Training

Check this out: ever wondered if Batman would be even half as tough-looking with an upper body so ripped that he could glide off a cliff with legs like matchsticks? I’m betting the Joker would be in stitches (pun intended). Alright, folks, for those gym regulars, you know the drill – a killer set of … Read more

So, guess what? The gym scene has totally flipped in the last few years, and I’ve been soaking in the vibes. As a trainer with almost two decades in the game, I’ve spotted a cool shift, especially with the ladies – it’s all about that lower body action, and the glutes are stealing the show. … Read more

As “working from home” has become the new norm in recent years, it’s no surprise that more and more people are on the hunt for effective “home workouts.” And drawing from my two decades of experience as a fitness professional, I’ve noticed that, for many, the arms, chest, and abs/core take the spotlight (with glutes … Read more

I truly believe in the power of compound movements when it comes to enhancing the triple S of your triceps: shape, size, and strength. However, it’s undeniable that isolation exercises have their unique appeal. With isolation exercises, you can immediately feel the targeted muscle working. Enter, the lying tricep extension, also known as skull crushers. … Read more

The Egyptian lateral rise is a variation of the standard lateral raise that can assist you successfully increase shoulder size and muscle. The Egyptian lateral raise, like its classic counterpart, is a powerful shoulder-building exercise that isolates the deltoids (especially the anterior and medial deltoids) for hypertrophy over low stimulus, high rep sets. It’s simply … Read more

When we talk about building up the muscles in our lower body and getting stronger overall, traditional squats are like an old friend we turn to. But sometimes, we hit a roadblock where our progress slows down, and those aches and pains might even start to show up. That’s when we need to get a … Read more

Ever heard of the ‘humble row’ and pictured gym novices rowing away with the tiniest, shiniest dumbbells? Let’s clear the air – the humble row is simply another variation of the chest supported bent-over row exercise, a foundational strength-training technique that takes aim at a host of back muscles, encompassing the lats, rhomboids, and erector … Read more

Picture this: you’re at the gym, minding your own business, when you spot a group of fitness enthusiasts gathered around a mysterious machine. They’re laughing, cheering, and looking like they’re having the time of their lives. Curiosity piques your interest, and you can’t help but wonder what all the excitement is about. As you make … Read more

If you’ve been going to the gym for a while now, I am pretty sure you have heard of the strict press, overhead press, military press, or shoulder press. They may sound different, but they actually refer to the same exercise. It’s when you lift a barbell or dumbbells from your shoulders to above your … Read more