Using horizontal band resistance on rows provides a very strong stimulus to the entire back and promotes increased strength, hypertrophy, and muscle function. Here are 7 unique variations of this rowing method.
Although the anti-fly technique is typically applied to dumbbell presses it can also be applied to bottoms-up chest presses. In fact the anti-fly bottoms up chest press provides several unique benefits for growth and strength.
If you’re looking for a unique but effective method to improve your chest press strength and technique try the T-bench protocol. This is something I employ with my athletes and have seen it do wonders for bench press performance.
Although there are a number of unique methods that can help improve lat activation and enhance the muscle mind connection in the upper back and lats, one technique I’ve found particularly useful is the rotational strap method.
Many lifters find traditional Bulgarian squats awkward and uncomfortable. Oftentimes that’s because the back foot rests against the top of the bench, which can feel quite uncomfortable. Performing them like this alleviates this issue.
The Bilateral Assisted Negative Accentuated (BANA), aka 2:1 Eccentric Accentuated Method is an incredibly effective way to implement eccentric overload with a variety of exercises. Here's how to use it on pull-ups.
If you're looking for unique movements to help clean up your posture as well as your mechanics on chest presses and rows look no further than these Chinese plank variations. They're a bit unusual but you'll notice immediate improvements.
If you're looking for a unique training method that crushes the core while also blasting the larger muscles of the body try this offset dumbbell protocol. As an added bonus it does wonders for cleaning up form and technique.
Looking for a way to clean up your pullover technique while simultaneously blasting your entire core and upper body at once? Try this eccentric isometric bottoms-up pullover variation with a hollow body leg raise hold.
Having worked with various figure, bodybuilding, and bikini competitors over the years, I felt like it was time to write an article showcasing 20 of the most important tips you’ll need to implement if you want to maximize your physique.