The reverse hack squat is one of the best quad-dominant squat variations out there. An exercise that is easy to learn and safe to perform. Yet few gym-goers know about it. This article will teach you how to perform it, and help you to discover the benefits of doing so. What is A Reverse Hack Squat? The reverse hack squat is a variation of the squat that is performed with your body facing towards a hack machine. It is an effective lower body exercise that involves all the major leg muscles. It is important to understand the difference between a…
Author: Matthew Smith
Matthew Smith
Matt Smith is a highly qualified and experienced online coach and fitness writer. He worked as a personal trainer in London for several years before moving up north to Nottingham. He has a degree in Sports Science from London Metropolitan, REPS level 3, and a Precision Nutrition qualification. This combination of qualifications and experience means that Matt is uniquely placed to help his clients achieve their fitness goals.
While the bench press is rightly thought of as the greatest chest exercise, the humble push-up is safer, more accessible, and doesn’t require expensive equipment or a gym membership. This article will take a look at push-ups for upper chest development, helping you to master this incredible exercise. Best Push-Ups for Upper Chest Development In this article, we will be taking a look at five of the best push-ups for upper chest development. For each exercise, we will discuss how to perform it, what muscles are worked, and how each exercise targets the upper chest. Decline Push-Ups The decline push-up…
Pull ups are the ultimate upper back exercise. Not only can they help you to build muscle in your back, shoulders, and arms, but they also represent an excellent strength to bodyweight ratio. Being able to perform multiple pull ups in a row is one of the most impressive achievements that you can do in a gym. In this article, we will be taking a look at a common variation of the traditional pull up, the close grip (sometimes called narrow grip) pull up. We will walk you through how to perform it, discuss the muscles worked, and explain why…