Some exercises are self-explanatory just by looking at their names. Others are a little more obscure and require some internet searching. Maybe that’s how you ended up here. You’re curious about what clean and press is, how to do it, which muscles it targets, and what advantages it can provide to your workout. Talking about … Read more
Your lats can become some of the most noticeable muscles in your body structure when properly grown, adding not just aesthetic size but also strength to aid in a variety of actions and workouts. There are many workouts that target this area of your upper body, such as the lat pulldown and inverted row, but … Read more
R Devipujak, is a 23-year-old former retail sales manager who now works as a personal trainer. Years of bullying for being thin and weak, as well as his smoking habit, had worn him down, and he was desperate to gain weight. Fueled by a desire to gain muscle and an even stronger desire to be strong, … Read more
The bench press very rightfully deserves its place in the hall of fame of free-weight exercises – it’s one hell of a chest-builder. While the regular bench press primarily works your chest while shoulders and triceps also share some of the work, the close grip bench press moves the focus to the triceps. So, if … Read more
Hard training should not be confused with smart training. If you want to gain muscle, you should concentrate on volume rather than how many times you go to, or how long you spend at the gym. It’s pretty straightforward to train hard, but training smart takes you closer to your objectives. Let’s imagine you wish … Read more
Back in my high school days, when I first heard the term “bone broth” getting thrown around for the first time, my initial thought was um, isn’t chicken broth already made with bones? It wasn’t until I started weightlifting and my coach introduced me to the myriad of health benefits that bone broth offers – … Read more
While COVID cases continue to climb in the North Country, The Klubhouse, located in the Big Lots Plaza in Plattsburgh, has been entrusted with ensuring their customers feel safe at their gym. “Our class attendance has decreased due to an increase in COVID cases in our neighborhood,” owners Kathi Grabda and Krystal Lewis stated, “but … Read more
A plank jack may vaguely sound like something you’d find in a hardware store, but it’s a powerful workout that’s gaining popularity in HIIT, core, and circuit training programmes. Holding a static plank is wonderful for your core, but combining it with a jumping jack motion with your feet takes it to the next level. … Read more
Squats will always be a staple of any exercise routine, but if you want to maximize your glute growth and develop your lower body to the next level, you’ll need to mix things up. This is where box squats come into the picture. Consider incorporating the box squat into your weightlifting practice if you’re seeking … Read more
Coaches across the world would agree with me on this, when it comes to building strong and powerful glutes, few workouts compare to the hip thrust. The hip thrust has gained popularity in the fitness world as a result of better awareness of how strong glutes affect almost every facet of life, including athletic and … Read more