modifications to leg exercises, lower back exercises, shoulder exercises, and lat exercises for the sake of user-friendliness. It’s a smart thing to do when considering a lifter’s leverages, anthropometry, or contraindications. If you’re susceptible to injury, it’s worth...

Among athletes and performance trainees, injured ankles may be the most common injury of the body to develop problems. Any sport that involves jumping, quick changes in direction or uneven surfaces leaves the ankles at a higher risk for harm. Ankle injuries can come in various forms—as minor as...

Ukrainian bodybuilder Oleh Kryvyi is still riding high after topping the 212 division at the IFBB New York Pro and as he heads to Olympia, he’ll be pulling out all the stops in order to display one of the best backs in the business, and that means utilizing a great pull workout in the process...

Medicine ball training might sound old-school, but it’s a timeless fitness tool as versatile as it is effective. These pieces of equipment have been a staple in athletic performance training for centuries, and for good reason. They’re your ticket to explosive power, dynamic strength, and a...

Imagine walking into your local gym and seeing someone benching not with weight plates but kettlebells hanging from resistance bands. This isn’t a circus act; it’s chaos training, a unique and innovative approach that introduces a whole new level of challenge to your workout. Chaos training...

Have you ever seen those half-dome, squishy-looking contraptions at the gym and wondered, “What on earth is that?” Well, it’s the Bosu ball—a versatile piece of fitness equipment that looks like someone sliced a stability ball in half and mounted it on a flat platform. It’s named after “Both...

No gym goer wants to be sidelined due to gym injuries. Nevertheless, avid gym goers know it comes with the territory. “Pushing the limits in the gym is great because that’s where the gains happen, however, the gym, like most things in life, has an inherent risk,” says Shane McLean, A.C.E. CPT...

When most people first pick up a dumbbell, they often gravitate toward losing fat, building muscle, and looking buff—what we might call ‘vanity goals.” And rightfully so, these goals can also contribute to improved health. But, for a moment, let’s set these goals aside and delve into the...

Fitness trainer Naomi Doran is our type of social media guru. Not only does she post inspirational updates on Instagram, but she qualifies them with something tangible that readers can actually try out for themselves. And, in a recent update, the “Bodies by Naomi” owner explained some of the...