The lower back is an area of the body often overlooked when it comes to weight training. Because it is prone to pain and injury, though, it is one of the most important areas to work. As a matter of fact, back pain is second only to...
When it comes to fat, the stomach seems to get the most attention. But there are other areas, such as the upper arms, that are prone to fat accumulation. These fat pockets can influence self-confidence and self-esteem, and can make it harder to...
The shoulder is mobile joint with significant range of motion. This is made possible by a tiny grouping of muscles called the rotator cuff. This group of muscles is composed of the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor and subscapularis...
A standard weight bench is constructed out of durable steel with padding on the top. This popular piece of fitness equipment looks very basic, but it can be used many different ways. When you are trying to get into better shape and transform your...
Summer is right around the corner and it is not too early to start thinking about building a prized beach body. For you to pull this feat off, you have to pay particular attention to certain muscles that stand out. The abs, arms, chest, shoulders...
Shoulder injuries commonly happen from overuse, car accidents and traumatic blows during a sport. This can lead to pain, inflammation and stiffness. In the worst of cases, surgery is needed to repair tendons or muscles that support the shoulder...
The rotator cuff is a small grouping of muscles that encapsulate the shoulder joints. They include the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor and subscapularis. When any part of these muscles become torn or injured, movement patterns are...
The middle back contains two groupings of muscles--the rhomboids and latissimus dorsi. The "lats" start in the midline of your body and fan out to give your back the coveted "V" shape. The rhomboids are located in the center of the back right...
The rotator cuff is a small grouping of shoulder muscles known by the acronym "SITS." This stands for supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor and subscapularis. Sports such as swimming and baseball cause repetitive stress on these muscles,...
When fat appears on the sides and back, it is not as serious as abdominal fat, but it can still cause issues with self-esteem. If you want to rid yourself of this adiposity, you need to make some changes to your diet and perform specific...
Working out can help you lose weight when it is combined with a healthy eating routine. The workout program should consist of weight training and cardiovascular training. Building muscle can elevate your metabolism, which can lead to more calories...
Upper body muscle mass can come in handy when you need to move heavy objects around like hay bales, wheelbarrows, cinder blocks, or even bodies if you play contact sports. When it comes to gaining upper-body mass, you need to overload your muscles...
When it comes to getting muscles, you need resistance in the form of barbells, dumbbells, weight machines or body weight. Push ups are a body weight exercise that targets your chest, shoulders, triceps and upper back. By doing push ups, you will...
Stamina Rx is a dietary supplement purported to improve male sexual stamina. Available as an over-the-counter pill, Stamina Rx is composed of several ingredients that are said to increase blood flow to the penis. In turn, this results in stronger...
Resistance bands are rubber training tools that have handles on the ends and movable nylon door attachments. When it comes to the shoulders, multiple exercises can be done with the bands. The major muscles involved are the trapezius, deltoids and...
The carpal tunnel is on the palm side of your wrist and is about the diameter of the thumb. It houses a major nerve and nine tendons that cause your fingers to bend. When this area of the wrist receives consistent pressure for long periods of...
The rotator cuff is a small grouping of muscles that surround the shoulder joint. These are known by the acronym SITS which stands for supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor and subscapularis. When you experience pain in your rotator cuff, you...
Arguably, the shoulder is the most flexible joint in the human body. Every upper arm movement you make is directly related to shoulder mobility. The rotator cuff is a four-part band of muscles and tendons that make this movement possible. These...
The shoulder has an intricate framework of muscles that surrounds the joint known as the rotator cuff. When you feel or hear popping sounds while exercising, throwing or simply moving your shoulder up and down, it is due to an injury to your...
A cable machine is a large training apparatus found in most commercial gyms. You operate the machine by pulling a cable and moving a pin-loaded weight stack up and down. The pulley on this stack can be adjusted from a position right above the...
Hatha yoga is a type of exercise that combines the mind with the body. It is commonly referred to as forceful yoga because it requires a lot of physical effort. If you are just starting out with your practice, it can benefit you to know a few...
Incorporating weight-training exercises into your workout will not only help you build muscle, it will also increase your bone density, your metabolism and your stamina while decreasing your risk of injury. Dr. Jeffrey Janot, an assistant...
Muscle is built when resistance is applied from an external force. This can come from barbells, dumbbells or the weight of the body itself. If you want to do exercises to build muscle, you need to execute proper form or else you can develop muscle...
The shoulder joint is surrounded by a small group of muscles called the rotator cuff. The acronym SITS is used to describe each of these muscles. They include the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor and subscapularis. These muscles often...
Therabands are made out of rubber and they come in flat and cordlike varieties. They range in strength and have color codes that indicate each resistance. When using these tools for exercises, you need to follow several key points. Always use a...
In addition to being a serious irritant during your workout, creaking bicycle pedals can indicate a mechanical problem that could cost you money or cause injury if not fixed promptly. Depending on the actual source of the noise, ignoring a...
Shoulder and arm strength are key components of sports like football, mixed martial arts and baseball, as well as professions like painting, carpentry and landscaping. If your shoulders and arms are weak and you want to strengthen them, perform...
The shoulders are one of the largest muscle groups in the body. They consist of the trapezius, deltoids and rotator cuff muscles. A barbell cable machine has two weight stacks that can be adjusted by placing a pin into a desired weight increment....
Having flabby upper arms does not exactly accent feminine curves. If anything, it can make you feel self conscious, especially during the summer when you arms are exposed with tank tops and bikinis. Use the weight of your body and light dumbbells...
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