In a gym you will commonly see the lateral-raise being performed with the thumbs turned downwards (as if pouring a glass of water from a pitcher). The lateral-raise is commonly performed this way because of the belief that it will optimally target the lateral deltoid.
Read MoreWhile most people know what a push-up is, very few know how to perform one correctly. Truth be told I can’t recall a time that I have ever seen someone perform a push-up correctly in the gym.
Read MoreWhile you may never hurt your back by lifting improperly, is the risk worth it? Just ask anyone that has suffered a lower back injury due to poor lifting technique and they will likely tell that it wasn’t.
Read MoreFor general health the most important measurement site would be the waist (waist circumference or WC) as evidence suggests that abdominal fat (also known as visceral fat) is a more important predictor of health outcomes than overall body-fat.
Read MoreI can’t tell you how many times I have seen “experienced lifters” ignore these important points (either these lifters truly don’t know what they are doing or their mistakes are fuelled by their need to impress others in the gym).
Read MoreThe nice thing about performing these movements is that they work all of the major muscles in the body so you are essentially covering all of your bases (direct core training is highly recommended, but that is another topic)!
Read MoreThe weight you picked should allow you to perform 10 repetitions on your first set with absolutely perfect form! To do an 11th repetition may be possible, but it is highly likely that your form would deteriorate and…to do a 12th repetition would be virtually impossible unless you had a friend helping you out.
Read MoreWhatever your reason, it is important to carefully think about WHY you want to change. Most people when asked will say “I just want to be healthy” or “I want to look good” but those are actually pathetic reasons…
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