by Steffi Simpson | Feb 27, 2022 | Exercises, Motivation, Technique
The bench press is a compound movement, one of the big 5 lifts and is one of the main chest building exercises! The bench press is primarily for building strength and mass in the chest, but also has large activation of the anterior part of your shoulder, and...
by Steffi Simpson | Jan 30, 2022 | Exercises, Technique
The RDL (Romanian Deadlift) is a lift designed to strengthen the posterior chain muscles. As discussed in our previous blog on the Kettlebell Swing, the posterior chain includes muscles down the back of your body, such as glutes, hamstrings, and erector spinae. The...
by Steffi Simpson | Dec 19, 2021 | Exercises, Technique
Lunges are one of the best ways to challenge your leg muscles. Endless variations of this exercise means there are always new options to try, including progressions and regressions – how good! One of the main benefits of a lunge is the fact it is a unilateral movement...
by Steffi Simpson | Nov 22, 2021 | Exercises, Motivation, Technique
The kettlebell swing is a fantastic movement to train your posterior chain and build your power. So what exactly is your posterior chain I hear you ask? This simply means the muscles down the back of your body – so think hamstrings, glutes, calves, lats,...
by Steffi Simpson | Oct 17, 2021 | Exercises, Motivation, Technique
The bent-arm lateral raise is a brilliant exercise to work the shoulder muscles, This exercise in particular focuses on the lateral deltoid (middle part of the shoulder) but it also involves the other parts of the shoulder – anterior (front) and posterior (back)...
by Steffi Simpson | Sep 19, 2021 | Exercises, Motivation, Technique
The pull-up is just about one of the toughest bodyweight exercises there is… If you’ve ever attempted to knock out a set, you’ll know the demands it places on your back, shoulder and arm muscles. The main muscles in action whilst performing a pull-up are the...
