Many people think they need exercise variation to make progress. They swap out their main lifts during each training cycle, or they include numerous movements in their program. This is necessary ...

The plank is one of the first exercises we learn when we start strength training. In fact, many people have even practiced it in high school, in those typical challenges where the goal was to see who ...

WRAPPING AN UPPER body workout with a few sets of lateral raises is a common tactic for guys aiming to build up strong shoulders. But there’s another underrated exercise that you should consider the ...

Exercise variation is one component of fitness program planning that is often avoided. Routines are a good thing for exercise adherence but can create a "rut," where progression is blunted. This week, ...

Does doing the same workout lead to the same results? Are there benefits to switching up your gym routine? Personally, I switch it up every so often because I get bored, and I typically want to shift ...

If you’re swapping exercises every time you hit the gym, hoping to “shock the muscles,” you’re playing a tricky game that often backfires. Chasing constant variety might feel productive, but it’s ...

There are few things more impressive in the fitness world than big-time barbell lifts. We're not just talking about the typical trio of heavy maneuvers beloved by powerlifters, the bench, squat, and ...

Germany's Mika Noodt is pushing his way to the top of the triathlon world and his declared goal – to become Ironman world champion. Back training is like a triathlon: "In the end, it's the little ...