Rack Pulls (also known as Pin Pulls or Partial Deadlifts) is an extremely popular exercise for building lower body strength and for good reason. They work the quads, hamstrings, glutes and back and the elevated starting position combined with the limited range of motion allows the lifter to use some pretty heavy weight. But, what…
Incline Dumbbell Curls are an extremely popular variation of curls. There’s something about that incline that makes both the stretch at the bottom of the rep and the contraction at the top awesome. However, there may be times when you want or even need an alternative for Incline Dumbbell Curls. Maybe you don’t have an…
EZ Bar Curls are arguably the most popular curl variation. I say this because any time I ever let athletes choose whatever curls they want to do, every EZ Curl Bar in the weight room is immediately snatched up. However, what if you don’t have an EZ Curl Bar in your gym? You’re going to…
Bench Dips are the most beginner-friendly variation of Dips. Their biggest attribute is that they require minimal equipment. If you have a solid chair in your house, there is a good chance you can use it to do Bench Dips. However, sometimes you may find yourself wanting an alternative for Bench Dips. Maybe you want…
Reverse Hyperextensions, or Reverse Hypers for short, is an excellent exercise for training the glutes and building posterior chain strength. The Reverse Hyperextension Machine is big and not exactly cheap, but if you have access to one they’re great to incorporate into your strength program. However, you may have situations where you need an alternative…
Hands down, my all-time favorite machine in a weight room is the Hammer Strength Iso Row. Using a Hammer Row Machine allows you to work heavy while keeping your torso supported, alleviating strain off the low back. However, there may be situations where you need an alternative for Hammer Strength Iso Rows. The most obvious…
Face Pulls are an extremely popular supplemental exercise for shoulder development. They’re easy to learn, beginner-friendly and are one of the most effective exercises for focusing on the posterior deltoid. However, sometimes you may need an alternative for Face Pulls. Maybe you don’t have a cable machine or resistance band or maybe you’re just looking…
T-Bar Rows are one of the best exercises for building a bigger and stronger back. Using a T-Bar Row Machine allows you to work heavy while keeping your torso supported, alleviating strain on the lower back. However, there may be situations where you need an alternative for T-Bar Rows. The most obvious of which is that…
Arnold Press is an excellent exercise for developing shoulder strength. It’s a big compound movement, meaning it uses multiple muscle groups simultaneously, it’s done on the feet and the core has to work to stabilize the torso through the movement. However, sometimes you may find yourself needing an alternative for Arnold Presses. Maybe you don’t have…
Glute Bridges are an excellent exercise for activating the glutes and building posterior chain strength. They’re a bodyweight movement that can be beginner-friendly and easily incorporated into both warm-ups and workouts. However, sometimes you may want an alternative for Glute Bridges. Maybe you need something a bit more challenging to work your posterior chain or…