lats

Here are five sure-fire upper body routines that can be a part of any strength, power, weight-loss, and/or general fitness program. I’ve also attached recording forms for you to log your workouts.

The addition of a band anchored behind you allows you to keep tension on the muscle throughout the entire range.

Don’t get me wrong, pronated wide grip pulldowns are a good exercise, but they aren’t ideal to train the lats.

We use our shoulders almost non-stop, so is it any wonder they often get hurt?

We have thus far built a strong pulling foundation, but it’s now time to train the full movement.

The work in this week’s program will challenge the base you've built in the first three weeks with a significant amount of volume and concludes with different ring variations to bring variety.

Part 3 builds directly on the work from the previous 2 weeks. We use similar movements but increase the loading with more difficult variations, higher repetitions, and longer holds.

In the second part of this series, we aim to strengthen the top position of the pull up with a set of taxing movements.

Hanging does for your shoulders what deep squats do for your hips.

The way we've been taught to run is at odds with the natural function of our anatomy.

A braced and neutral spine is useful in the gym, but the real world demands that you can bend, twist, and rotate safely and with power.

A discussion of preferred methods for training the core for performance both on the field of play and in the weight room.

Programs to increase your pull ups are everywhere, but what do you do if you can't do one yet?

A safe way to practice heavy overhead lifts to perfect your technique and gain confidence.

Create the tension you need in your back for a tremendous effect on your pulling power.

Use these six exercises to build a bulletproof upper back.

This article covers three common flaws I see in lifting approach, set up, and deadlift technique. These errors are holding back your progress and keeping plates off the bar.