Training your triceps muscles is important if you want your arms to get bigger or stronger. As a beginner, you may not know the names of many triceps exercises, and without knowing the terminology, it can be challenging to research new exercises or make sense of workouts. Terms like “close-grip bench press” and “overhead extensions” … Read more
Your triceps make up nearly 70% of your upper arm mass. Yet, most people spend 80% of their arm day doing bicep curls. Big mistake. I learned this the hard way. For years, I hammered my biceps with set after set of curls, wondering why my arms weren’t growing. Then I discovered the power of … Read more
The renegade row is a full-body exercise that targets the primary muscle groups of the back, shoulders, and core while also engaging the triceps, biceps, and legs. It’s a powerful combination traditional plank and dumbbell row: You alternate between rowing one dumbbell up towards your chest while simultaneously stabilising your entire body with the other … Read more
Barbell triceps exercises are a great way to build muscle mass and strengthen your triceps. Due to the mechanical tension, they activate more than one muscle group at a time. I have tested dozens of variations on hundreds of clients, from complete beginners to competitive powerlifters. These 7 exercises consistently produce the best results for … Read more
Traditional weight training is excellent, but it’s not the only way to get bigger biceps. The right bodyweight movements can create enough tension to trigger muscle growth. After 10+ years as a fitness trainer, I’ve found something amazing: bodyweight exercises can build serious arm muscle. They are easy to do and can be done anywhere. … Read more
Building impressive biceps doesn’t require a fancy gym membership or expensive equipment. You know what? Some of the best bicep exercises are easy to do in your living room, and you don’t need much equipment—maybe even none. After testing many arm exercises over the past decade, I’ve found that these 10 home bicep exercises consistently … Read more
Renegade Row Push-Ups is a full-body exercise that combines a push-up with a row using dumbbells or other weights. It simultaneously targets multiple muscle groups, making it an efficient use of time for those looking to build strength and tone their upper body. The exercise’s movement requires coordination between the upper and lower body and helps develop better … Read more
Dumbbell push-ups are a variation of the traditional push-up exercise. Dumbbells allow a neutral grip, unlike a traditional push-up with a fixed, often hyperextended wrist position. So, for those who experience discomfort during standard push-ups, they help reduce stress on the wrist joint capsule and surrounding ligaments. They also allow for a deeper eccentric (lowering) phase, … Read more
Training your biceps muscles is important if you want your arms to get bigger or stronger. As a beginner, you may not know the names of many biceps exercises, and without knowing the terminology, It can be difficult to research new exercises or make sense of online workouts. Terms like “hammer curls” and “preacher curls” … Read more