The shoulder press: lateral press for your lateral deltoids otherwise known as the side of your shoulders, and front press, for those muscles at the front. In terms of the benefits, the shoulder press obviously works your shoulder or deltoid muscles. Training your shoulders will give you strength for lifting and many “pushing” movements, however there are so many more advantages to be gained from training this little group of muscles. From supporting your whole shoulder unit and helping secure that precious shoulder rotation to keeping your shoulder joint nicely in place. Training your shoulders can also take undue pressure...

The glutes - the great big mass of muscles around your hips, between your legs and your lower back… These are made of multiple muscles,  including the more renowned gluteus medius, minimus and maximus, amongst others,  and are an imperative member of what is commonly considered our “core”. The help support our entire body – effecting posture, protecting our back and knees,  and when active and strong, make all the difference to the power in our movement from hill walking to lunges & squats. In sports the benefits range from a stronger golf swing to tennis spring,  impacting both your...

Get Strong From shape to longevity, stamina to health and physical to mental resilience, there are many reasons to want to train to be strong Lean muscle holds your shape, from lifting your derrière to providing a statuesque posture. And lean muscle burns calories, ensuring you’re continuing to burn fat, long after you finish your squats, or put your weights back on the rack. However, strength training does more, so much more than that. Strength training helps to reduce injury, as your body’s muscles work synergistically, taking pressure off your joints, back and neck. Bones strengthen, and protein, which binds...