Author: Jamie Logie

The deadlift, along with the squat, are two of the best exercises that you can perform–but the deadlift may be king. Whereas the squat challenges the whole body to perform, it’s obviously a more lower-body focused exercise. The deadlift not only takes a full-body effort but works almost every muscle in the body from your feet up to your neck. What is a Deficit Deadlift A deficit deadlift is a variation of the deadlift which is performed using a weight plate or a short platform to stand on. The deficit deadlift serves as an important exercise as it will help…

The cable Glute Kickback is a cable exercise that targets mainly your glutes. The Glute kickback is a good leg exercise that develop and strengthen the glute muscles. The Glutes are the largest and strongest muscles in the human body, consisting of three parts, gluteus maximus, medius, and minimus. These muscles are responsible for ensuring the stability of the pelvis and hip movement maintenance. In this article we would cover the muscles used when performing this exercise and take you through a step by step guide on how to perform the exercise with proper form. It doesn’t matter if you…

The deadlift is one of the kings of all exercises: it is a full-body exercise that recruits the majority of muscles in the body and can build overall strength, power, and muscle. You are probably most familiar with traditional barbell deadlifts, but there are a few other variations that you can perform. If you’re only doing conventional barbell deadlifts, you may be missing out on some added benefits from the different alternatives. Hex – or trap – bar deadlifts use a hexagonal-shaped bar that combines a deadlift and shrug. There are also dumbbell deadlifts that incorporate in the use of…

If you want to get the most bang for your buck in the gym, compound exercises are the way to go. Not only do they work more muscle at once, but they can also improve your overall strength, coordination, power, and improve your overall appearance. Since you are using several muscle groups at once, you get a better chance for balanced muscular development. Physique-wise, this can make you look more complete and balanced. When you do too many isolation exercises, it could cause some muscles to develop more than others. With compound exercises, you get more muscle groups working in…

Not only is training with dumbbells convenient, but they can also give you a lot of variation. If you’re limited to training at home, a pair of dumbbells can cover you for a wide range of exercises. Barbell exercises are great, and focusing on compound movements are an ideal way to build strength and mass. But the same compound movements can be replicated with dumbbells. You may also get a better range of motion which can result in more muscle tissue recruited and gains in lean muscle. Here are 10 compound dumbbells exercises you need to be doing Dumbbell Squat…

The chest, one of the largest muscle or muscle groups of the human body, and also one of the preferred muscle groups for working on by a bodybuilder, or anybody who likes to work out. Important for physique and overall strength, the chest muscles serve a vital purpose in any individual’s fitness journey. Compound exercises build the most chest muscles and provide you a way of getting maximum benefits in shorter exercise time. Some of these benefits involve burning greater calories, improving intermuscular coordination in the body, and enhancing movement and cardiovascular efficiency. Let us take a look at some…

Whether you’re looking for your body to be aesthetically pleasing, stronger, and more powerful, or just to function more effectively, shoulder exercises would be a staple in any gym-goers program. The shoulder or deltoid is made up of three heads: the anterior, lateral, and posterior. This simply means the front, side, and back. The three heads are important to keep your shoulder and upper arm stable. Attention to all three deltoid heads helps to create a wider and more 3D physical appearance. Shoulder strength and development are also important for any other pushing motions, including chest exercises. The rear delts…

Compound exercises are one of the most effective ways to train. Compound movements use the most amount of muscle at once and can lead to increases in strength and muscle. You can also lift heavier with a compound movement than with an isolation exercise, and this further leads to gains in size and muscle. The upright row is one of those great compound exercises. It works a majority of muscle and can be considered both a shoulder and back exercise. It strengthens muscles of the back, such as the trapezius, while still targeting the deltoids and even your arms muscles.…

Jumping on a trampoline may seem like it’s for kids, but this form of exercise is much more beneficial than you may realize. This is a look at rebounding which may be a new thing to you. The concept is very simple and it presents an alternative to regular cardio. If you’re tired of using a regular treadmill, bike, elliptical, or rower, a rebounder is a great way to switch things up, and get some added health benefits, too. You can jump on a regular trampoline and get the benefits, but that may not be practical for everyone. They are…

If you only think of biking as some sort of low-key form of exercise, it’s time to take a deeper look. Some people think of bike riding as something you do on a leisurely Sunday afternoon in the park, but if you’re not biking–you’re missing out on one of the best ways to get fit and lose weight. Some of the fittest and leanest athletes on earth are cyclists. They don’t do CrossFit, Bootcamp classes, or marathons yet are still some of the most conditioned athletes of them all. Information from the Harvard Medical School shows that Biking is a…