Master the cross body tricep extension, a powerful unilateral exercise that targets the medial head of your triceps with surgical precision. This bodybuilder-favorite movement requires just one dumbbell and offers an elbow-friendly alternative to traditional tricep exercises, making it perfect for addressing muscle imbalances while building serious upper arm strength and definition.
The rolling tricep extension is an explosive dumbbell exercise that develops bench press lockout strength through dead-stop training, making it a favorite accessory movement among powerlifters and strength athletes. Unlike traditional tricep exercises, this floor-based movement targets the long head of the tricep with explosive force production, directly translating to improved pressing power. Learn proper technique, programming guidelines, and why this exercise should be a cornerstone of your bench press training arsenal.
Learn to set up bands properly on the bench press to maximize upper body strength and power from strength coach and personal trainer, Brandon Smitley.
The Westside Barbell Inverse Curl stands as the most effective hamstring exercise you’ve probably never tried, offering a unique closed-chain training approach that builds bulletproof hamstrings while dramatically reducing injury risk for serious athletes. Unlike traditional leg curls that move your feet toward your body, this specialty equipment anchors your feet and forces your hamstrings to control your entire bodyweight, creating a biomechanically superior training stimulus that closely mimics real-world athletic demands. Discover why strength coaches consider this rare piece of equipment essential for developing explosive hamstring strength, improving sprint performance, and preventing the hamstring tears that sideline so many competitive athletes.
