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How To Perform The Barbell Floor Press

At the Westside Barbell gym, lifters don’t just lift weights – they perform feats of strength and muscle-building prowess that can take your breath away. It’s no wonder then that Louie Simmons, founder of Westside Barbell, is a big believer in the power of the barbell floor press. This exercise combines the traditional bench press…

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How To Perform The Barbell Bench Press From Pins

This exercise targets your chest muscles, front-delts, triceps, with some activation of the abs.  The Barbell Bench Press From Pins Exercise instructional video. 1. Keep your shoulder blades packed tightly together and down at the bottom of each rep. 2. Only lower as far as you can without popping your shoulder capsule forward or…

An expert personal trainer CSCS demonstrates the proper exercise form.
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How To Perform The Barbell Bench Press

Target your chest muscles with the classic barbell bench press. This compound exercise also works your triceps and shoulders, building upper body strength and muscle mass efficiently. Proper form is key – plant your feet firmly, stabilize your back and shoulders, and control the descent of the weighted barbell to your chest. Choose a challenging…

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How To Perform The Band Press-Down

The Band Press-Down is a resistance training exercise that can help you reach peak performance in strength and power. When done correctly, it works to target the triceps brachii muscles of your upper arms, resulting in improved muscle growth and development. You’ll need a door anchor or an overhead pull-up bar to perform this exercise…

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Know Your Moves: Alternating Dumbbell Bench Press

This exercise targets your chest, with additional muscles activated: obliques, shoulders, and triceps.  The Alternating Dumbbell Bench Press Exercise instructional video. 1. Keep your abs locked tightly to prevent spinal rotation. 2. Keep your shoulder blades packed tightly inward and down at the bottom of each rep. 3. Only lower as far as you…

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The Essential Pallof Press to Overhead Guide

Ah, the Pallof Press to Overhead! An exercise which has been used for centuries by warriors and athletes alike – a timeless classic. It is an essential tool in unlocking one’s physical potential and increasing strength and stability throughout the core region of the body. The Pallof Press to Overhead works on both sides of…

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Wall-Press for Abs: Sculpt Your Core with a Simple Move

The wall-press ab exercise is a highly effective move for strengthening your core without requiring any equipment. This exercise engages your abdominal muscles, promoting stability and better posture. Whether you’re a fitness beginner or an experienced athlete, the press-to-wall ab workout can help enhance your overall core strength while also protecting your lower back from…

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Advanced Techniques: Tall-Kneeling Pallof Press Iso With Band

For those looking to just be as strong as a superhero, look no further than the Tall-Kneeling Pallof Press Iso With Band (TKPPB). Like Superman conquering kryptonite, this exercise helps you to blaze through any tough resistance and get your physique looking chiseled. This total body exercise targets the core musculature, boosts stability and increases…

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How To Perform The Tall-Kneeling Pallof Press Iso

The Tall-Kneeling Pallof Press Iso is a simple, yet powerful exercise that can benefit any athlete looking to increase their core strength and stability. Whether you are an avid runner or a basketball player, the Pallof Press can help improve your performance in any sport. The exercise involves holding both handles of a band or…

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How To Perform The Tall-Kneeling Pallof Press

This anti-rotation core exercise targets your lower back muscles, obliques, abdominals, and arm muscles.  The Tall-Kneeling Pallof Press Exercise instructional video. 1. Start in a tall position with your chest high and both knees down. 2. Pull your ribs down by tightly bracing your abs in an exhaled position and tuck your tailbone under….