Zercher Squats are a unique squat variation that can do a great job at developing leg, back and core strength. Instead of loading the bar on your shoulders, you hold the bar on your forearms – just at the crease of your elbow. As beneficial as Zercher Squats may be, there may be situations where…
In the world of strength training, the Glute Ham Raise and Back Extension are two effective exercises to target the posterior chain. Both exercises have their own unique benefits and can be effective in building strength, improving athletic performance, and reducing the risk of injury. So, what’s the actual difference between the two? The short…
Hip Thrusts are an excellent exercise for developing strong glutes and hamstrings. However, sometimes you may need an alternative for Hip Thrusts. Maybe you don’t have a barbell or maybe you’re just looking to add some variety to your workouts. Whatever the reason, you’re in the right place. I’m about to share with you 10…
Belt Squats are a squat variation that doesn’t require any axial loading (basically the placing of a barbell on top of the shoulders). Anyone who has had back issues yet has been able to use Belt Squats as a replacement will tell you just have valuable they can be. This leads me to the first…
Two exercises that have become extremely popular thanks in large part to CrossFit are Wall Balls and Thrusters. Both exercises are total body movements that combine a powerful hip drive with an explosive overhead press. The question you may be asking yourself though, aside from equipment, what is the actual difference between the two? And,…
Let’s be honest, when most of us think of chest exercises we immediately think of Bench Press. Specifically, Bench Press with a bar. But, what if all you have to work with is a set of dumbbells? For example, you could be in a hotel gym and just be thankful you at least have dumbbells….
Pike Push-Ups are a Push-Up variation designed to build shoulder strength. Many beginners will use Pike Push-Ups as part of a progression toward doing Handstand Push-Ups. However, if you’re here reading this I’m guessing you need an alternative for Pike Push-Ups. Maybe you have an injury that is currently limiting you from being able to…
Wall Walks are an amazing exercise for building shoulder strength. Plus, in addition to developing shoulder strength, Wall Walks will also improve your coordination, shoulder stability and core strength. Wall Walks are also great to utilize as part of a progression toward doing Handstand Push-Ups. However, if you’re here reading this I’m guessing you need…
Pike Push-ups are a challenging variation of the traditional Push-Up that targets the shoulders, upper chest and triceps. This advanced bodyweight exercise requires you to position your body in a pike position, with your hips lifted high and your hands and feet on the ground. By performing a push-up in this position, you increase the…
The Z Press is an excellent Overhead Press variation that provides a ton of unique benefits. It completely takes the legs out of the press, it heavily utilizes the core and even demands a certain level of hamstring flexibility. However, sometimes you may find yourself needing an alternative for Barbell Z Presses. Maybe you don’t…