by Steffi Simpson | Oct 1, 2024 | Exercises, Technique
The oblique climber is a brilliant core exercise that focuses on working your rectus abdominis muscles (think six-pack abs), as well as your obliques which are the muscles down your sides responsible for rotations and side bending. Adding in the bosu balance ball...
by Steffi Simpson | Sep 3, 2024 | Exercises, Technique
Getting the perfect technique for an RDL (Romanian deadlift) is often something people struggle with in the gym. It’s a tricky movement with lots to think about… soft but not bent knees, shoulders back, core in, hips back etc. If you want to check if you’re...
by Steffi Simpson | Aug 6, 2024 | Exercises, Technique
What are single arm rows? – a great unilateral upper body exercise that targets the back and can help to have more balanced strength and better muscle development. How to perform – using a flat bench, place your right knee in the centre at the back of it and your...
by Steffi Simpson | Jul 9, 2024 | Exercises, Technique
Primary muscles worked: front shoulder muscle (anterior deltoid). Secondary muscles worked: lateral deltoids, triceps, pecs. Anatomy: The shoulder joint is the most mobile joint in the body being able to perform multiple actions: abduction, adduction, flexion,...
by Steffi Simpson | Jun 11, 2024 | Exercises, Technique
The dumbbell chest fly is a chest focused exercise which primarily targets the pectoralis major and pectoralis minor muscles (the two sets of muscles on the front of your chest). There are several variations you can use including fixed machine and cables, but we are...
by Steffi Simpson | May 14, 2024 | Exercises, Technique
What is the kettlebell windmill? Kettlebell windmills are a highly effective movement working multiple joints and muscles, including glutes, hips, shoulders, hamstrings, traps, obliques and quads. Windmills will improve overall joint mobility and increase hip and...
