Double duty is the name of the game! We have learned to multitask in so many areas of our life it is only natural to apply it to our fitness as well . Combination moves can be time-saving and the ...

This exercise is a two-for-one deal, working your lower and upper body Although this is a compound exercise, make sure to do the press after the squat to gain maximum benefits The use of large muscle ...

Scared of weight plates? Don’t be. Think an overhead press is just for guys? It's not. Throwing your hands in the air like you just don't care is an awesome alternative to kettlebells and dumbbells ...

Hold a dumbbell in each hand, elbows bent in front of your torso, weights in front of your shoulders, palms facing in. Stand with your feet in a wide straddle stance, toes turned out. (A) Bend your ...

I am not a fan of jumping lunges — at all. A couple of injuries have left me weak in the knees (literally), and because of this, I take it easy on certain plyometric moves. When I hear "jumping lunges ...

The thruster is a well-known compound exercise that’s part of the CrossFit workout program. Martial artists and athletes also practice thrusters. This exercise is a combination of a front squat and an ...

Directions: This is an AMRAP (as many rounds as possible) workout. After warming up for five minutes with some light cardio and dynamic stretching, start the timer for 30 minutes. Complete as many ...

And ever since then, the overhead press has slowly faded from the limelight, taking a backseat to more popular compound lifts such as the bench press, squat, and deadlift as the anchors of many ...

SO, YOU WANT to get strong and build muscle, but you don’t have a ton of time to dedicate to the gym. You can try the 5/3/1 training split, a workout plan that helps to streamline your lift without ...

The overhead squat assessment is a trainer-favorite for determining the strength of their clients' kinetic chain. Here's how to try it out at the gym. Sometimes it really feels like you’re playing ...

The snatch can help you develop power and speed, especially when it comes to hip explosiveness. Hip power translates well to almost any sport. The overhead squat is a challenging exercise that ...