Health and Fitness Articles
Resistance Band Squats 3 Ways: Work Your Glutes, Hamstrings, and Quads
These three resistance band squats can be modified for different fitness levels and can be added to your full-body and cardio workouts. Keep these tips in mind.
Can’t Deadlift? Here Are the Most Effective Deadlift Alternatives
Deadlifts are one of the most effective exercises for targeting multiple muscle groups at once. If at all possible, you should do them. If not, these six deadlift alternatives will help you achieve similar results.
How To Perform Sissy Squats, Plus 3 Variations
No, sissy squats don’t have anything to do with poor form. Learn all about this incredibly tough leg exercise with tutorials on how to do the basic sissy squat plus three creative variations to make it easier or harder.
5 Ways To Make Air Squats More Challenging (Without Adding Weight)
Air squats may just be one of the most popular and efficient exercises in fitness. Learn why air squats are a favorite exercise of so many trainers. Plus, you'll see how to tweak a simple air squat to make it harder.
Isometric vs. Isotonic Training: How To Use Both
What's better — isometric or isotonic? We'll show you how to powerfully utilize both isometric and isotonic exercises to build a workout that increases muscle, power, and speed.
The Secret To Athletic Performance: A Strong Posterior Chain
One of the most effective ways to improve athletic performance is to build a strong posterior chain. Learn what it is, why it’s important, how you can improve posterior chain mobility, and most importantly how to strengthen it.
Concentric vs. Eccentric Exercises: How They Affect Your Muscles
If you need more strength or power, you’re probably doing concentric and eccentric exercises. We’ll share the differences between these types of contractions and how to incorporate them into your training plan for the highest level of effectiveness.
Muscle Hypertrophy vs. Strength: What’s the Difference?
Dive into the basics of hypertrophy vs. strength. We explain the differences of each, and how aiming for either hypertrophy or strength will impact your training.