How do you protect your shins when deadlifting? Some say that shin scrapes are an expected consequence of deadlifting. But the truth is that hurting your shins is a sign that you need to improve your deadlift form. While deadlifts are a fantastic way to transform your physique or become a better athlete, there is more risk from deadlifting than taking … [Read more...] about 15 Ways How to Protect Your Shins When Deadlifting
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Overhead Squat Assessment: How to Memorize for NASM CPT Exam
Overhead Squat Assessment - Introduction What is the Overhead Squat Assessment (and how will you ever memorize the muscles and compensations if you are taking the NASM CPT exam)?! The Overhead Squat test is a dynamic postural assessment that helps you identify muscular imbalances. To perform the Overhead Squat Assessment, you or your subject … [Read more...] about Overhead Squat Assessment: How to Memorize for NASM CPT Exam
7 Best Compound Exercises to Build Strength and Size
Best Compound Exercises - Introduction What are the best compound exercises for body transformation? Broadly speaking, strength training exercises fall into one of two categories – isolation and compound. Knowing the difference between these two classes of exercise will make it easier to choose the right one for your fitness goals. For most exercisers, … [Read more...] about 7 Best Compound Exercises to Build Strength and Size
What Muscles Does a Stair Climber Work + Stepper Benefits
Stair Climber Muscles Used - Introduction What Muscles Does the Stair Climber Work? Do you wonder how helpful a stair climber is to improve your mental and physical fitness? From a 30,000-foot view, the answer is that a stair stepper is an incredible fitness tool to tone and condition your entire body. A stair climber machine targets the following … [Read more...] about What Muscles Does a Stair Climber Work + Stepper Benefits
Best Full Body Fat Burning Workout At Home With Dumbbells
Full Body Fat Burning Workout - Introduction Best Full Body Fat Burning Workout with Dumbbells If you exercise at home, you can get a great workout using just your body weight. With nothing more than calisthenics exercises like push-ups, pull-ups, lunges, squats, and planks, you can work virtually every muscle in your body. Put those exercises into a … [Read more...] about Best Full Body Fat Burning Workout At Home With Dumbbells