An expert personal trainer CSCS demonstrates the proper exercise form.
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How to Perform Partial-Range Push Ups

Welcome to everything about partial-range push ups! Whether you are a novice or perhaps an experienced fitness enthusiast, mastering this variation may take your pushup game to new heights. Within this comprehensive Q&A article, we’ll cover all you need to learn about performing PRP. In the basics to advanced techniques, we’ll provide valuable tips, insights,…

Certified personal trainer demonstrating hands-elevated pushups.
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Mastering Hands-Elevated Pushups

You’ve already crushed the regular pushup, right? Now, let’s level up. Enter the hands-elevated pushup — the ultimate game-changer that doesn’t just build raw strength but cranks up your overall stability. You’re about to learn a movement that’s been used by pro athletes, bodybuilders, and military guys who know that to become the best, you…

An expert personal trainer CSCS demonstrates the proper exercise form.
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How to Perform Feet-Elevated Pushups

Fitness fanatics, listen up! For max upper-body muscle gains, try feet-elevated pushups. This exercise engages chest, shoulders, triceps, lats, traps and forearms – no fancy equipment needed. Just find a step or bench to increase intensity. Beginners: start with 3 sets of 10 reps; Ironmen/women can add weight and reps for an ultimate test (rest…

Certified personal trainer demonstrating explosive pushups
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Explosive Pushups: Master the Art of Power and Performance

Pushups: they’re the cornerstone of any solid fitness routine, but what if you could take that standard move to the next level? Enter explosive pushups—a dynamic, high-intensity variation that amps up your chest, arms, and core workout. Not only do they boost strength, but they’re also a key move for athletes looking to increase speed,…

An expert personal trainer CSCS demonstrates the proper exercise form.
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How to Perform Close-Grip (Diamond) Pushups

Listen up, fitness enthusiasts! Close-grip push ups, aka diamond push ups, are like a superhero secret weapon for building triceps, chest muscles and some of those auxiliary muscles like the deltoids and core. You don’t need a fancy gym or shiny equipment, just a flat surface and your body to get your muscles pumping. To…

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How to Perform Overhead Band Presses

The overhead band press is a great exercise for athletes who are looking to increase their upper body strength and stability. This full-body move engages major muscle groups, including the chest, shoulders and core muscles, while also helping to improve balance and coordination. It’s a versatile exercise that can be used in any sport or…

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How to Perform Bodyweight Lateral Squats

Ah, the Bodyweight Lateral Squat! What a wonderful exercise. It’s one of those exercises that is simply timeless – something as old as time itself, and yet still one of the most effective ways to strengthen and tone the legs. The lateral squat targets all the major muscle groups in your lower body: quads, hamstrings,…

Certified personal trainer demonstrating close-grip pushup exercise
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Build Upper Body Strength with Close-Grip Pushups

If you’re after bigger, stronger arms, you already know that the triceps are where the magic happens. But let’s get real—while the standard pushup does its job, the close-grip pushup? That’s your secret weapon for dialing in those triceps and adding more size and definition. This move packs a punch, targeting the triceps more intensely…

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How To Perform The Close-Grip Barbell Bench Press

One of the most effective exercises for building chest strength is the Close-Grip Barbell Bench Press. The bench press targets your chest, shoulders, and triceps. Your chest is one of the most important muscles in your upper body. A strong chest will lead to better posture, improved shoulder health, and a more powerful overall upper…

Personal trainer demonstrating the chin-ups exercise for upper body strength

Build Upper Body Power with Chin-Ups

We’ve all been there—struggling to get our chin above the bar, feeling like we’re stuck in a never-ending battle. But here’s the thing: chin-ups are the quintessential move for building upper body strength. They target your biceps, back, and forearms like nothing else. And if you’ve been stuck at a plateau, it’s time to level…