A special thanks to Seth Payne for demonstrating the exercises in this installation of the Fitness Corner. Seth just finished his Monday workout the day after the Titans game and was willing to take ...
When pull-ups feel out of reach, there’s a proven gym move that can help you build real back strength. Lat pulldowns are a go ...
Gym equipment was never designed for just one type of exercise, even if, over time, certain machines started getting associated with individual exercises. For example, the Smith machine with squats, ...
Attach one side of a resistance band high on a stationary rack and the other side of the bands to the bar. Sit on the floor with your knees bent and feet planted in front of your body. Lean slightly ...
When doing a lat pulldown, try to maintain control and not lean back too far while pulling down. It’s best to keep your back straight and lower the weight if you cannot maintain proper form. Apart ...
In this article we move to the lower part of the back to discuss the "lats." The latissimus dorsi originate in the lower half of your back along the spine and hip and insert to the inside of your ...
While standing in chest-deep water, feet shoulder-width apart, hold your arms straight out in front of you, with or without the aquatic resistance weights. Keeping your arms straight, pull them down ...
What it's supposed to do: Train lats, upper back, and biceps. What it actually does: Unless you have very flexible shoulders, it's difficult to do correctly, so it can cause pinching in the shoulder ...
HOUSTON What's the easiest way to burn calories and do so quickly? Dan Riley has trained members of four NFL Super Bowl teams, and he says the lat pull-down, the bench press and the leg press. "The ...
The lat pulldown is a vertical pulling exercise that strengthens and builds multiple muscles in the back. While focusing on your back is often overlooked in favour of working 'trendier' muscles like ...