Strength-based workouts have often been associated with equipment like barbells and dumbbells… but with the rise of functional training (and the benefits this brings), there’s a new piece of equipment vying for your attention… the sandbag. But is a sandbag actually better than using a barbell? This comparison outlines the benefits of both barbells and …
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Anatomically speaking, there isn’t really an “underbutt” muscle… however, we can target the muscle fibres in the lower glutes and top of the hamstrings to really strengthen, tone and sculpt this part of the body. Stronger lower glutes will create a rounder appearance to the glutes, as well as helping to provide more lower body …
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If you’re looking for a squat variation to build strong, powerful quads… it’s time to talk about cyclist squats. Inspired by… well, you guessed it… cyclists, and popularized by strength coach Charles Poliquin, the cyclist squat pays homage to how the traditional squat can be so elegantly adapted to suit specific goals and training outcomes. …
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One of the reasons we love squats so much is the ability to adapt and adjust the standard movement to focus on specific goals and muscle groups. With subtle changes, you can better incorporate squats into all sorts of workouts and routines. For those looking to focus specifically on growing and strengthening your quads… you’re …
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In our recent head-to-head comparison of some of the best home workout apps, Openfit came out top in many categories. With live classes, a huge on-demand library of workouts, nutritional tracking, and priced at just $8/month, Openfit promises an incredible amount of value for such a small price tag. But is it worth it? And …
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Whether you already love barre workouts, or you’re tempted to give them a go for the first time, unsurprisingly, there are a whole host of barre-inspired apps that can help enhance your practice and routines. One of the biggest names in barre at the moment, is New York based Physique 57. As well as their …
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Gentle on knees… intense on muscular development, deficit reverse lunges are a fantastic exercise for so many reasons. The movement may not be the first exercise you think about for training your legs… but the outcome of using it in your workout routine can be substantial. The deficit is created by lunging backwards from a …
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The Asian squat is a deep squat that has strong cultural ties with numerous Asian countries. A seemingly simple exercise, it has grabbed international headlines and made many folks in Western countries realize that they are actually unable to hold such a deep squat. So why is the Asian squat so difficult for certain nationalities? …
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Looking to get fit and healthy? There’s an app for that…. In fact, there are a lot of apps for that. So, how can you decide which app is worth the money, and which one will actually help you reach your fitness goals? That’s where we’re here to help… We’ve been busy testing all the …
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In bodybuilding (and general strength training plans), the term “split” refers to how you divide your training through the week. Following a relevant training split can help you reach your fitness goals more efficiently, by influencing how you’re activating your muscles through the week. Two popular training splits are the Arnold split and the PPL …
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