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Your legs contain a lot of muscle in the human body and as a result, strong legs are important for many sports and athleticism. The gym does not get the respect it deserves (especially because squats are heavy!) But for athletic performance and health, it is probably the most important. Before trying out difficult exercises, …

Quick overview: Over the past decade, Kettlebell swings have grown in popularity as a fast-moving full-body exercise. Initially, they were used to measure the weight of various goods, but they were later used in strength competitions. Today, they are popular in gymnastics such as CrossFit and athletic training programs. Because they are simple and easy to …

There are many reasons why people choose barbell exercises. Some try to build muscle, lose weight, or compete in bodybuilding. Other great consumers of this activity are athletes, as exercise continues to be a part of any sport. Athletes always want that competition, particularly in the off-season. The best way to attain this is by …

Build muscle, stay stronger, improve your stamina, and burn fat- all at the same time with effective circuit training. Getting your body in shape must be time-consuming. You need to dedicate at least a few hours a week to strength training and you need to get cardio time. Exercise methods such as HIIT and Tabatas …

Strength building and body conditioning through VBT training or Velocity Based Training require a commitment to a complete workout regimen. For that purpose, various training strategies have been developed. And since it is the season of transformation, you will want to choose a plan that helps you reestablish your connection with the body. The workout strategy we …

The importance of doing regular exercise cannot be overemphasized. Workout helps us in many ways; it improves our brain function, reduces the risk of heart diseases, keeps us in shape, etc. While there are different exercises for different parts of the body, there’s this one body part many women seem to ignore- the chest region …

The number of people in the fitness domain taking interest in heart rate variability (HRV) continues to grow every year. This term has gained popularity since the improvement in smartphone technology. HRV mainly represents the time variation between every heartbeat, also known as the R-R interval. This metric has been found quite helpful in training …

Superficially, a speed bench press is the same as a traditional bench press, only faster. However, the speed factor alone changes the game protocols significantly. The primary purpose of the speed bench press is to enhance your upper body’s ability to push loads explosively. A typical bench press enhances strength and power in the muscles …

Squat: A Basic Exercise The squat is an exercise that is part of the basic routine of a large number of gym users. Although we have different variants, sumo squat, low bar squat, high bar squat, front squat, etc. The common squat is one of the most repeated exercises in any type of routine. The …

The gain of muscle mass and the gain of strength are one of the most sought-after qualities by those people who want to look with a better physique, achieve better marks in their respective sports modalities or improve their state of health. You may have tried different types of strength training, but you haven’t noticed …

Do you want to enhance your overall strength and power? If yes, one of the ways to do this is performing medicine ball slam throws. This particular workout aims to improve overall cardiovascular conditioning, improve athletic performance, and develop core strength in a multi-directional way. Now, you may wonder how this workout can help develop …

The use of tracking devices in weight lifting workouts has become more commonplace in recent years. More specifically, these devices continue to help velocity-based training evolve more than ever. Now, a brief look at VBT might leave you wondering if you need technology at all to improve the speed of your workout. But the fact is the …