The snatch grip barbell shrug is a great isolation exercise for engaging your trapezius muscle (traps). Therefore, you develop strong and well-toned traps. As the name suggests, the barbell is the only piece of equipment you need for this workout. ...
The snatch balance is an effective bodybuilding workout. It is a compound technique that activates muscles on your shoulders, back, core, and legs. Moreover, it is a great practice technique if you are preparing to compete in an Olympic weightlifting ...
The smith machine upright row is a great exercise to strengthen your shoulders. It is one of the variations of the upright row. To execute this routine, you will require a smith machine. Ensure that you load the smith machine ...
The standing Arnold press is a common exercise for bodybuilders. As the name suggests, it was first performed and popularized by Arnold Schwarzenegger. He is the godfather of the exercise. It adds to the collection of dumbbell exercises and comes ...
While there are several chest workouts on the list, straight bar dips are better. The dips test your coordination, flexibility, and power. The dips change the hand location during the exercise, making them more challenging. You engage many muscles – ...
A conversation about lower body strength would not be complete without mentioning the Smith machine deadlift. Like its name suggests, it is a conventional deadlift done on a Smith machine. Usually, most people would prefer to do the deadlift with ...
The straight-arm pushdown is beneficial for people with difficulties feeling the strain on their backs when performing conventional pulldowns. It’s a version of the basic lat pulldown exercise that’s excellent because it increases strength in the biceps brachii. Subsequently, it ...
The smith machine shoulder press as the name suggests, primarily focuses on the shoulder muscles. Additionally, the routine works the arms and triceps. To execute this technique, you will need an inclined bench and a smith machine. How to do ...
The smith machine military press is a compound exercise that targets your shoulders and triceps. Compared to the standing shoulder press, the smith machine military press is safer since you do not fully stabilize the weight by yourself. To perform ...
The see saw press is a strength exercise that targets the core, upper body, and shoulders. It relies on kettlebells or dumbbells. It varies from the standard shoulder press exercise because of its technique, which requires you to alternate the ...