The Alternating Dumbbell Incline Bench Press is a compound exercise that targets the chest while engaging the shoulders and triceps. Performing the movement with one arm at a time challenges your stability, activating the core and stabilizer muscles. This variation is great for building unilateral strength and correcting imbalances. Primary Muscles Worked: Pectoralis Major (Upper…
The Lateral Raise Machine is a mainstay in most big box commercial gyms and I gotta be honest – it’s one of my favorite machines to use when I have access to one. In this article, I’ll teach how to properly use this machine for Lateral Raises. I’ll also explain the benefits of the exercise…
One of the most popular exercises you’ll find being done in almost any big box gym are Pec Deck Flys. Personally, I think there are an almost infinite number of better exercises to build strength, but I suppose they do have their place if you’re simply looking to isolate the chest. In this article, I’m…
The TRX Push-Up is a bodyweight exercise that targets the muscles of your chest, shoulders, and core. It involves using suspension training equipment, such as the TRX suspension trainer (or a set of gym rings) to perform the movement. The TRX Push-Up is a challenging exercise that requires control, balance, and strength. It’s a great…
Reverse Cable Crossovers are a great exercise that targets your rear delts and upper back, helping you work an area of the body that can often be overlooked. This comprehensive guide will provide you with all the information you need to master this exercise, understand its benefits, and incorporate it into your workout routine effectively….
The TRX Rear Delt Fly is a bodyweight exercise that targets the rear shoulders and upper back while improving postural strength and shoulder stability. Using the TRX, you perform a reverse fly motion to isolate the posterior deltoids and upper back muscles, helping to balance out pressing work and reduce shoulder strain. Primary Muscles Worked:…
Spiderman Push-Ups are a challenging push-up variation that combines upper-body strength with hip mobility and core engagement. As you lower into the push-up, you bring one knee toward the same-side elbow, mimicking the movement of Spiderman climbing a wall. This adds a dynamic element that increases the demand on your chest, triceps, core, and hips….
Plyo Push-Ups (Plyometric Push-Ups) are an explosive upper-body exercise that builds power, speed, and strength in the chest, shoulders, and triceps. By pushing off the ground with enough force for your hands to leave the floor, you train your muscles to generate rapid force—making this a great move for athletes or anyone looking to add…
The Medicine Ball Shot Put is an effective exercise that can help improve your upper body strength, power, and explosive ability. It is a variation of the traditional shot put, using a medicine ball instead of a metal ball. In this guide, I’ll teach you how to properly do Medicine Ball Shot Puts including important…
Medicine Ball Drop Throws are a dynamic exercise for developing upper-body pressing power. It involves laying on your back and having a partner drop a medicine ball down toward your chest. The goal is to catch the ball, then quickly and powerfully throw the ball back up into the air to your partner. In this…