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For lower body strengthening, squats are royalty. Adding in variations and equipment can help round out muscle development and repair defecits. The hack squat is…

Emphasis This movement is one of the best you can perform because it stresses the major muscle groups of the entire body. The primary muscles…

Emphasis The primary muscles stressed in this movement are the shoulder muscles (medial deltoid). The secondary muscle stressed is the trapezius. Starting Position Grab a…

Emphasis The primary muscles stressed in this movement are the shoulder muscles (deltoid). The secondary muscles stressed are the triceps and trapezius. Starting Position Sit…

Emphasis The primary muscles stressed in this movement are the shoulder muscles (anterior and medial deltoid). The secondary muscles stressed are the triceps and trapezius.…

Physical therapists and sports medicine professionals often use the term “overuse injuries” to describe the unfortunate result of repetitive actions executed with sub-standard technique. Trainers…

Emphasis The primary muscles stressed in this movement are the muscles in your upper leg (hamstrings, quadriceps and glutes). The secondary muscles stressed are your…

Emphasis This movement is very effective in isolating the muscles in the front of your upper leg (quadriceps). Starting Position Sit on the seat with…

Exercise Name & Target Muscle Group The Lat Pulldown is a surprisingly complex exercise that involves far more than the latissimus dorsi muscle. The predominant…

Extreme fat loss causes an emotional hangover that lingers–a quality certified personal trainers would do well to readily recognize. I used to weigh nearly 300…

Emphasis The primary muscles stressed in this movement are the muscles in your upper back (latissimus dorsi and rhomboids). The secondary muscles stressed are the…

Straight Barbell Rows are a staple movement to develop maximum pulling strength and core stability. Emphasis The primary muscles stressed in this movement are the…