Hip Thrusts are an excellent exercise for developing strong glutes and hamstrings. However, sometimes you may need an alternative for Hip Thrusts. Maybe you don’t have a barbell or maybe you’re just looking to add some variety to your workouts. Whatever the reason, you’re in the right place. I’m about to share with you 10…
Belt Squats are a squat variation that doesn’t require any axial loading (basically the placing of a barbell on top of the shoulders). Anyone who has had back issues yet has been able to use Belt Squats as a replacement will tell you just have valuable they can be. This leads me to the first…
Belt Squats are an effective lower-body exercise that can help you build strength, power, and muscle mass in your legs, hips, and glutes. Unlike traditional squats that require a barbell on your shoulders, Belt Squats use a specialized belt that attaches to a weight stack or other resistance equipment, allowing you to perform squats without…
Two exercises that have become extremely popular thanks in large part to CrossFit are Wall Balls and Thrusters. Both exercises are total body movements that combine a powerful hip drive with an explosive overhead press. The question you may be asking yourself though, aside from equipment, what is the actual difference between the two? And,…
Let’s be honest, when most of us think of chest exercises we immediately think of Bench Press. Specifically, Bench Press with a bar. But, what if all you have to work with is a set of dumbbells? For example, you could be in a hotel gym and just be thankful you at least have dumbbells….
Pike Push-Ups are a Push-Up variation designed to build shoulder strength. Many beginners will use Pike Push-Ups as part of a progression toward doing Handstand Push-Ups. However, if you’re here reading this I’m guessing you need an alternative for Pike Push-Ups. Maybe you have an injury that is currently limiting you from being able to…
Wall Walks are an amazing exercise for building shoulder strength. Plus, in addition to developing shoulder strength, Wall Walks will also improve your coordination, shoulder stability and core strength. Wall Walks are also great to utilize as part of a progression toward doing Handstand Push-Ups. However, if you’re here reading this I’m guessing you need…
Pike Push-ups are a challenging variation of the traditional Push-Up that targets the shoulders, upper chest and triceps. This advanced bodyweight exercise requires you to position your body in a pike position, with your hips lifted high and your hands and feet on the ground. By performing a push-up in this position, you increase the…
Wall Walks are a challenging and effective exercise that requires you to move your body from a plank position to a handstand position against a wall. Not only do Wall Walks build upper body strength and shoulder stability, but they also improve balance, coordination, and body awareness. However, it’s important to approach this exercise with…
The Z Press is an excellent Overhead Press variation that provides a ton of unique benefits. It completely takes the legs out of the press, it heavily utilizes the core and even demands a certain level of hamstring flexibility. However, sometimes you may find yourself needing an alternative for Barbell Z Presses. Maybe you don’t…