#exercise technique

“I only feel lat pulldowns in my forearms”

If you’ve been trying to build a strong back and still not seeing much results, then you’re not training it right.

Try these tips and get those lats burning 🔥

Cable vs. Dumbbell Rear Delt Flyes

Exercise variations can be beneficial for your body. Small changes can intensify the movements or emphasize certain parts of a muscle group.

“I lose my balance with single leg deadlifts”

Single leg deadlift is an amazing exercise for your glutes, hamstrings and core muscles.

But if you're struggling with your balance, then try applying these beginner-friendly tips until you can do it without using a bench.

It's all about making progress, so keep at it.

Why it is Important to have the Correct Form when Weight Training?

Weight training has loads of benefits, for example it can help to strengthen bones and, in so doing, assist in helping you ward off age-related diseases such as osteoporosis.

However, if you do not adopt the correct form when performing weight training exercises you can do a lot of damage to yourself and can hamper your fitness regime immensely.

What is ‘Correct Form’?

When personal…

Some Tips for Coaching Proper Form

Proper (or correct) form is essential to ensure your clients get the most out of their exercises and reduce the risk of injury. This quick article outlines the core principles of coaching good technique.

Whether you are coaching a client through a:

Basic plank, squat or lunge; or

More technically demanding move such as a snatch, plyometric press-up or burpee with a tuck jump,

Proper form is…

What is the Content Validity of Level Two of the RAF Aircrew Conditioning Programme?

Introduction

The prevalence of flight-related neck pain in all Royal Air Force (RAF) aircrew is 66% and 70% in UK fast-jet aircrew. The RAF Aircrew Conditioning Programme (ACP) has been designed to enhance pilot performance through reducing fatigue and strain injuries, particularly to the neck. Content validity of the ACP was assessed to determine the appropriateness for delivery to aircrew.

M…

How to Avoid Shoulder Pain During a Press-up

How to Avoid Shoulder Pain During a Press-up (aka Push-up for our American friends).

One of the best things about boot camp fitness workouts is the fact that they often require very little equipment.

Whether you are in a class with a dozen other people or have put together your own makeshift boot camp workout at home, you can get a great training session in just by focusing on popular bodyweight…

Safety When Lifting #Weights. For all levels of #gym ability. Simple #exercise guidance and injury treatment.

Lifting weights has been proven to be beneficial for almost all people. There are many reasons for this but one thing that is certain. No benefit will be obtained if you start out with no idea how to lift weights safely. The most likely result from incorrect technique is injury not benefits! The internet is full of suggested workouts but sometimes they do not have detailed instructions for every…