Orange Theory vs CrossFit: What are the Differences, and Which is Better For You?
It can be quite hard deciding what kind of exercise you want to do. Will a powerlifting regime suit you, or do you want to bulk up with bodybuilding? Do you wa...
James Dixon
Skin the Cat for Better Shoulder Mobility
There are many exercises in any athletes’ rosters that require good shoulder mobility. Any presses- overhead, bench, dips, push ups, or any variation thereof- ...
The Z Press for Building Big, Strong Shoulders and Supercharging your Overhead Press
If you want a strong strict overhead press, wide shoulders and a solid, stable set of rotator cuffs, you should consider including the Z press in your regular ...
The Couch Stretch
The couch stretch is designed to improve mobility in your back, core and hips whilst relieving muscular and soft tissue tightness caused by imbalances, poor po...
Kettlebell High Pulls for Full Body Strength and Explosivity
Kettlebell high pulls are a full body strength- and power- building exercise that engage your entire midsection, with great emphasis on the abs, hips and poste...
The Jefferson Curl: A Controversial Back Flexion and Strengthening Move
The Jefferson curl is a very controversial back flexion and extension exercise. Proponents like it for its ability to strengthen the spine and improve back and...
Build a Solid Trunk with the Side Plank Row
It’s common enough for people to think of their core or their trunk as just their abs- specifically, their rectus abdominis (the ‘six pack’ muscles). With this...
Best Cable Chest Workouts for Serious Muscle Growth
If you want to build a well-defined, strong torso, with high-quality functional strength through your upper body, you will need to include chest training in yo...
CrossFit Chest Workouts
Chest workouts- or including chest training in a regular routine- are vital to anybody wanting to build a strong, well-defined upper body. Whether you are look...
Top 5 Lat Pulldown Alternatives
The lat pulldown is something of a staple in bodybuilding and strength athletics, with pro and commercial gyms around the world catering for it. It is a powerf...
James Dixon
James Dixon is a fully qualified personal trainer and award winning writer, with a decade’s worth of experience under his belt. Throughout his career, he has helped hundreds of people to meet their dietary and fitness goals, writing exercise and nutrition plans to suit any and every requirement.