Incline Dumbbell Curl Guide
The incline dumbbell curl is an awesome exercise for training the biceps through a lengthened position. Due to the setup and arm angle of this… Read More »Incline Dumbbell Curl Guide
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3 Romanian Deadlift (RDL) Hacks to Improve Form
The Romanian deadlift (RDL) is one of my favorite exercises to coach. It’s like the barbell deadlift; sometimes, it clicks right away for lifters, and… Read More »3 Romanian Deadlift (RDL) Hacks to Improve Form
Not Feeling Your Hamstrings When Doing RDLs? Here’s What To Do
Ever hit the gym to hit Romanian deadlifts, only to feel like you’re not truly hitting your hamstrings? Yeah, me too. As a CSCS with… Read More »Not Feeling Your Hamstrings When Doing RDLs? Here’s What To Do
Do Back Squats Work the Hamstrings Or Just the Glutes and Quads?
I’ve spent countless hours in the gym coaching athletes and dissecting countless programs and exercises. The other day, one of my clients asked why we… Read More »Do Back Squats Work the Hamstrings Or Just the Glutes and Quads?
Hatfield Split Squat Guide | The Most Underutilized Single-Leg Exercise
I’m going to be honest, I don’t love programming and performing barbell back squats year-round. In fact, I find myself opting for other squat variations… Read More »Hatfield Split Squat Guide | The Most Underutilized Single-Leg Exercise
Full Day of Eating: 1g of Protein Per lb & Tips for Staying Lean Year Round
As a strength coach, I often tell my clients that the promised land is when you can eat intuitively to maintain your goal physique. Once… Read More »Full Day of Eating: 1g of Protein Per lb & Tips for Staying Lean Year Round
5 Best Exercises to Build Thicker Biceps (Strength Coach’s Tips)
Ever since I was a kid, I’ve wanted bigger biceps. Watching superheroes like Batman and athletes like Jerry Rice — yes, kid Jake idolized Rice… Read More »5 Best Exercises to Build Thicker Biceps (Strength Coach’s Tips)
Is the Dumbbell Bench Press Better Than Barbell?
Don’t press me, bro. I love the dumbbell and barbell bench press for different reasons. Each exercise has a ton of utility for accomplishing upper-body… Read More »Is the Dumbbell Bench Press Better Than Barbell?
Leg Press Foot Placement for Biasing the Quads, Glutes, and Adductors
The leg press is what I consider a staple exercise when it comes to building leg strength and mass. There are countless ways to program… Read More »Leg Press Foot Placement for Biasing the Quads, Glutes, and Adductors
Are You Making Any of These 5 Beginner Deadlift Mistakes?
The deadlift is a seemingly simple exercise from an outsider’s point of view. After all, all you’re doing is picking up weight from the floor… Read More »Are You Making Any of These 5 Beginner Deadlift Mistakes?