Cable Curls are easily one of my favorite exercises. They always remind me of what we would refer to as “Gameday Arms”, where the coaches would work out in the hotel gym the morning of the game. The exercise that was always a staple of those sessions? Cable Curls. However, what if you don’t have…
Zottman Curls are a unique variation of dumbbell curls that are a combination of a regular curl and a reverse curl. In this guide, I’m going to teach you how to do Zottman Curls including important coaching tips as well as a few alternatives. How To Do Zottman Curls Equipment Needed Dumbbells Muscles Worked Biceps…
When designing a volleyball strength and conditioning program, figuring out what the best exercises are to decrease the risk of injury and improve performance is critical. This is because we’re almost always limited by time. For collegiate programs, the NCAA mandates how much time is allowed for training each week. But, even if there isn’t…
Having a strong, powerful lower body is extremely important for Lacrosse Players. Lower body strength can help players with establishing position on the field, maintaining balance and can even help with endurance by becoming more efficient. Leg exercises for lacrosse players shouldn’t just be taken from a bodybuilding workout though. Functionality is the key to…
Close Grip Bench Press is an extremely effective compound exercise for building upper body strength, specifically for the chest and triceps. However, sometimes you may find yourself needing an alternative for Close Grip Bench Press. Maybe you don’t have a bench (or barbell) or maybe you’re just looking to add some variety to your workouts….
Sooner or later on our lifting journeys, there comes a time when we start to notice other lifters lifting with lifting straps and wonder if we should get a pair too. The problem is, not only can lifting straps be tricky to get the hang of, there are all kinds of different styles and brands…
Having a strong, powerful lower body is extremely important for Basketball Players. Lower body strength can help players with establishing position under the rim, vertical jump and can even help with endurance by becoming more efficient. Leg exercises for basketball players shouldn’t just be taken from a bodybuilding workout though. Functionality is the key to…
I can totally relate to seeing someone do a full Pistol Squat on air and think, “No way I can do that.” Which leads you here, to look for a Pistol Squat Alternative to use as a substitution. Good news, you’re in the right place. First, I’m going to give you a couple of Pistol…
Skater Squats are a great single leg movement that, in my opinion, is often underutilized especially compared to the much more popular single-leg exercises like lunges and step-ups. In this guide, I’m going to teach you how to properly do Skater Squats, what the benefits are along with a few alternatives in case you need…
Sledgehammer Slams are one of the most effective exercises for building a powerful core. They’re also pretty fun and will add some variety to your strength training, especially useful if you feel your workouts have gotten a bit stale. However, sometimes you may find yourself needing an alternative for Sledgehammer Slams. The most obvious, of…