If you're looking for a unique training method that crushes the core while also blasting the larger muscles of the body try this offset dumbbell protocol. As an added bonus it does wonders for cleaning up form and technique.
During most exercises the strength curve of the movement does not match that of the muscles. By using bands or chains on dips the stimulus to the chest, triceps, and shoulders is incredibly high as the amount of tension is off the charts.
This chest press is sure to take your upper body and core to the next level. Essentially you’re combining three of my favorite techniques into one exercise; the “T-bench” technique, “head off” protocol, and “half body off” position.
The foam roller is one of my favorite tools not necessarily for soft tissue work but for teaching proper lifting mechanics on a variety of movements particularly chest presses, pullovers, and chest fly variations. There are numerous benefits.
The hanging band technique (HBT) is one of my favorite methods for improving lifting mechanics. The oscillating kinetic energy improves proprioception and technique. It can be applied to bodyweight exercises like pull-ups and dips.
If you're looking for a simple and unique way to fix your bench press mechanics look no further than this quick and easy solution. It involves performing a bench press while laying on the foam roller and performing an eccentric isometric.
Looking for a unique way to thrash your upper body and core? Try this barbell negative pullover to speed bench press combo movement. These can be performed in a power rack or on the floor. So why are these so potent? Here’s why.
If you’re looking for a horizontal pressing exercise that maximizes motor unit recruitment and creates heightened levels of post activation potentiation (enhanced neural drive), the overcoming isometric barbell chest press is it.
The head-off chest press has become one of my favorite protocols for improving horizontal pressing mechanics. It may look unusual however the benefits it provides to your bench press mechanics, shoulder health, and chest growth are significant.
There are 5 unique components of this chest press including the hollow body leg raise position, eccentric isometric alternating pressing protocol, eyes-closed technique, head-off position, and ankle dorsiflexion. Here’s a breakdown of each.
This specific bench press variation does wonders for improving upper body strength and hypertrophy as it involves several unique components including a close grip, a pause in the eccentric isometric position, and a hollow body leg raise hold.
If you’re looking for a unique way to overload your pushups and clean up your technique you’ll want to give this a try. Besides being a highly challenging core and pushup variation, the anti-rolling barbell pushup provides several unique benefits.
Accommodating Resistance in the form of bands and chains represents a great way to overload chest presses. Most lifters are familiar with this technique applied to barbells. However it’s just as effective when applied to dumbbell presses.
If you're looking for a dip variation that not only crushes your chest, shoulders, and triceps but also reinforces proper body mechanics, try this Knee-Flexion Barbell Weighted Dip. See why this is such an incredibly effective dip exercise.
I’ve showcased many videos discussing the head off chest press variations. This specific T-Bench (laying widthwise on the bench) chest press exercise produces similar results but instead of going head off this will be utilizing a head on with neck bridge.
I'm a huge fan of using the dorsiflexion method for performing weighted dips and pull-ups. It's not only a unique way to add resistance to the movement but there are also several other key reasons to use this dorsiflexion barbell loading method for dips.
Most lifters perform chest flies improperly leading to an array of problems such as impaired shoulder stability, degraded postural alignment, limited shoulder mobility, minimal strength gains, and little hypertrophy.