Not long ago, trainers inserted balance training into their strength and musclebuilding workouts. This was great if you were an athlete who performed in a highly unstable activity, but highly counterproductive if you were trying to maximize muscle or strength gains.
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Take this Pump Quiz on Your Leg Day Workout.
Leg presses are great multi-joint thigh and glute builders that not only support your back, but also take balance out of the equation and provide greater protection against lower-back rounding that’s more common in the squat. Idiot proof, right? Sadly, no.
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The Dumb Mistake You May Be Making on the Leg Press
Leg presses are great multi-joint thigh and glute builders that not only support your back, but also take balance out of the equation and provide greater protection against lower-back rounding that’s more common in the squat. Idiot proof, right? Sadly, no.
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The Universal Biceps Blunder and the Super-Easy Fix
Seems simple enough: flexing your biceps to bring a weight as high as possible. That generally defines the arm-curling movements that you do on biceps day. But, it’s not that simple. If you try it yourself, you’ll find that your elbows pull forward from your sides, and that’s problematic.
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The Big Problem with Lateral Raises Done with an EZ-Bar
Lateral raises are commonly done with a dumbbell or cable to target the middle delts, as your upper arms go directly out to your sides and up.
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Skip Balance Training if Your Goal is Max Strength or Size
Not long ago, trainers inserted balance training into their strength and musclebuilding workouts. This was great if you were an athlete who performed in a highly unstable activity, but highly counterproductive if you were trying to maximize muscle or strength gains.
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The Fastest Way to Get Back on the Wagon
Do your training efforts fall off the bandwagon easily? Here’s a tip that can help.
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How Strength Training Can Help Your Musclebuilding
While bodybuilders and strength trainers use the same tools in the gym, they approach their workouts differently. For one, their goals are distinct: optimizing muscle size vs. strength – they aren’t the same!
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More Ways to Reduce Covid-19 Risk in the Gym
You’ve probably heard the advice to wear a mask, socially distance, skip aerobics classes and come during off-peak hours. But, if you’re still fearful of what lurks on exercise equipment and in the humid environment, here are a couple more tips to consider.
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