Diamond Pushups are one of the most effective exercises for building upper body strength, specifically for the chest and triceps. However, sometimes you may find yourself needing an alternative for Diamond Pushups. Maybe you don’t have a bench (or barbell) or maybe you’re just looking to add some variety to your workouts. Whatever the reason,…
Nordic Hamstring Curls are one of the most effective hamstring exercises for developing strong hamstrings. They’re especially good for athletes as there has been plenty of research showing that Nordic Hamstring Curls can be very beneficial for preventing hamstring injuries. However, sometimes you may find yourself needing a Nordic Hamstring Curl alternative. For starters, Nordic…
Cable Crunch is one of the most popular exercises done on a cable machine. They’re one of the most unique ways to do abs with a weighted resistance. However, sometimes you may find yourself needing a Cable Crunch alternative. The most obvious of which being you don’t have access to a cable machine. But, perhaps…
Goblet Squats are an excellent exercise to use as a teaching tool for anyone first learning how to squat. They can also work great as part of a high-intensity circuit. However, sometimes you may find yourself needing an alternative for Goblet Squats. Maybe you don’t have a kettlebell or a dumbbell. Or, maybe you’re just…
The Cable Crossover is an extremely popular chest exercise. Almost every commercial gym in the country has a giant dual-tower cable machine. Why do they have this machine that takes up an insane amount of space? Cable Crossovers. However, sometimes you may find yourself needing an alternative for Cable Crossovers. The most obvious reason being…
Barbell Shrugs are one of my all-time favorite exercises. Giant traps not only look awesome, but powerful shrugs can help with Olympic lifting and strengthening the neck area has been shown to help reduce the risk of concussions for athletes. However, sometimes you may need an alternative for Barbell Shrug. Maybe you don’t have a…
Band Pull Aparts 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 Band Pull Aparts. Maybe you don’t have a resistance band or maybe you’re just looking to…
Incline Bench Press is one of the most effective exercises for building upper body strength, specifically for the upper chest, shoulders and triceps. However, sometimes you may find yourself needing an alternative for Incline Barbell Bench Press. Maybe you don’t have a bench (or a barbell) or maybe you’re just looking to add some variety…
Turkish Get-Ups are an amazingly unique exercise for improving coordination, shoulder stability, core strength and much more. Get-Ups pack a ton of benefits into one movement and they’re a great addition to any training program. However, sometimes you may need an alternative for Turkish Get-ups. Maybe you don’t have the necessary equipment or maybe you’re…
Hyperextensions are an excellent exercise for building posterior chain strength. They’re a bodyweight movement that can be beginner-friendly, but easily loaded and challenging to even advanced lifters. However, sometimes you may need an alternative for Hyperextensions. The most obvious reason of which is that you don’t have a Glute Ham Machine. I’ve had Glute Ham…