Trap Bar Deadlift Essentials - Introduction Before knowing what a trap bar deadlift is, you have to become familiar with the trap bar itself. This unique piece of strength training equipment is also known as a hex bar. The trap bar is a weight training device invented by Al Gerard, a competitive powerlifter from North Carolina. The trap bar is also … [Read more...] about 11 Great Trap Bar Deadlift Benefits You Didn’t Know
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What Muscles Do Push Ups Work?
Introduction What muscles do push ups work? The push up is only one exercise you might think, how good can it be? The answer is that push-ups alone can start you on the path to weight loss and fitness. The reasons are that: you can do push-ups anywhere therefore, you can do push-ups in your home, office, and do not need to join a gym … [Read more...] about What Muscles Do Push Ups Work?
Clean and Press: Benefits + How To Step by Step Guide
Clean and Press - Introduction What is the clean and press, and why should you work on learning and mastering it? The clean and press is a powerful full-body exercise that combines strength, coordination, and explosive movement. It starts from the floor like a deadlift and finishes as an overhead press, making it one of the most effective … [Read more...] about Clean and Press: Benefits + How To Step by Step Guide
Bulgarian Split Squat: 15 Benefits, How To + Form Tips
Bulgarian Split Squat - Introduction What is a Bulgarian split squat? It's not known how Bulgarian split squats got their name. They don't come from Bulgaria, are not especially popular with Bulgarian weightlifters or athletes, and aren't even named after anyone called Bulgaria. It's a mystery! Because of this, a lot of people call … [Read more...] about Bulgarian Split Squat: 15 Benefits, How To + Form Tips
29 Best Brian Shaw Deadlift Tips that Will Make You Fit
Who is Brian Shaw? Brian Shaw is an American Strongman athlete, four-time winner of the World's Strongest Man title, and an actor. Shaw also won the World's Strongest Man Competition and Arnold Classic twice in the same year, 2011 and 2015, an unparalleled feat of strength. Shaw was born in Fort Lupton, Colorado, on February 26, 1982. Today, Brian is 41 … [Read more...] about 29 Best Brian Shaw Deadlift Tips that Will Make You Fit