Dr. Joel Seedman

November 10, 2019

Bodybuilding, Arms, Legs, Athletic Performance, Biceps, Triceps, Most Popular, Squats

Functional Arm Training for Size & Performance

Dr. Joel Seedman

November 10, 2019

Bodybuilding, Arms, Legs, Athletic Performance, Biceps, Triceps, Most Popular, Squats

Functional Arm Training for Size & Performance

Fitting upper body isolation exercises into your training routine can be tricky particularly when you’re looking to emphasize larger compound movements in your lifting program. Here are my favorite ways to crush your arms while saving time and improving functional performance.

Dr. Joel Seedman

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The Best Dumbbell Squeeze Press You've Never Done

Dr. Joel Seedman

April 5, 2018

Chest, Horizontal Press, Bodybuilding, Athletic Performance, Triceps, Most Popular

The Best Dumbbell Squeeze Press You've Never Done

The dumbbell squeeze press is one of the most effective exercises for crushing your chest, shoulders, and triceps. However, by applying principles of eccentric overload we can make the movement even better. Here's how.

Dr. Joel Seedman

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Chest, Triceps, Horizontal Press, Bodybuilding, Athletic Performance, Arms, Eccentric Isometrics, Most Popular

Master Your Dips With The Trap Bar

Dr. Joel Seedman

August 9, 2017

Chest, Triceps, Horizontal Press, Bodybuilding, Athletic Performance, Arms, Eccentric Isometrics, Most Popular

Most individuals perform dips incorrectly and end up doing harm to their joints and connective tissue. However, by performing dips on the trap bar, the lifter is required to hone in their mechanics and perform them with perfect technique.

Dr. Joel Seedman

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Chest, Triceps, Bodybuilding, Most Popular

Unique Weighted Ring Dips For Massive Upper Body

Dr. Joel Seedman

July 14, 2017

Chest, Triceps, Bodybuilding, Most Popular

Unique Weighted Ring Dips For Massive Upper Body

Besides improving body mechanics and form, performing ring dips with the knee flexion or dorsiflexion loading methods allow individuals to build more muscle with continuous drop sets. Here's how it's done with several variations.

Dr. Joel Seedman

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Arms, Bodybuilding, Triceps, Biceps, Most Popular

Monster Arm Growth with Chains and Bands

Dr. Joel Seedman

June 21, 2017

Arms, Bodybuilding, Triceps, Biceps, Most Popular

Monster Arm Growth with Chains and Bands

Employing accommodating resistance via chains and bands on a variety of tricep and bicep movements does wonders for increasing hypertrophy in the arms as well as overall strength. Here's how to incorporate it in your routine.

Dr. Joel Seedman

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Chest, Bodybuilding, Horizontal Press, Triceps

The Ultimate Chest Press For Massive Pectorals

Dr. Joel Seedman

June 13, 2017

Chest, Bodybuilding, Horizontal Press, Triceps

The Ultimate Chest Press For Massive Pectorals

Try combining the dumbbell squeeze press with accommodating resistance in the form of bands. Not only will it blast your chest, shoulders, and triceps but it will also provide a nice boost for your bench press while de-loading your joints.

Dr. Joel Seedman

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Triceps, Chest, Arms, Abs and Core

Use The Close-Grip Bench Press & Leg Raise Position

Dr. Joel Seedman

January 30, 2017

Triceps, Chest, Arms, Abs and Core

Use The Close-Grip Bench Press & Leg Raise Position

This specific bench press variation does wonders for improving upper body strength and hypertrophy as it involves several unique components including a close grip, a pause in the eccentric isometric position, and a hollow body leg raise hold.

Dr. Joel Seedman

January 14, 2017

Arms, Chest, Horizontal Press, Triceps, Most Popular

Weighted Dips with Knee Flexion Barbell Loading

Dr. Joel Seedman

January 14, 2017

Arms, Chest, Horizontal Press, Triceps, Most Popular

Weighted Dips with Knee Flexion Barbell Loading

If you're looking for a dip variation that not only crushes your chest, shoulders, and triceps but also reinforces proper body mechanics, try this Knee-Flexion Barbell Weighted Dip. See why this is such an incredibly effective dip exercise.

Dr. Joel Seedman

January 9, 2017

Arms, Chest, Horizontal Press, Triceps, Most Popular

Weighted Dips with Dorsiflexion Barbell Loading

Dr. Joel Seedman

January 9, 2017

Arms, Chest, Horizontal Press, Triceps, Most Popular

Weighted Dips with Dorsiflexion Barbell Loading

I'm a huge fan of using the dorsiflexion method for performing weighted dips and pull-ups. It's not only a unique way to add resistance to the movement but there are also several other key reasons to use this dorsiflexion barbell loading method for dips.

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