Navy vet Katie Salerni shares the best bodyweight glute workouts for strength and stability – Muscle & Fitness

Katie Selerni is a Navy vet set an American collegiate bench press record of 336 pounds (152.5 kilograms) as a junior.but this powerlifter, bodybuilder and fitness coach doesn’t just focus on her upper body. In a recent Instagram post, the popular social media star, who goes by the nickname “KatyLiftz,” gave a masterclass on glute […]

10 Best Face Pull Variations for Shoulder Health, Posture & Upper Back Strength – Muscle & Fitness

The standard face-pull variation is excellent for shoulder health, better posture, and better pressing and pulling. However, your shoulders, traps, and upper back muscles run at different angles, but if you only train them at one angle, you’re leaving behind potential gains. Some lifters rely on one or two variations, potentially neglecting certain upper back […]

Arnold Classic winner Mike Sommerfeld shares his formula for serious shoulders – Muscle and Fitness

Mike Sommerfeld is preparing for a back-to-back victory in the Arnold Classic Physique division in March, but instead of hitting the gym with uncontrolled intensity, this elite bodybuilder is focusing on his form to build massive shoulders. Recently, the man mountain took to Instagram to share what he considers the three biggest myths surrounding building […]

Assisted Single-Leg RDL: the best hamstring exercise for strength, balance and injury prevention – Muscle and fitness

Unilateral exercises such as the Romanian Single-Leg Deadlift, or RDL, reduce muscle imbalances, strengthen stabilizer muscles and improve muscle development. But there are some drawbacks to this type of movement, the biggest of which is probably the inevitable wobbles. Once you get heavy, fighting to stay upright often becomes more challenging than building muscle. The […]

Arnold Classic Champion Mike Sommerfeld Reveals His Trap Row Technique – Muscles and Fitness

Building a big back is a priority for competitive bodybuilders, so it’s reassuring to hear that technique is more important than genetics when it comes to adding muscle mass. That’s exactly what 2025 Arnold Classic champion Mike Sommerfeld’s stair row technique claims in one of his recent Instagram posts, demonstrating the benefits of the back-building […]

Overhead Press Lockout Fix: 5 Mobility Exercises to Build Stronger, Healthier Shoulders – Muscle & Fitness

It’s a challenge to lift heavy weights above your head – and keep them above your head. That’s where lockout problems arise. Elbows drive forward, ribs flare, and eventually the press turns into a standing incline bench. The weight still goes up, but the position is gone, along with your strength, shoulder health, and much […]