Seated Cable Rows are a strength training exercise that targets the muscles of the back, including the lats, rhomboids, and rear deltoids. This exercise is performed using a cable pulley machine that can be found in many commercial gyms. Seated Cable Rows can be a great exercise for building strength and hypertrophy. And, even though…
Ah, yes, the Machine Lateral Raise. I don’t think any of the weight rooms I’ve worked in had a Lateral Raise Machine so it always felt like a guilty pleasure when I would find one in a commercial gym or a hotel gym. It’s a simple machine, but credit where credit is due, it does…
The Cable Lateral Raise is a popular exercise used to strengthen the muscles in the shoulders. This exercise involves using a cable machine to lift weights out to the sides of the body, working the lateral deltoids, as well as the upper back and traps. I have to admit, it’s one of my all-time favorite…
Chest Supported Dumbbell Rows are a strength training exercise that targets the muscles of the back, including the lats, rhomboids, and rear deltoids. This exercise is performed using an adjustable bench that acts as a padded support for the chest. Chest Supported Rows can be a great exercise for building strength and hypertrophy. And, because…
Inverted Rows and Chest Supported Rows are both exercises that target the muscle groups in the upper back. Inverted rows, also known as Australian Rows, involve hanging from a bar and pulling your body upward. This exercise can be done using a variety of grips and can easily be modified to increase or decrease the…
Inverted Rows and Pull-Ups are two similar but distinct exercises that target the muscles in the upper back and arms. Both exercises involve pulling the body up towards an overhead bar, but the key difference is the position of the body relative to the bar. Inverted Rows are performed with the body lying horizontally underneath…
Straight arm pulldowns are a strength training exercise that targets the muscles in the back, specifically the latissimus dorsi or “lats” muscle. This exercise is performed using a cable machine with a straight bar attachment and involves pulling the bar down towards the hips while keeping the arms straight. Straight arm pulldowns are an effective…
Inverted Rows and Barbell Bent Over Rows are both exercises that can be used to strengthen the upper back. However, there are some key differences between the two exercises that may make one a better option than the other depending on the individual’s fitness level and goals. Inverted Rows, also known as bodyweight rows, are…
The Lying Leg Curl is a common exercise used to target the muscles in the back of the lower leg, known as the hamstrings. It is performed on a weight machine, with the athlete lying on their stomach and sliding their ankles under a lever. Lying Leg Curls can be a beneficial exercise for athletes,…
Front Squats are one of the best exercises for building strength. Front squats are a variation of the traditional back squat exercise. They’re not only great for developing strong legs, but they’ll also help develop a strong back and a strong core. However, as effective as I believe the Front Squat to be I also…