Battle Ropes are one of the most effective tools for building a strong core, powerful arms and shoulders and they’re also great for upper body conditioning. They’re also very beginner-friendly and can fit perfectly into a circuit. However, sometimes you may find yourself needing a Battle Rope alternative. The most obvious of which is… you…
Tire Flips are one of the most effective exercises for building explosive power. Flipping tires use the same explosive triple extension seen in Olympic lifts which are the gold standard for developing power. However, sometimes you may find yourself needing an alternative for Tire Flips. The most obvious reason is that you don’t have access…
Hang Clean is one of the most effective exercises for building explosive power. I’m a big believer in utilizing the Olympic lifts to help develop explosiveness in athletes and Hang Clean is one of my favorite variations. However, sometimes you may find yourself needing an alternative for Hang Clean. Maybe you don’t feel comfortable with…
Toes to Bar are one of the most effective exercises for building a strong, powerful core. They also come with additional benefits like grip strength, shoulder stability and upper body strength. However, sometimes you may find yourself needing an alternative for Toes to Bar. Maybe you don’t have a pull-up bar to use or maybe…
Medicine Ball Slams are one of the most effective exercises for building a powerful core. They’re also very beginner-friendly and can fit nicely into a warm-up. However, sometimes you may find yourself needing an alternative for Med Ball Slams. Maybe you don’t have a medicine ball or maybe you’re just looking to add some variety…
Dips are one of the most effective exercises for building upper body strength. I would place them right up there with Bench Press and Pull-ups in their effectiveness in building both strength and mass. However, sometimes you may find yourself needing an alternative for Dips. Maybe you don’t have a dip attachment or maybe you’re…
The Barbell Upright Row is an extremely popular supplemental exercise for shoulder development. It’s easy to learn, beginner-friendly and is one of the most effective exercises for focusing on the anterior deltoid. However, sometimes you may find yourself needing an alternative for Barbell Upright Row. Maybe you don’t have a barbell or maybe you’re just…
The Dumbbell Front Raise is an extremely popular supplemental exercise for shoulder development. It’s easy to learn, beginner-friendly and is one of the most effective exercises for focusing on the anterior deltoid. However, sometimes you may find yourself needing an alternative for Dumbbell Front Raises. Maybe you don’t have dumbbells or maybe you’re just looking to…
The Dumbbell Rear Delt Raise is an extremely popular supplemental exercise for shoulder development. It’s easy to learn, beginner-friendly and is one of the most effective exercises for focusing on the rear deltoids. However, sometimes you may need an alternative for Rear Delt Raises. Maybe you don’t have dumbbells or maybe you’re just looking to…
The Dumbbell Lateral Raise is an extremely popular supplemental exercise for shoulder development. It’s easy to learn, beginner-friendly and is one of the most effective exercises for focusing on the lateral deltoid. However, sometimes you may find yourself needing an alternative for Dumbbell Lateral Raises. Maybe you don’t have dumbbells or maybe you’re just looking to…