The vastus medialis, more commonly known as the “tear drops,” are the muscles right above the knees on the front thighs. Developing these muscles gives the legs that much desired full and shapely appearance when viewed from the front. Here are 3 exercises, performed with a slight twist, to target this area.
It’s summer time, so I know you all want to spend as much time as possible outdoors and with family – so we are going to make this month’s workouts a little shorter than usual. But be warned, that doesn’t mean easier! These workouts are fairly intense and can be done almost anywhere for … SEE MORE
MetCon (Metabolic Conditioning) workouts are made up of a series of exercises done in a circuit. I love these workouts because they are quick, improve cardiovascular fitness and burn a lot of calories. Each block is 5 minutes long. You will do all 4 blocks in a row for 3 rounds. Whatever time you … SEE MORE
Tired of boring crunches? No problem. Get your abs looking their best for summer with these 5 moves using TRX Bands. INTRO EXERCISE #1 Plank Tuckup EXERCISE #2 Plank Pikeup EXERCISE #3 Inverted Bicycle EXERCISE #4 Torso Rotation EXERCISE #5 Double Leg Raise OUTRO
It’s everybody’s favorite body part to train – glutes! This workout targets those buns from multiple angles with 5 exercises using barbells and cables. For clamshells, you may notice it says Hip Circle in the video, but I decided to use a weight plate instead. Of course, feel free to use a Hip Circle if … SEE MORE
Here’s a 30 minute workout featuring 3 kettlebell exercises that you will perform as a triset. You’ll do each exercise for the prescribed reps and then rest until the next minute starts. Continue in this fashion for the full 30 minutes, which equals 10 rounds. INTRO EXERCISE #1 One Arm Kettlebell Snatch … SEE MORE
This month I’m definitely going to get you bikini ready! I’ve got a couple of Metabolic Conditioning (MetCon) workouts to kick up the intensity and get the best of both worlds done (strength and cardio) in a shorter period of time. July Workout Split Since you are training with high intensity, I want to … SEE MORE
Unilateral training is important to maintain balanced development between your left and right sides. Here’s one for your chest, using dumbbells, cables, and bodyweight movements. INTRO EXERCISE #1 Single Arm Incline Dumbbell Press EXERCISE #2 Single Arm Dumbbell Floor Press EXERCISE #3 Single Arm Pushup EXERCISE #4 Single Arm Cable Flye OUTRO THE WORKOUT Rest … SEE MORE
Here’s a cardio workout using the ladder. It’s extra hard (and effective) because you’ll be going through the following 5 movements as fast as … SEE MORE
Pushups can be an intimidating exercise, but I’m going to help you overcome master this move so that you can be confident that if someone ever says “drop and give me 20” you will knock them out without even breathing heavy. If you can’t do regular pushups, you have to work up to it … SEE MORE
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