Bulgarian Split Squats, sometimes referred to as “rear foot elevated split squats”, are a dynamic and effective lower body exercise that targets the quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, and stabilising muscles. This unilateral movement, originating from Bulgaria, has gained widespread popularity in the fitness community for its ability to enhance lower body strength, muscular balance, and functional…
The barbell squat is a compound exercise that targets multiple muscle groups, with a primary emphasis on the lower body. It’s considered one of the most effective and functional exercises for building strength and muscle mass in the legs, particularly the quadriceps, hamstrings, and glutes. Additionally, it engages the core, lower back, and stabilising muscles…
The barbell row is a compound exercise that primarily targets the muscles of the upper back, including the lats, rhomboids, traps, and rear delts. It also engages the muscles of the lower back, biceps, and forearms. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to perform a barbell row. 1. Setup 2. Starting Position 3. Execution 4.…
A TRX row is a type of exercise that targets the muscles of the upper back, including the latissimus dorsi, rhomboids, and traps. It also engages the muscles of the arms, particularly the biceps. The TRX row is performed using TRX suspension straps, which are adjustable straps anchored to a stable structure, such as a…
The bench press is a popular compound exercise that primarily targets the muscles of the chest, shoulders, and triceps. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to perform the bench press with proper form.
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