The best way to remember what makes up the posterior chain is to think about all the muscles on the backside of your body.This group of muscles include the: glutes, hamstrings, calves, erector spinae, lats, traps and posterior deltoid muscles. …

What two leg exercises would you choose to add to your strength training routine at the gym? It will depend on individual goals and what’s available in terms of exercise equipment. With all things being equal, one way to determine what the best leg exercises are is through research. More…

It’s easy to stop going to the gym but so much harder to get back into it if you’ve had a long break. Maybe you’re on your way to recovering from an injury, maybe you’ve just come back from a holiday (lucky you!), or maybe you lost your way for…

Typical machine-based chest exercises can restrict range of motion at times. Cable-type strength machines, however, can make for a better user experience. The versatility of an adjustable origin point offers a more fluid movement pattern compared to a fixed option. As a result, cables allow you to move through multiple…

One of the most beneficial exercises you can do for the upper body is the bench press. We know it’s a great compound exercise that targets many different muscle groups. For those new to strength training, maybe begin with a less challenging push-up exercise before progressing to bench press. Here…

Everyone would like to have them. Most people, however, don’t work hard enough to get them. Bigger, stronger arms that is. Like any other muscle group, the resistance has to be challenging enough to push out about 3–4 sets for 8–12 repetitions. When muscles adapt and become stronger over time…

Who doesn’t like a few good nutrition and exercise tips sent their way to try? People typically fall into one of two categories. Those who exercise regularly and those who don’t (or are looking to start back up). The following tips can help individuals in both of these groups. …

There are many different single-leg exercises that can be added to a leg exercise workout, like a lunge, pistol squat and step-ups, to name just a few. Another great exercise that you can add to that list, is the Bulgarian Split Squat. Photos of Bulgarian Split Squat Exercises that focus on each individual leg are…

What are your favorite exercises to use when designing a 5×5 strength training program? There are so many exercise possibilities to choose from. Typically, the most efficient exercises to use are what are known as compound exercises. Let’s take a more indepth look at the topic. What are 5×5 Strength Training Programs? The typical 5×5 strength…