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Cable Zercher Slant Board Squat This is a very cool exercise I have started doing with the following beneficial mechanics: - Slant Board (Heels Elevated): The incline shifts your center of gravity forward, allowing for greater knee flexion, a deeper squat for those with limited mobility and a more... upright torso. This puts an extreme emphasis on the quadriceps, particularly the vastus medialis (VMO) or teardrop muscle. - Zercher Position: Holding the load in the crooks of your elbows forces your upper back and core to work harder to prevent the weight from pulling your torso forward. This is a very natural force pattern that has great carryover to real life applications. - Safety/Stability: The cable acts as a guide, making it easier to maintain your balance on the slant board while focusing entirely on the muscle contraction, good for those who want to push the legs with a bit more “safety” than a free weight squat. Unlike a barbell where the tension changes through the range of motion (getting "easier" at the top), the cable provides constant mechanical tension throughout the entire squat. It is an exceptional movement for building teardrop quad definition and improving knee stability, as well as core bracing. I like to do it 6 or so sets, high volume repetitions - pyramiding up from low weight to high with minimal rest times - focusing on achieving the most brutal lactic acid build up that I can in the legs, done at the start of a workout. Even though the weight isn’t hugely high on the cable machine, it still packs a massive punch. Try it out! Wearing Sol Dept. 100% cotton sol shorts and drinking Aurum ancient mineral salts in my watershow more

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Leg extension tips ⬇️ Some things I have to correct with a lot of clients. 1) Stop kicking the weight up and focus on “dragging” the weight up with your quads…let the quads move the load. 2) FULL extension at the top…this is the only exercise in the gym that allows us to get the quads “fully short” in absence of the hips. Milk the most out of every rep. 3) Don’t lose all tension on the eccentric by “dropping the load” just have a decent element of control. Let the quads work and not just gravity. 4) For me this isn’t an exercise I really wanna load below sets of 8-10. The sweet spot for most tends to be that 10-20 zone as it allows you to focus on the above instead of just “shifting weight” 5) Attack this movement with the respect it deserves. This isn’t just a “pump and fluff” movement by any means. Anyone who trains these hard knows this. It’s an absolute bastard of an exercise when done correctly! Do them properly! Take these on board 🤝

Leg extension tips ⬇️ Some things I have to correct with a lot of clients. 1) Stop kicking the weight up and focus on “dragging” the weight up with your quads…let the quads move the load. 2) FULL extension at the top…this is the only exercise in the gym that allows us to get the quads “fully short” in absence of the hips. Milk the most out of every rep. 3) Don’t lose all tension on the eccentric by “dropping the load” just have a decent element of control. Let the quads work and not just gravity. 4) For me this isn’t an exercise I really wanna load below sets of 8-10. The sweet spot for most tends to be that 10-20 zone as it allows you to focus on the above instead of just “shifting weight” 5) Attack this movement with the respect it deserves. This isn’t just a “pump and fluff” movement by any means. Anyone who trains these hard knows this. It’s an absolute bastard of an exercise when done correctly! Do them properly! Take these on board 🤝

Francis Melia

33,100 views • 6 months ago

Let's talk about this lift, but let's do so in a way to move the strength and conditioning profession forward. There is too much weight on the bar. The athlete cannot do that much weight without the spotter pulling them up off the ground. We know these things to be true. Does this mean split squat should not have a 1RM? Or should not be 1RM (or rep tested)? No it does not. Split Squat should. It should just be assessed properly with no pulling up out of the bottom (just like a back squat should not, or spotters hands on a bench press). Love to see the safety with other spotters on each side, would just like to see less slamming knee on ground and needing to be pulled up out of the bottom. TL;DR - 1RM or rep max your split squat/reverse lunge, just make sure you don't let athletes slam their knee on the ground and make sure you don't pull the athlete up out of the bottom.

Let's talk about this lift, but let's do so in a way to move the strength and conditioning profession forward. There is too much weight on the bar. The athlete cannot do that much weight without the spotter pulling them up off the ground. We know these things to be true. Does this mean split squat should not have a 1RM? Or should not be 1RM (or rep tested)? No it does not. Split Squat should. It should just be assessed properly with no pulling up out of the bottom (just like a back squat should not, or spotters hands on a bench press). Love to see the safety with other spotters on each side, would just like to see less slamming knee on ground and needing to be pulled up out of the bottom. TL;DR - 1RM or rep max your split squat/reverse lunge, just make sure you don't let athletes slam their knee on the ground and make sure you don't pull the athlete up out of the bottom.

