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The classic dumbbell bench press, locking in that form again, is so important for the longevity of your shoulders, especially as the weight starts to increase. Forty five degrees is the angle I have all my clients start with, but there is some wiggle room; forty five to seventy degrees is acceptable.I also get the question, "Why would I want to go all the way down? Aren’t partial reps the optimal range for muscle building?" This principle applies not just to the bench press,

Jefferson curls are an exercise that may look very scary, but they have great applications for any strength program and for gaining flexibility in the posterior chain. Spinal flexion, or rounding of the back, has been demonized for years in the fitness industry, but not without reason. Spinal flexion in certain moves like the deadlift, RDL, or any bent-over move is important to control; however, no spinal flexion is almost impossible once the exercise has been progressed heav

The Dumbbell Shoulder press is one of the most popular shoulder exercises out there! As with any exercise, we must ensure we are doing things correctly! Do's Make sure the bench is at the highest position the bench can go, or one slightly below based of comfortability. Ensure your feet are firmly placed onto the ground as well as your lower back At the start, having your wrist and elbow stacked above each other to fully utilize the shoulder and triceps. While pressing, keepin