Exercise Tutorial: Reverse Fly
The Dumbbell Reverse Fly is a great exercise to target the shoulder and upper back. Learn more about the benefits of performing the Dumbbell Reverse Fly, as well as which muscles are engaged during the movement.
Muscle Breakdown: Multifidus
The Multifidus is a muscle that runs along both sides of the spine. Learn more about the Multifidus, including its origin and insertion points, and how you can strengthen the muscle.
The Role of the Downward Dog Pose in Yoga
The Downward Dog is a simple bodyweight movement that has plenty of health benefits. Learn more about the Downward Dog, including the muscles involved in the movement, and how you can make the exercise easier or harder.
Muscle Breakdown: Coracobrachialis
The Coracobrachialis is a small muscle in the upper arm that has a big impact! Learn more about the Coracobrachialis including is function and exercises you can perform to strengthen the muscle.
Exercise Tutorial: Clamshell
The Clamshell exercise is a great way to strengthen the glutes and the hips, but is often overlooked by gym-goers. Learn more about the Clamshell exercise including its benefits and many variations.
Muscle Breakdown: Biceps Brachii
The Biceps Brachii is an important muscle in the upper arm. Learn more about this muscle, including the details of its action and how to strengthen the Biceps Brachii.
Exercises for the Posterior Chain Muscles
The posterior chain involves the muscles in the back of the body that help to move you forwards and jump, rotate, stand and more. Learn more about what it means to train the posterior chain, and the best exercises to do so.
Muscle Breakdown: Subclavius
The Subclavius is a small muscle at the top of the chest. It helps to stabilize the Clavicle as the Shoulder goes through movement. Learn more about the Subclavius and how you can stretch the muscle.
Muscle Breakdown: Piriformis
The Piriformis is a small muscle in the Gluteal region that helps to laterally rotate the leg. Learn more about this muscle including what Piriformis Syndrome is, and what you can do to reduce pain.
Exercise Tutorial: Dumbbell Snatch
The Dumbbell Snatch (also known as the Single Arm Dumbbell Snatch) is a great full body unilateral exercise that improves full body strength, power and endurance, making this a great exercise to improve overall athletic performance.
Muscle Breakdown: Adductor Magnus
The Adductor Magnus is the largest and most powerful adductor of the medial thigh. Learn more about this muscle including what makes it different from the other adductors of the leg, and how you can strengthen the Adductor Magnus.
Exercise Tutorial: Leg Raises
The Leg Raise is a fantastic bodyweight workout that you can perform in the comfort of your home. Learn more about the Leg Raise including how to perform them, and different variations that you can include in your exercise routine!
Muscle Breakdown: Tibialis Anterior
The Tibialis Anterior is a muscle in the lower leg that can suffer from shin splints. Learn more about the Tibialis Anterior including ways you can strengthen and stretch this muscle.
Muscle Breakdown: Adductor Longus
The Adductor Longus is one of the adductors of the thigh. Learn more about this muscle including its function and how you can strengthen the Adductor Longus.
Exercise Tutorial: Lateral Raises
The Lateral Raises, also commonly referred to as Side Raises or Dumbbell Lateral Raises, are a great upper body exercise that allows you to gain strength and size in their shoulders as well as work on shoulder definition.
Muscle Breakdown: Adductor Brevis
The Adductor Brevis is one of the adductors of the Thigh. Learn more about this muscle including the movements it is involved in, as well as how you can stretch and strengthen the Adductor Brevis.
Muscle Breakdown: Subscapularis
The Subscapularis is one of the muscles of the rotator cuff that performs internal rotation of the arm. Learn more about the Subscapularis including how to strengthen and stretch the muscle.
Muscle Breakdown: Erector Spinae
The Erector Spinae is a group of muscles that help to laterally bend and straighten the spine. Learn more about the anatomy of the muscle group, how to avoid injury and specific exercises and stretches to maintain muscle health.
Achieve Stronger Tricep Muscles through Skull Crushers
The Skull Crusher sounds like an intimidating exercise, but don’t let its name fool you, it is a great way to target the Triceps! Learn more about the many variations of the Skull Crusher, and why it is an effective exercise to include in your routine.
Upper Back Stretches
Learn about why upper back stretches help reduce tension in the muscles and increase flexibility. Read about the importance, benefits, and effective upper back stretches.