Band Face Pulls
Primary Muscles Used: Rear Delts Upper Traps Rhomboids Key Points To Keep In Mind: Band should be choked to a rack or piece of equipment that is approximately face level. Keep ribs down, arms long, and pull back with the elbows coming back behind the body. Always keep the elbows up and pull towards the…
Chest Supported Row (Machine)
Primary Muscles Used: Lats Mid Traps and Rhomboids Key Points To Keep In Mind: Chest should be flat against the pad, with feet against the support piece at the back. Keep head and neck neutral. After unracking the lever arm, pull elbows back without allowing shoulders to roll forward. Various grip positions may be offered…
Tri-Pod DB Row
Primary Muscles Used: Lats Mid Traps and Rhomboids Obliques/Trunk Key Points To Keep In Mind: Starting position is such that feet are even, with one arm placed on a bench or other support piece of equipment. Row back towards the hip and middle back, focusing on pulling the elbow back. Ensure that the torso remains…
Half Kneeling Band Row
Primary Muscles Used: Lats Mid Traps Obliques/Trunk Key Points To Keep In Mind: Start in the half kneeling position, one leg up, the other leg with the knee on the floor. The arm that will row will be on the same side as the leg that is down. Ensure that the torso remains upright, as…
A Methodical Approach to Increasing Your Training Frequency
As someone that works with a variety of clients and people, something that almost always gets brought up is how to add in extra work or training session to a training program. Most of the time, I will recommend that you just follow the program you’re using as written. It was designed in a way…
The 14 Best Resources for Strength – June 2016 Edition
The Importance of Filming Your Lifts – Mark Woods This was a great article discussing the new age of lifting via using video of our lifting. It’s not uncommon to see lifting videos streaming like wildfire on social media, but Mark discusses how filming your lifts can have some immediate feedback if you know what…
SSB Good Morning
Master the Safety Squat Bar Good Morning, a powerful posterior chain exercise that directly improves your squat and deadlift performance by strengthening your hamstrings, lower back, and thoracic spine. This comprehensive guide breaks down the proper hip-hinge technique, programming strategies, and common mistakes to avoid, helping you build bulletproof back strength while maintaining perfect spinal positioning. Learn why this underutilized SSB exercise should be a cornerstone of your accessory training routine for maximum strength gains.