StrengthCoachNetwork

40,361 views • 8 months ago

Isometric Plate Hold A beautiful primal core finisher for any forearm, back or full body training day - fantastic for posture and real world strength - Torches the entire anterior chain — deep core brace (transverse abdominis, rectus, obliques) fights the forward pull to keep your spine neutral - Forges iron grip & forearm endurance from crushing those wide edges of the plate with the open handed grip Simply hold a plate out in front of yourself, taking some of the weight on your quads Hold heavy, breathe deep, stand up tall and constantly rebrace to keep tension Start lighter, hold for as long as you can, and work your way up. As I said, it helps to have a friend stack plates onto you but getting it up from the ground is part of the strength building too. Wearing full cotton outfit from Sol Dept.

Isometric Plate Hold A beautiful primal core finisher for any forearm, back or full body training day - fantastic for posture and real world strength - Torches the entire anterior chain — deep core brace (transverse abdominis, rectus, obliques) fights the forward pull to keep your spine neutral - Forges iron grip & forearm endurance from crushing those wide edges of the plate with the open handed grip Simply hold a plate out in front of yourself, taking some of the weight on your quads Hold heavy, breathe deep, stand up tall and constantly rebrace to keep tension Start lighter, hold for as long as you can, and work your way up. As I said, it helps to have a friend stack plates onto you but getting it up from the ground is part of the strength building too. Wearing full cotton outfit from Sol Dept.

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Exercise 1: Cable Crunch This is the foundational exercise for a six-pack It allows you to progressively overload The Cable crunch primarily targets the upper and middle part of your abs • Stand facing cable machine with rope overhead. • Grab rope, kneel with 90-degree bent knees • Keep hips stable, engage core • Round your back at the bottom of the movement • Arch your back at the top of the movement • Flex spine, bring elbows to knees • Exhale, squeeze abs, hold briefly • Return slowly to start position • Aim for 10-15 reps per set

Exercise 1: Cable Crunch This is the foundational exercise for a six-pack It allows you to progressively overload The Cable crunch primarily targets the upper and middle part of your abs • Stand facing cable machine with rope overhead. • Grab rope, kneel with 90-degree bent knees • Keep hips stable, engage core • Round your back at the bottom of the movement • Arch your back at the top of the movement • Flex spine, bring elbows to knees • Exhale, squeeze abs, hold briefly • Return slowly to start position • Aim for 10-15 reps per set

Loc Nguyen

104,915 views • 2 years ago

How to choose the right weight for your working sets in the gym - You can weight select on a set by set basis - If you’re hitting or exceeding the high end of the rep range, you can/should increase the load even if this means it doesn’t stay uniform on a given day - If you’re falling below or you believe you’re in danger of falling below the low end of the rep range, you can/should decrease the load even if this means it doesn’t stay uniform on a given day - Weight does NOT have to stay uniform across your sets of a given exercise on a given day but you should have a good reason for adding or reducing load Ideal rep range = 5-10ish All sets should end as a result of you hitting failure or your RIR prescription (0-2ish) Is this the ONLY way to train effectively? NO! Is it the most efficient/effective way? YES…or very close

How to choose the right weight for your working sets in the gym - You can weight select on a set by set basis - If you’re hitting or exceeding the high end of the rep range, you can/should increase the load even if this means it doesn’t stay uniform on a given day - If you’re falling below or you believe you’re in danger of falling below the low end of the rep range, you can/should decrease the load even if this means it doesn’t stay uniform on a given day - Weight does NOT have to stay uniform across your sets of a given exercise on a given day but you should have a good reason for adding or reducing load Ideal rep range = 5-10ish All sets should end as a result of you hitting failure or your RIR prescription (0-2ish) Is this the ONLY way to train effectively? NO! Is it the most efficient/effective way? YES…or very close

Dean Turner

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Great stretch for people who sit at desks. It’s called a Cossack Squat. This works your adductor muscles, which are one of the largest muscles in your legs, but due to long periods of sitting, they can become tight and inflexible. The Cossack Squat restores and improves your lower body's range of motion while developing mobility in your hips, knees, hamstrings, and ankles. It also helps you build resilient joints and soft tissues, squat deeper, and stay protected while running and jumping. Here's how to do them: 1. Start in a wide stance using support if needed. 2. Shift your weight to the right leg & sit back as far as you can. 3. Keep the left leg extended as you rotate your toes up. 4. Keep your right heel on the floor and torso upright. 5. Pause, then push back to the wide-legged starting position. 6. Do the same on the next side. Do this for 6-12 reps each side. Your hips and groin will thank you 🙏🏼

Great stretch for people who sit at desks. It’s called a Cossack Squat. This works your adductor muscles, which are one of the largest muscles in your legs, but due to long periods of sitting, they can become tight and inflexible. The Cossack Squat restores and improves your lower body's range of motion while developing mobility in your hips, knees, hamstrings, and ankles. It also helps you build resilient joints and soft tissues, squat deeper, and stay protected while running and jumping. Here's how to do them: 1. Start in a wide stance using support if needed. 2. Shift your weight to the right leg & sit back as far as you can. 3. Keep the left leg extended as you rotate your toes up. 4. Keep your right heel on the floor and torso upright. 5. Pause, then push back to the wide-legged starting position. 6. Do the same on the next side. Do this for 6-12 reps each side. Your hips and groin will thank you 🙏🏼

