They’re going to be responsible for stopping the weight from dropping on your big toe randomly and trust me, that’s a situation that you’ll want to actively avoid. They come in several different kinds of material, although for the most part, they will consist of strong nylon. If performed safely following thorough instruction and under subsequent supervision of a qualified coach or trainer, one can reap the benefits of the exercise. My harness just came in, and I've used it for the first time. I give it two stars because it is definitely sturdy, but the design is just awful. It's like the harness was made for a child's size head. These three bad boys are all it takes to turn a typical beach body into something that you’ll fear in the wrestling ring, there are ton of exercises you can do to build these three areas; if you are a beginner you can start with wall angels, Zottman curls ,or alternating dumbbell presses after that you can move to doing deadlifts and other more advanced exercises that require a bit of strength. A special thanks goes out to Wesley Showalter and Justin Assadinia of the Penn State Rugby team for demonstrating the exercises featured in the videos in this article. References

The most basic piece of equipment you will have if you have a home gym setup. If you don’t and are looking at training from home, buy weight plates that will fit an Olympic bar not a standard bar so you won’t have to buy again.Many people think training their body is just about getting stronger - but that’s only part of it. You also need to be actively improving the mobility and range of motion you’re capable of, while also improving your ability to stabilize loads.

If you’re a fan of Bony to Beastly, you’ll know that we’re all about bulking transformations. Marco and I have each gained sixty pounds at under 11% body fat, and over the past eight years, we’ve helped nearly 10,000 skinny guys bulk up ( transformations here). Most of our articles are built around a mix of research, personally having done it ourselves, and our experience helping others. The scalenus medius originates from the transverse process of the atlas and posterior tubercles of the transverse processes of the cervical vertebrae and inserts into the surface of the first rib. It also assists with the elevation of the first rib, along with laterally flexing and rotating the cervical spine.

Some say that if you don’t apply the techniques correctly you’re going to get injured, but the same can be said for the likes of a deadlift or any other weight lifting technique. If you don’t stretch and have no clue what you’re doing, the chances of getting hurt are through the roof! Primarily responsible for the lateral flexion of the cervical spine and secondarily serving as a muscle of respiration, the scalenes, similar to the trapezius, are composed of three aspects: anterior, medius, and posterior.(1) Ramesh RT, Vishnumaya G, Prakashchandra SK. Variation in the origin of sternocleidomastoid muscle. A case report. Int J Morphol 2007;25(3):621-623. The splenius group consists of two muscles, the splenius capitis and splenius cervicis. The splenius capitis originates in the spinous process of the first three thoracic verterbra, inserting laterally between the superior and inferior nuchal lines.

I was able to use it because, since I'm just starting out, I'm using relatively low weight. But I can imagine that, as I want to start using more weight, the harness will be struggling to stay put with only the tension from the velcro strap.Continue this cycle until you've worked up to 3 x 6 with a challenging weight. At this point, start the cycle over with a more challenging weight for 1 x 10. Bony to Beastly does not offer medical advice and does not replace your relationship with your doctor. Furthermore, we often showcase exceptional results. Keep in mind that your results may vary, and may not be the same or even similar. Marco Walker-Ng, BHSc, PTS, PN is certified through Canadian Fitness Professionals. Due to the soft feel of the harness, it is very comfortable. It can rub a little on the ears if you don’t get it sitting on your head correctly but with a small adjustment, you’re good to go. Even when the straps rub past your ears, it feels soft not rough so no worries if you’re thinking about cauliflower ear. Lateral flexion and rotation are similar in that both these movement patterns deal with left-to-right movement, but they differ a bit in specifics.