When people think about building muscle, the word “hypertrophy” often comes up. But what does it mean? Why is muscle hypertrophy valuable? 💪What is Muscle Hypertrophy Simply put, muscle hypertrophy is the process of increasing the size of your muscle fibers. Therefore, increasing your muscle mass. This happens when you challenge your muscles with resistance […]

There are many muscles to build when weightlifting.  However, to focus on strength, you can prioritize exercises that engage multiple muscle groups. These are called compound exercises.  These exercises work multiple muscle groups simultaneously, building overall strength and functional fitness. These 5 basic weightlifting exercises are very effective at shaping your body and building strength.  […]

You don’t need a gym membership or equipment to build strong, defined abs. To clarify, the most effective abdominal exercises can be done anywhere with just your body weight.  The key is targeting different areas of your core which include your upper abs, lower abs, obliques, and deep stabilizing muscles.  Targeting different abdominal muscle groups […]

Bulgarian split squats is an exercise that works the quads, glutes and hamstrings.  Since it is a unilateral exercise, it also improves balance and stability. It is very versatile.  It is a good example that one weightlifting exercise can provide 4 different results. The squat involves elevating one foot on a bench or cube behind […]