Dan Go

62,807 views • 1 month ago

How To Train Squats For Explosiveness 99% of athletes are not strongest in the deep portion of a squat. When you become stronger in the bottom 1/4 of the rep, you build so much more knee resilience against injury in any range higher than that position. We focus on controlling the eccentric part of the rep for 4 seconds down, and explode out from the bottom. The goal is to drive knees over toes, keep the chest up and out, & not allow the back to round. As you can see in the video, any can work this easier or tougher levels with just body weight or loaded barbell.

How To Train Squats For Explosiveness 99% of athletes are not strongest in the deep portion of a squat. When you become stronger in the bottom 1/4 of the rep, you build so much more knee resilience against injury in any range higher than that position. We focus on controlling the eccentric part of the rep for 4 seconds down, and explode out from the bottom. The goal is to drive knees over toes, keep the chest up and out, & not allow the back to round. As you can see in the video, any can work this easier or tougher levels with just body weight or loaded barbell.

Justin Mucci

22,408 views • 7 months ago

#GainzDealerTipofTheDay Major Deadlift KEY👇 Sit “BACK” into the hips! ➡️ One of the most common deadlift mistakes I see in a lot of lifters is starting with the hips either too high or too low at the start of the lift. One of my favorite ways to remedy this is to sit back until you feel the load in your glutes. This will create an “anchor” with your hips and from there you call pull your chest up and push with your legs to initiate the lift. If the hips are in the right spot, it will feel like the weight is going to “leverage” itself right off the ground due to the tension felt in the glutes at this time. The hip height on this is going to look different on everyone depending on individual leverages, but the sensation and overall function of the cue will be the same. At the start of a deadlift, we want our hips at the highest they can be with our shoulders in line with the bar. This cue will help to accomplish that! Bookmark this and share it out for me if you found this helpful!

#GainzDealerTipofTheDay Major Deadlift KEY👇 Sit “BACK” into the hips! ➡️ One of the most common deadlift mistakes I see in a lot of lifters is starting with the hips either too high or too low at the start of the lift. One of my favorite ways to remedy this is to sit back until you feel the load in your glutes. This will create an “anchor” with your hips and from there you call pull your chest up and push with your legs to initiate the lift. If the hips are in the right spot, it will feel like the weight is going to “leverage” itself right off the ground due to the tension felt in the glutes at this time. The hip height on this is going to look different on everyone depending on individual leverages, but the sensation and overall function of the cue will be the same. At the start of a deadlift, we want our hips at the highest they can be with our shoulders in line with the bar. This cue will help to accomplish that! Bookmark this and share it out for me if you found this helpful!

Jeromy Bryk- Strength and Physique Coach

40,743 views • 2 years ago

Benefits of a rack pull By setting the bar at a higher position in a cage (typically about 1-2 inches right below the knee cap), we can eliminate the bottom portion of the movement off the ground which is going to 1) Allow us to use more weight 2) By shortening the bar path we're focusing on the lockout portion of the deadlift which is primarily a back dominant movement. More load, more tension on the back, less reliance on the hips and legs to get it moving like a Romanian deadlift Rack pulls = great for packing on slabs of meat to your back

Benefits of a rack pull By setting the bar at a higher position in a cage (typically about 1-2 inches right below the knee cap), we can eliminate the bottom portion of the movement off the ground which is going to 1) Allow us to use more weight 2) By shortening the bar path we're focusing on the lockout portion of the deadlift which is primarily a back dominant movement. More load, more tension on the back, less reliance on the hips and legs to get it moving like a Romanian deadlift Rack pulls = great for packing on slabs of meat to your back

