Understanding Momentum and Inertia On Cable Machines
Momentum and inertia may not be things you typically think about when you are designing a training program or are actually performing an exercise. However, momentum and inertia are actually quite important things to consider when discussing exercise. So, while this...
Tricep Rope Pressdowns – Proper Technique and Modifications
Tricep rope pressdowns are very effective for building the triceps, and today we’re going to discuss how to perform them effectively and then go through a couple of different variations of tricep rope pressdowns. Just to give you guys an idea of what different...
Prone Row (Seal Row) Proper Set Up
The prone row (often called the seal row), is an exercise that many people use to grow their back musculature. However, to use it effectively, you do actually need to set it up correctly. The prone row can be a phenomenal exercise for developing the upper back, if...
Heart Adaptations To Exercise
There are specific heart adaptations to exercise, and these are very often poorly understood. So, in this article, I am going to be discussing these heart adaptations and what they mean for you. I’m going to be discussing the heart with an emphasis on exercise,...
Standardising NEAT To Enhance Body Composition And Health
Standardising your NEAT is incredibly important, yet many people don’t actually do it. NEAT is your Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis, the component of your metabolism that accounts for all the little movements you do throughout the day. All of the...
Bench Press Masterclass: How To Set Up Correctly
Today we’re going to talk through some of the variables at play during the flat bench press. This is an important one to really think about what your client’s goal actually is, because if your client’s goal is to come into the gym for general health,...
Using The Incline Bench Press For The Upper Chest
Most people are generally aware that when we want to train the upper pec, the clavicular part of the pec, you are probably going to be told that you should be using the incline bench press, or at least some sort of incline pressing variation. This is generally sound...
How To Use The Plate Loaded Seated Row To Build A Big Back
How To Use The Plate Loaded Seated Row Exercise Features Muscles Worked:Â Latissimus dorsi (lats), trapezius (traps), rhomboids, rear deltoids, and biceps. If you take a “neutral” (narrower, with palms facing each other) grip, you will...