How and why: the rack pull

How and why: the rack pull

When you think of exercises that can be done on the rack, your mind might immediately go to squats. Or perhaps some sort of press. Rack pulls aren’t the most well known exercise, but they’re a super simple movement that uses both a rack and a barbell....
How and why: the sissy squat

How and why: the sissy squat

      Squats are such an effective compound exercise that there are loads of different variations of them. Just when you thought you’d heard all the alternatives, oh hello, there’s another one. Any functional body movement that works and...
How and why: the shoulder press machine

How and why: the shoulder press machine

There are so many different shoulder exercises it can be difficult to know which ones to do and when. The shoulder press machine is a handy piece of equipment that can play an important part in your shoulder workout. Figure out how and why to use it to help you reach...
How and why: the cable pull through

How and why: the cable pull through

      Cable machines are a very versatile bit of kit. They offer loads of different exercises to make up your pull day routine. Being able to vary the weight means you can monitor your progress easily and use it for a full-body session just by adjusting...
How & why: the chest supported row

How & why: the chest supported row

    To do the chest supported row, you just need a pair of dumbbells and a bench. Although its name calls out the chest, it’s really a movement used to target the shoulders and the back. By supporting the front of your body against the bench, this type...