Bailey Schober | Men’s Fitness & Nutrition Coach

22,227 views • 2 months ago

Chest Workout Routine To build a great chest, you need the right workout routine. This routine will help you effectively target your chest muscles and build strength and size. Warm-up (5-10 minutes) It is important to warm up before starting any workout. This prevents injury and prepares the muscles for the workout. * Light cardio (such as jumping jacks or skipping) * Dynamic stretching (such as arm circles, torso twists) Main Workout Perform the following exercises in 3-4 sets, with 8-12 repetitions in each set. Rest 60-90 seconds between each set. * Barbell Bench Press * This is one of the most effective exercises for the chest. It targets the upper, middle and lower chest muscles. * How to do: Lie on your back on a bench, feet firmly planted on the floor. Hold the barbell slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. Bring the barbell down to your chest and then push it up. * Incline Dumbbell Press * This exercise especially helps develop the upper chest muscles. * How to do: Sit on an inclined bench (about 30-45 degrees). Hold a dumbbell in each hand. Push the dumbbells up above your chest, then slowly bring them down. * Dumbbell Fly * This exercise helps stretch the chest muscles and give a deep cut. * How to do: Lie on the bench on your back, holding a dumbbell in each hand. With your arms slightly bent, stretch the dumbbells above your chest as if you were hugging someone. Slowly bring them back to the starting position. * Cable Crossover * This exercise focuses on the inner chest muscles and provides a better definition. * How to do: Stand in the middle of the cable machine. Hold a handle with each hand. Bring your arms to the front, as if you are bringing your hands together. * Push-ups * Push-ups are a great bodyweight exercise that strengthens the chest, shoulders and triceps. * How to do: Come down on your palms and toes, keeping the body straight. Lower your chest close to the ground and then push up. If normal push-ups are difficult, you can do them on your knees. Cool-down (5-10 minutes) Cooling down and stretching after a workout is important for muscle recovery. * Do static stretches of the chest, shoulders and triceps. Hold each stretch for 20-30 seconds. Important tips * Progressive overload: Slowly increase the weight or increase the number of repetitions over time so that your muscles are constantly challenged. * Correct Form: Always focus on maintaining correct form. Incorrect form can lead to injuries and muscles not being targeted properly. * Nutrition: Adequate protein and a balanced diet are important for muscle growth. * Rest: Getting enough sleep and giving your chest a rest before the next workout is essential for muscle recovery and growth. This routine can help you build a strong and well-developed chest. Remember, consistency is key to seeing results!

Chest Workout Routine To build a great chest, you need the right workout routine. This routine will help you effectively target your chest muscles and build strength and size. Warm-up (5-10 minutes) It is important to warm up before starting any workout. This prevents injury and prepares the muscles for the workout. * Light cardio (such as jumping jacks or skipping) * Dynamic stretching (such as arm circles, torso twists) Main Workout Perform the following exercises in 3-4 sets, with 8-12 repetitions in each set. Rest 60-90 seconds between each set. * Barbell Bench Press * This is one of the most effective exercises for the chest. It targets the upper, middle and lower chest muscles. * How to do: Lie on your back on a bench, feet firmly planted on the floor. Hold the barbell slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. Bring the barbell down to your chest and then push it up. * Incline Dumbbell Press * This exercise especially helps develop the upper chest muscles. * How to do: Sit on an inclined bench (about 30-45 degrees). Hold a dumbbell in each hand. Push the dumbbells up above your chest, then slowly bring them down. * Dumbbell Fly * This exercise helps stretch the chest muscles and give a deep cut. * How to do: Lie on the bench on your back, holding a dumbbell in each hand. With your arms slightly bent, stretch the dumbbells above your chest as if you were hugging someone. Slowly bring them back to the starting position. * Cable Crossover * This exercise focuses on the inner chest muscles and provides a better definition. * How to do: Stand in the middle of the cable machine. Hold a handle with each hand. Bring your arms to the front, as if you are bringing your hands together. * Push-ups * Push-ups are a great bodyweight exercise that strengthens the chest, shoulders and triceps. * How to do: Come down on your palms and toes, keeping the body straight. Lower your chest close to the ground and then push up. If normal push-ups are difficult, you can do them on your knees. Cool-down (5-10 minutes) Cooling down and stretching after a workout is important for muscle recovery. * Do static stretches of the chest, shoulders and triceps. Hold each stretch for 20-30 seconds. Important tips * Progressive overload: Slowly increase the weight or increase the number of repetitions over time so that your muscles are constantly challenged. * Correct Form: Always focus on maintaining correct form. Incorrect form can lead to injuries and muscles not being targeted properly. * Nutrition: Adequate protein and a balanced diet are important for muscle growth. * Rest: Getting enough sleep and giving your chest a rest before the next workout is essential for muscle recovery and growth. This routine can help you build a strong and well-developed chest. Remember, consistency is key to seeing results!

Dev Fitness Expert

11,047 views • 11 months ago

Add some Smith Machine Bulgarians into your leg day Little bit easier to maintain stability if that’s always been an issue for ya on Bulgarians I wrap a pair of lifting straps around shoulder width on the bar to simulate as if I’m doing a safety bar making it easier on the shoulders Blows the quads, hammies, and glutes up Helps to build up knee strength over time Fuck dude, there’s so many benefits to this exercise I could go on forever DBAP and start doing these if ya wanna develop your legs better

Add some Smith Machine Bulgarians into your leg day Little bit easier to maintain stability if that’s always been an issue for ya on Bulgarians I wrap a pair of lifting straps around shoulder width on the bar to simulate as if I’m doing a safety bar making it easier on the shoulders Blows the quads, hammies, and glutes up Helps to build up knee strength over time Fuck dude, there’s so many benefits to this exercise I could go on forever DBAP and start doing these if ya wanna develop your legs better

