Increase your time under tension and work the lateral and anterior delts as well as the tie-in to the chest with this double-duty shoulder move.Dumbbell Side SwingsDo this move in a slow, controlled fashion for well-rounded shoulder development.Setup: Hold a set of dumbbells with your arms extended in front of you, palms facing your thighs....
One of the fittest women in America shares her secret to core strength.We all know it’s essential to build a solid core. Not only do ab exercises help reduce back pain, but they also allow you to move better because your core is involved in everything you do. Whether you’re doing squats, deadlifts, push-ups or...
Tone and lift your behind with these do-anywhere Pilates moves. Your tush will thank you later!Want to build a lifted booty without the bulk? These five Pilates moves will tone your glutes in no time. The best part? You don’t need any equipment. Just find floor space and get ready for some serious booty burn!Quadruped...
Having well-developed pectoral muscles is important not only for physical symmetry and balance but also for proper function of your arms and shoulders.Flat-Bench Dumbbell Chest PressConsistent chest training can give a finished, full look to your pecs, creating upper-body symmetry and carving definition between your shoulders and chest, making your delts appear rounder and fuller....
Build powerful quads with this outdoor circuit.Winter is coming. Days are getting a lot shorter and nights are cooling down. Thankfully, fall is genuinely one of my favorite seasons to get outside and exercise. It’s beautiful here in New England. The air is crisp and exercise outdoors is almost effortless. One of my favorite ways to build strong...
Build that coveted biceps peak with these three tried-and-true exercises.Barbell CurlThis is the king of all arm exercises, working the entire biceps area with each rep. Make sure you start the exercise with a shoulder-width undergrip and that your arms are virtually straight at the beginning of the curl. Do not lean forward or back...
Each phase of this leg-focused program uses familiar lifts and exercises that are specifically arranged to keep your muscles stimulated.Is leg day starting to feel more like Groundhog Day? It’s easy to fall into a rut and do the same workout week after week, but the problem is that your body adapts quickly to a...
Bikini pro and Olympia and Arnold champion Ashley Kaltwasser shares her favorite tricks to achieve a head-turning midsection.Have you heard the phrase “abs are made in the kitchen”? I find this to be 100 percent accurate. Diet plays a major role in unveiling abdominal definition. But if you don’t develop solid muscle in this region...
If you’ve got back issues or are just looking for something new, then this variation on a good morning is perfect.By using a kettlebell and holding it lower, you decrease the typical spinal stress associated with traditional good mornings while still hitting all the relevant muscles. Do this exercise as a movement prep for big-gun...
Triceps aren’t just for the guys: Exercise your right to bare arms with these strength and power moves.Dumbbell skullcrusher exerciseForm: Dumbbell SkullcrusherMost triceps moves like overhead extensions and kickbacks tend to target a specific triceps head. Skullcrushers, however, hit all three equally by placing the arm at a 90-degree angle to the body. This creates...