Many exercises require out feet side by side and hip width apart. This position is called the parallel stance but there is a variation you may want to consider: the split stance. The split stance is where one foot is in front of the other with your feet hip width apart. An exaggerated version of …
The conventional barbell deadlift is a staple in the gym and is a popular exercise among many gym goers. The barbell deadlift is used from beginner athletes learning the hinge movement pattern, all the way to the top powerlifters in competition. The barbell deadlift heavily recruits the hamstring muscles at the back of the thigh, …
Imagine walking into the gym one day during a busy hour, and only finding the squat rack and a leg press machine free. Which one do you choose as the best exercise for training your legs? In this blog we explore the difference between the two exercises. The Barbell Squat The barbell squat is one …
Your glutes (butt!) are one of the strongest muscle groups in the body and make a massive contribution to power production when jumping and sprinting. So, from a performance perspective it’s crucial to develop good glute activation. But for many people performance rates lower; instead the aim is to tone and look good. Whichever category …
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[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]Some purists may argue that the only way to do a deadlift is with a barbell. But here at Warwick Workout we have the Hammer Strength Ground-Based deadlift machine (aka squat machine) that …
Within most people’s workout routine you will find some sort of core exercise. Many people use the prone isometric hold – commonly referred to as a ‘plank’. One of the reasons for its popularity is that the plank works so many muscles simultaneously. When performed correctly the plank will exercise the muscles of the shoulder, …
One of the best exercises to simultaneously load several muscle groups in the body is a “squat”. There are different types of squat exercises but “Squat” is a term that is often used for back squat. Saying that the two most well-known types of squats are the back and the front squats. Each exercise, although …
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[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text] People often want to get onto bench press and work on a ‘push’ exercise but forget to work on their ‘pull’ – this can lead to an increased risk of muscle imbalance …
Everyone has different goals, some want to gain muscle mass, others lose weight, some might be looking to work towards an event. Whatever you are and whatever your age there is always opportunity to introduce an element of strength training into your program. However, there are lots of gimmicks and quick fixes out there to …
The Lat pulldown is an important exercise used by athletes in sports such as; swimming, basketball, gymnastics and wrestling. These sports require the athlete to pull the arms down from an overheard position. The exercise is also a popular exercise amongst the general public. I am often asked by clients “When I do the lat …
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