Bailey Schober | Men’s Fitness & Nutrition Coach

14,336 views • 11 months ago

Bulgarian split squats are one of the best single leg strength exercises for runners. Your glutes and quads work together to drive you up while your hip has to stabilize the entire movement. That's something a normal squat or goblet squat won't give you. Setup tip: sit on the bench, place your heels forward. That's where your standing foot goes. Focus points: → Drive straight up and down, not backward → A slight forward lean loads the glutes more (stay upright if you want it quad dominant) → Control the lowering phase. Don't drop into it 3 x 8-10 each side. Have the weight opposite of the standing leg.

Bulgarian split squats are one of the best single leg strength exercises for runners. Your glutes and quads work together to drive you up while your hip has to stabilize the entire movement. That's something a normal squat or goblet squat won't give you. Setup tip: sit on the bench, place your heels forward. That's where your standing foot goes. Focus points: → Drive straight up and down, not backward → A slight forward lean loads the glutes more (stay upright if you want it quad dominant) → Control the lowering phase. Don't drop into it 3 x 8-10 each side. Have the weight opposite of the standing leg.

Tim Roozendaal

161,199 views • 3 months ago

THE BEST EXERCISE FOR SIX-PACK ABS!? The Barbell Ab Rollout is my favorite abdominal exercise for several reasons. * Comprehensive Core Training: Unlike some other exercises that only target specific abdominal muscles, the barbell ab rollout is a comprehensive exercise that engages the entire core. It targets not only the rectus abdominis (the “six-pack” muscle) but also the internal and external obliques, the transverse abdominis, and even the lower back muscles. * Customizable Intensity: You can easily adjust the difficulty of the exercise to match your fitness level. If you’re a beginner, you can start by rolling out a short distance. As you become stronger and more comfortable with the movement, you can increase the distance to make the exercise more challenging. Notice that I rollout so far that I touch the ground with my chest! * Requires Minimal Equipment: All you need is a barbell (or ab-wheel) and some space. * Provides a Full Body Workout: Even though it’s primarily an abdominal exercise, the ab rollout engages many other muscle groups as well. You’ll work your shoulders, chest, and arms to control the barbell, and your glutes and hamstrings to maintain stability.

THE BEST EXERCISE FOR SIX-PACK ABS!? The Barbell Ab Rollout is my favorite abdominal exercise for several reasons. * Comprehensive Core Training: Unlike some other exercises that only target specific abdominal muscles, the barbell ab rollout is a comprehensive exercise that engages the entire core. It targets not only the rectus abdominis (the “six-pack” muscle) but also the internal and external obliques, the transverse abdominis, and even the lower back muscles. * Customizable Intensity: You can easily adjust the difficulty of the exercise to match your fitness level. If you’re a beginner, you can start by rolling out a short distance. As you become stronger and more comfortable with the movement, you can increase the distance to make the exercise more challenging. Notice that I rollout so far that I touch the ground with my chest! * Requires Minimal Equipment: All you need is a barbell (or ab-wheel) and some space. * Provides a Full Body Workout: Even though it’s primarily an abdominal exercise, the ab rollout engages many other muscle groups as well. You’ll work your shoulders, chest, and arms to control the barbell, and your glutes and hamstrings to maintain stability.

