Good Mornings are an excellent exercise for building posterior chain strength. They’re a staple in the programming of many powerlifters for their ability to develop hamstring, glute and low back strength. However, Barbell Good Mornings also comes with a rather small margin of error. If you’re not an experienced lifter that is very dialed in…
Pec Deck Flys are an extremely popular chest exercise. It’s the reason why you’ll find a Pec Deck machine in almost every commercial gym in the country. However, sometimes you may find yourself needing an alternative for Pec Deck Flys. The most obvious reason is that you don’t have access to a Pec Deck machine. Or,…
When you’re first beginning your lifting journey, the weight room can be an overwhelming place. There are literally hundreds of exercises, dozens of machines and many have very similar-sounding names. Lat Pulldowns and Tricep Pushdowns are two of the most popular exercises done on a cable machine. But, if you’re wondering what exactly the difference…
When it comes to building a strong, muscular back, two exercises that often come to mind are Lat Pulldowns and Bent Over Barbell Rows. Both exercises are effective for targeting the muscles of the back, but the movements are different and they use different equipment. The real question is, is one of these pulling movements…
Dumbbell Pullovers are a great exercise for targeting the lats and chest, but they can be tough on the shoulders and aren’t always accessible to those without easy access to dumbbells. If you’re unable to perform Dumbbell Pullovers or are just looking to add some variety to your workout routine, there are plenty of alternative…
When it comes to building muscle and strength in your back, there are few exercises more effective than the Lat Pulldown and Pull-Up. Both of these exercises target the back muscles and can help you build strength and muscle mass. But which is better? This article will compare and contrast the Lat Pulldown and Pull-up…
Dumbbell One Arm Rows and Pull-Ups are both excellent exercises for strengthening the upper back and developing muscle mass. However, they differ in their setup, execution and the equipment needed to be able to do each one. And, even though they’re both very effective exercises – is one exercise better than the other? Which should…
Dumbbell One Arm Rows and Seated Cable Rows are both excellent exercises for strengthening the upper back and developing muscle mass. However, they differ in their setup and the equipment needed to be able to do each one. And, even though both exercises target basically the same muscle groups, is one exercise better than the…
If you’re looking to strengthen your back, you might be considering incorporating rows into your workout routine (at least you should be). There are several variations of rows, including the One Arm Dumbbell Row and the Barbell Bent Over Row. Both exercises are effective at developing strength, but they differ in their equipment used and…
Both the Landmine Press and Incline Bench Press are popular exercises for strengthening the upper body, but they differ in their equipment, execution and muscle emphasis. The Landmine Press is a unique exercise that involves pressing a barbell held in a landmine device, while the Incline Bench Press is performed on an incline bench with…