by Steffi Simpson | Mar 19, 2024 | Exercises, Technique
Benefits: The spider curl is an effective method to train the biceps and can be a more interesting way to train biceps than the standard curl. It focuses on keeping the muscle under tension at full contraction of the bicep. How to: 1. First of all, set up your...
by Steffi Simpson | Feb 20, 2024 | Exercises, Technique
The pull up is a great compound exercise meaning it targets multiple muscles. However, everyone avoids it because they’ve tried doing it once and failed to do one rep. This blog will show you how you can work towards your first pull-up! As well as teaching you correct...
by Steffi Simpson | Jan 23, 2024 | Exercises, Technique
Split squats are a fantastic multi joint exercise that will target several muscle groups as well. They can be performed just using body weight, which if they are new to you I would recommend to start with, or you can also use dumbbells, Smith machine or barbell....
by Steffi Simpson | Dec 12, 2023 | Exercises, Technique
A TRX is one of the black and yellow straps you will see hanging in our zones upstairs. TRX stands for Total Body Resistance Exercise. It’s a great piece of kit that you can work your full body just using your bodyweight and gravity as resistance to build strength,...
by Steffi Simpson | Nov 14, 2023 | Exercises, Technique
Benefits: The incline dumbbell chest press is an amazing way to train your chest, triceps and front delts, although it primarily targets the upper chest (pectoralis major). Using dumbbells provides a larger range of motion to using a barbell and also requires more...
by Steffi Simpson | Oct 17, 2023 | Exercises, Technique
What is a clean and press? Clean and pressing is one of the best movements in the gym for working multiple styles of training at once. Clean and pressing can be loaded heavier and used as a power movement for less reps, or it can be lighter and used for cardio and...