Marc Lobliner - IFBB Pro

59,933 views • 3 years ago

This home lunge superset isn't for the faint of heart. The burning heat in your legs will beg you to stop, but the strength and growth you'll reap make it all worth it. 4 sets of 12 forward lunges, then 12 Reverse right away. Build a lower body that stands the test of time: Lunge Form Cues Set-Up: Stand tall with feet hip-width apart, hands on hips or at your sides. Alignment: Keep your chest up and shoulders back. Step: Take a big step forward, lowering your hips until both knees are bent at 90 degrees. Brace: Engage your core and maintain balance as your front foot lands to stabilize the movement. Push: Drive through your front heel to return to the starting position. Breathing: Inhale as you lower into the lunge, exhale as you push back up. 5 Lunge mistakes and how to avoid them 1. Taking Too Small a Step - What Happens: A short step limits the range of motion, reducing muscle activation in the glutes and quads. - Fix: Step far enough forward to allow both knees to bend at 90 degrees. 2. Rising Onto the Front Toes - What Happens: Lifting the heel shifts balance and reduces engagement of the glutes and hamstrings. - Fix: Keep your front foot flat, pressing firmly through the heel. 3. Poor Hip Alignment - What Happens: Tilting or rotating the hips reduces balance and proper muscle engagement. - Fix: Keep your hips square and aligned with your torso throughout the movement. 4. Feet Too Narrow or Wide - What Happens: Misaligned foot placement reduces stability and increases the chance of losing balance. - Fix: Keep your feet hip-width apart to maintain balance and proper alignment during the lunge. 5. Not Engaging the Core - What Happens: A weak core reduces balance and stability, increasing the risk of wobbling. - Fix: Brace your core upon landing to absorb the impact and keep your torso steady and aligned. Reverse Lunge Form Cues Set-Up: Stand tall with feet hip-width apart, hands on hips or at your sides. Alignment: Keep your chest lifted, core engaged, and shoulders back. Step: Step one leg back, lowering your hips until both knees are bent at 90 degrees. Land: Land on the top of your back foot with the toes pointed to stretch the ankle and prevent assistance from the toes. Push: Drive through your front heel to return to the starting position. Breathing: Inhale as you lower into the lunge, exhale as you push back up. 5 Reverse Lunge Mistakes and how to avoid them: 1. Using the Toes for Support on the Back Foot - What Happens: Relying on the back toes reduces the stretch in the ankle and shifts focus away from the front leg. - Fix: Land on the top of your back foot with the toes pointed to stretch the ankle and isolate the front leg fully. 2. Leaning Forward - What Happens: Leaning forward places unnecessary strain on the lower back and reduces engagement of the glutes and quads. -Fix: Keep your chest up and shoulders back to maintain an upright posture.Letting the Front Knee 3. Collapse Inward - What Happens: Knee valgus increases stress on the knee joint and reduces stability. - Fix: Ensure the front knee tracks over the middle of your foot throughout the movement. 4. Letting the Front Knee Collapse Inward - What Happens: Knee valgus increases stress on the knee joint and reduces stability. - Fix: Ensure the front knee tracks over the middle of your foot throughout the movement. 5. Pushing Off the Back Foot - What Happens: Using the back foot to assist reduces the workload on the front leg. - Fix: Focus on driving through the heel of the front foot to return to the starting position.

This home lunge superset isn't for the faint of heart. The burning heat in your legs will beg you to stop, but the strength and growth you'll reap make it all worth it. 4 sets of 12 forward lunges, then 12 Reverse right away. Build a lower body that stands the test of time: Lunge Form Cues Set-Up: Stand tall with feet hip-width apart, hands on hips or at your sides. Alignment: Keep your chest up and shoulders back. Step: Take a big step forward, lowering your hips until both knees are bent at 90 degrees. Brace: Engage your core and maintain balance as your front foot lands to stabilize the movement. Push: Drive through your front heel to return to the starting position. Breathing: Inhale as you lower into the lunge, exhale as you push back up. 5 Lunge mistakes and how to avoid them 1. Taking Too Small a Step - What Happens: A short step limits the range of motion, reducing muscle activation in the glutes and quads. - Fix: Step far enough forward to allow both knees to bend at 90 degrees. 2. Rising Onto the Front Toes - What Happens: Lifting the heel shifts balance and reduces engagement of the glutes and hamstrings. - Fix: Keep your front foot flat, pressing firmly through the heel. 3. Poor Hip Alignment - What Happens: Tilting or rotating the hips reduces balance and proper muscle engagement. - Fix: Keep your hips square and aligned with your torso throughout the movement. 4. Feet Too Narrow or Wide - What Happens: Misaligned foot placement reduces stability and increases the chance of losing balance. - Fix: Keep your feet hip-width apart to maintain balance and proper alignment during the lunge. 5. Not Engaging the Core - What Happens: A weak core reduces balance and stability, increasing the risk of wobbling. - Fix: Brace your core upon landing to absorb the impact and keep your torso steady and aligned. Reverse Lunge Form Cues Set-Up: Stand tall with feet hip-width apart, hands on hips or at your sides. Alignment: Keep your chest lifted, core engaged, and shoulders back. Step: Step one leg back, lowering your hips until both knees are bent at 90 degrees. Land: Land on the top of your back foot with the toes pointed to stretch the ankle and prevent assistance from the toes. Push: Drive through your front heel to return to the starting position. Breathing: Inhale as you lower into the lunge, exhale as you push back up. 5 Reverse Lunge Mistakes and how to avoid them: 1. Using the Toes for Support on the Back Foot - What Happens: Relying on the back toes reduces the stretch in the ankle and shifts focus away from the front leg. - Fix: Land on the top of your back foot with the toes pointed to stretch the ankle and isolate the front leg fully. 2. Leaning Forward - What Happens: Leaning forward places unnecessary strain on the lower back and reduces engagement of the glutes and quads. -Fix: Keep your chest up and shoulders back to maintain an upright posture.Letting the Front Knee 3. Collapse Inward - What Happens: Knee valgus increases stress on the knee joint and reduces stability. - Fix: Ensure the front knee tracks over the middle of your foot throughout the movement. 4. Letting the Front Knee Collapse Inward - What Happens: Knee valgus increases stress on the knee joint and reduces stability. - Fix: Ensure the front knee tracks over the middle of your foot throughout the movement. 5. Pushing Off the Back Foot - What Happens: Using the back foot to assist reduces the workload on the front leg. - Fix: Focus on driving through the heel of the front foot to return to the starting position.

