Bicep curls are a classic exercise for building bigger, stronger arms. They target the biceps and forearms, helping you achieve muscular and defined arms. With so many variations—like dumbbell curls, barbell curls, and cable curls—it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Each type has its own advantages, but how do you know which one is best for … Read more
The side plank dip, also called the side plank hip lift, is an excellent exercise for strengthening your obliques and outer thighs. This move starts in a side plank position, where you support your body with one arm and your feet (or knees for a modified version). From there, you lower your hips toward the … Read more
Want to build bigger, more muscular biceps? Free weights, such as barbell curls, are effective, but doing biceps workouts with machines can help isolate and fully fatigue your bicep muscles. Biceps machine exercises are a great way to target and isolate your biceps muscles for maximum growth. However, with so many bicep machine exercises, it … Read more
Push-ups are among the most effective bodyweight exercises for building upper-body strength. They require no equipment, can be done anywhere, and offer various modifications to target different muscle groups. There are many variations of push-ups that can be used. How you position your hands when doing push-ups can change muscular recruitment patterns. This minor tweak … Read more
You’ve wanted to build a stronger upper body… But you’re not thrilled about dropping hundreds on fancy gym equipment. I have good news to share: You can also get an effective upper body workout with resistance bands. Today, I’m excited to share how you can use these handy portable powerhouses to smartly sculpt your arms, … Read more
The Side plank is a great bodyweight exercise that helps you develop the strength and stability of your core. Your muscles are strengthened without moving your limbs. It helps to strengthen the oblique abdominal muscles, which don’t get worked as much during abs exercises such as crunches. It also targets the back, hips, and leg muscles. The most … Read more
The Dumbbell wood chop, also known as the dumbbell up-down twist, is an effective full-body exercise that builds rotational power and core strength. This exercise activates your trunk in a rotational movement pattern and multiple abdominal and back muscles for stability. In addition, your shoulders, legs, and arms provide stability and mobility. This strengthens your torso’s twisting movement … Read more
A single-arm tricep extension is a unilateral exercise that targets the tricep to build strength and hypertrophy through the extension of the elbow. The single-arm tricep extension activates all three heads of the tricep: long, lateral, and medial, with the long head often dominating due to the overhead position. Aside from strength and functionality, tricep cable extensions will … Read more
Want bigger, stronger arms but feel like you’ve hit a plateau with dumbbells and barbells? It’s time to switch things up with cable exercises—your secret weapon for triceps growth. Cable exercises are a versatile and effective way to target tricep muscles. They allow for a wide range of movement and provide constant tension on the muscle … Read more