Alex Bernier

14,524 views • 1 year ago

Barbell Squats build more than your quads. They build more than your legs. They put systemic stress on your entire body, forcing it to grow. Barbell Rows build more than your lats. They build your entire back, including your erectors and traps. They also add to the growth of your posterior chain. I could go on with other free weight examples, just understand this: The overall hypertrophic stimulus and added muscle density achieved with heavy, free-weight compound lifts will be greater than what’s achieved using machines exclusively. In the context of bodybuilding, a combination of both free weights and machines is the best scenario… under one condition: The aim should be to first max out both maximal strength and execution quality on free-weight lifts. That’s how most of the best physiques in history were built. And that should be the bread and butter for any beginner, up to a late-intermediate / early-advanced lifter. Don’t just take my word for it. Study the history of bodybuilding and how the biggest mofos built their physiques.

Barbell Squats build more than your quads. They build more than your legs. They put systemic stress on your entire body, forcing it to grow. Barbell Rows build more than your lats. They build your entire back, including your erectors and traps. They also add to the growth of your posterior chain. I could go on with other free weight examples, just understand this: The overall hypertrophic stimulus and added muscle density achieved with heavy, free-weight compound lifts will be greater than what’s achieved using machines exclusively. In the context of bodybuilding, a combination of both free weights and machines is the best scenario… under one condition: The aim should be to first max out both maximal strength and execution quality on free-weight lifts. That’s how most of the best physiques in history were built. And that should be the bread and butter for any beginner, up to a late-intermediate / early-advanced lifter. Don’t just take my word for it. Study the history of bodybuilding and how the biggest mofos built their physiques.

Bartek Ka

117,689 views • 5 months ago

In the 3 years since I severely herniated a disc at L5/S1, I’ve tried everything under the sun to rehab and prevent reinjury. If I had to recommend just one exercise, it would be this one. It’s the single best exercise for strengthening the posterior chain and the intricate scaffold of muscles that support the spine. It’s a $100 piece of equipment (link in the comments below). Start with static holds and work your way up to 2 minutes. Then start moving as shown below and work your way up to 3 sets of 30. Then you can do more advanced things like added weight and one-leg static holds. A 3-minute deep squat each morning plus this exercise 2-3 times a week plus hanging knee lifts is a great basic back mobility program. If you want to go deeper, check out my full back program in the comments below.

In the 3 years since I severely herniated a disc at L5/S1, I’ve tried everything under the sun to rehab and prevent reinjury. If I had to recommend just one exercise, it would be this one. It’s the single best exercise for strengthening the posterior chain and the intricate scaffold of muscles that support the spine. It’s a $100 piece of equipment (link in the comments below). Start with static holds and work your way up to 2 minutes. Then start moving as shown below and work your way up to 3 sets of 30. Then you can do more advanced things like added weight and one-leg static holds. A 3-minute deep squat each morning plus this exercise 2-3 times a week plus hanging knee lifts is a great basic back mobility program. If you want to go deeper, check out my full back program in the comments below.

Kevin Dahlstrom

1,071,822 views • 4 months ago

The muscle group that makes men over 40 look old from behind: Rear delts. It's pretty easy to spot if this applies to you. Just stand side on in front of a mirror. You'll notice your shoulders will be rolled forward, likely your head is forward too, and your posture resembles something akin to Quasimodo. And you shouldn't be surprised. This is what happens after 25 years of pressing and desk work training the FRONT of your shoulder while the back of it did nothing. Every push you've ever done pulled your shoulders forward. Almost nothing you've done pulls them back into the socket. The fix I use (and recommend to clients too)? Seated single arm rear delt row with a high elbow and a roller squeezed between the knees. Why each piece matters: High elbow = this is what separates it from a normal row. Elbow travels out and up, in line with the rear delt fibers. Row with a tucked elbow and your lats take over. Lats are already strong. That's not the target. Seated + roller squeeze = pelvis anchored, ribs stacked, spine can't lean back to cheat the weight up. The rep comes from the shoulder, not momentum. No squeeze, and the lean-back creeps in by rep six. Single arm = most men over 40 have one shoulder blade that sits lower and works worse. Bilateral rows let the good side carry it. One arm at a time, the weak side gets found out and fixed. Cable = tension through the whole arc, including the stretched position in front of your body where the rear delt actually needs work. The rear delt pulls your arm back in line with your body. Train it and your shoulders sit where they did at 30. You'll find your shirts hang differently and you'll command a more assertive posture in board meetings and Zoom calls. Remember... User a lighter weight, high elbow and feel the back of the shoulder do the work. Most guys never have.

The muscle group that makes men over 40 look old from behind: Rear delts. It's pretty easy to spot if this applies to you. Just stand side on in front of a mirror. You'll notice your shoulders will be rolled forward, likely your head is forward too, and your posture resembles something akin to Quasimodo. And you shouldn't be surprised. This is what happens after 25 years of pressing and desk work training the FRONT of your shoulder while the back of it did nothing. Every push you've ever done pulled your shoulders forward. Almost nothing you've done pulls them back into the socket. The fix I use (and recommend to clients too)? Seated single arm rear delt row with a high elbow and a roller squeezed between the knees. Why each piece matters: High elbow = this is what separates it from a normal row. Elbow travels out and up, in line with the rear delt fibers. Row with a tucked elbow and your lats take over. Lats are already strong. That's not the target. Seated + roller squeeze = pelvis anchored, ribs stacked, spine can't lean back to cheat the weight up. The rep comes from the shoulder, not momentum. No squeeze, and the lean-back creeps in by rep six. Single arm = most men over 40 have one shoulder blade that sits lower and works worse. Bilateral rows let the good side carry it. One arm at a time, the weak side gets found out and fixed. Cable = tension through the whole arc, including the stretched position in front of your body where the rear delt actually needs work. The rear delt pulls your arm back in line with your body. Train it and your shoulders sit where they did at 30. You'll find your shirts hang differently and you'll command a more assertive posture in board meetings and Zoom calls. Remember... User a lighter weight, high elbow and feel the back of the shoulder do the work. Most guys never have.

Simmo

35,522 views • 4 days ago

Great stretch for people who sit at desks all day or deal with low back pain. It's called the Tactical Frog. One of the most overlooked areas of the lower body is the inner thigh aka. the adductor. Inflexible or weak adductors can reduce hip mobility as well as cause knee and low back pain. Improving your adductors improves your hip mobility, which is crucial for anyone that sits at a desk for long periods of time. How to do this: 1. Start with hands and knees on the ground. Neutral spine with shins on the ground. 2. Spread your knees apart as far as possible 3. Push your butt back to your ankles. Start on your hands first and if you're flexible enough use your forearms for support. With any stretch, you always go where your range of motion allows you to go. Do this for a set of 30-60 seconds daily and breathe while performing it. Your hips will thank you.

Great stretch for people who sit at desks all day or deal with low back pain. It's called the Tactical Frog. One of the most overlooked areas of the lower body is the inner thigh aka. the adductor. Inflexible or weak adductors can reduce hip mobility as well as cause knee and low back pain. Improving your adductors improves your hip mobility, which is crucial for anyone that sits at a desk for long periods of time. How to do this: 1. Start with hands and knees on the ground. Neutral spine with shins on the ground. 2. Spread your knees apart as far as possible 3. Push your butt back to your ankles. Start on your hands first and if you're flexible enough use your forearms for support. With any stretch, you always go where your range of motion allows you to go. Do this for a set of 30-60 seconds daily and breathe while performing it. Your hips will thank you.

Dan Go

967,225 views • 3 years ago

Pendulum squat tips ⬇️ 1) Foot stance will be individual…too high and you’ll pull in too much glutes…too low and your knees won’t be happy. Find a middle ground that allows you to be powerful and nail the quads with enough knee flexion. 2) Prefer a “toes forward” approach on this one to stack the knees/ankles in alignment to work with the arch of the pendulum itself. 3) Imagine “pulling yourself” into the bottom position with your quads here with enough control to nail the actual quads themselves. 4) Don’t camp out at the top excessively and turn it into a “rest pause” set. Keep the flow of your reps consistent to standardise things. 5) Pick a weight that allows you to fail in that 8-15 zone…find your nuts and take the set all the way (will likely feel heavy from rep 3/4 haha) Petition to rename this exercise “The Humbler” Make use if you have access.

Pendulum squat tips ⬇️ 1) Foot stance will be individual…too high and you’ll pull in too much glutes…too low and your knees won’t be happy. Find a middle ground that allows you to be powerful and nail the quads with enough knee flexion. 2) Prefer a “toes forward” approach on this one to stack the knees/ankles in alignment to work with the arch of the pendulum itself. 3) Imagine “pulling yourself” into the bottom position with your quads here with enough control to nail the actual quads themselves. 4) Don’t camp out at the top excessively and turn it into a “rest pause” set. Keep the flow of your reps consistent to standardise things. 5) Pick a weight that allows you to fail in that 8-15 zone…find your nuts and take the set all the way (will likely feel heavy from rep 3/4 haha) Petition to rename this exercise “The Humbler” Make use if you have access.

Francis Melia

12,119 views • 6 months ago