🏋️ 5 best exercises for tall lifters

Plus, more world records fall at the Arnold! September 28, 2022 | [Read Online]( [BarBend Newsletter] September 28 is National Good Neighbor Day. And in the spirit of the day, we're doing our neighborly duty by offering you some sage workout advice and bringing you the best content that the fitness world has to offer. We recently caught up with pro wrestler Matt Cardona — formerly known as Zack Ryder from WWE — to [talk about how he keeps fit while dealing with a hectic schedule and cramped hotel gyms](. We’re still not over all the world records broken at last weekend’s Arnold Sports Festival UK. And we're certainly not over powerlifter [Prescillia Bavoil breaking three of them in a single day](. Being tall may be a plus for reaching shelves at Costco, but it could also be a detriment in the gym. We’re here to help by picking [the best exercises for our vertically gifted readers](. Interview Pro Wrestler Matt Cardona on What It Takes to Stay Fit on the Road Image: @themattcardona on Instagram Pro wrestlers lead busy lives. They're on the road year-round, performing choreographed acts of brutality on one another before driving to the next town to do it all over again. And in between it all, they have to stay fit. And not just regular fit — they have to look TV-worthy in their underwear in front of thousands of screaming fans. Matt Cardona knows all about this lifestyle. After more than 15 years in the wrestling business, he's figured out a way to stay in peak shape, despite the endless hours spent in rental cars and dealing with a new gym in every town. We recently caught up with Cardona to find out how he trains with such a hectic schedule and if his recent biceps tear has changed his fitness routine. Read: [Pro Wrestler Matt Cardona Talks Gym Bag Essentials, Chest Workouts, and Staying in Shape on the Road]( Powerlifting More Records Fall at the Arnold UK Image: @kingofthelifts on Instagram This past weekend’s ​​Arnold Sports Festival UK was packed full of world-record lifts, and some of the most memorable came courtesy of French powerhouse Prescillia Bavoil. After her performance on Saturday, she now holds the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) world records for the back squat, deadlift, and overall total for the 63-kilogram category. Here’s a summary of her best lifts of the day: - Squat: 213 kilograms (​​469.5 pounds) - Bench Press: 112.5 kilograms (248 pounds) - Deadlift: 231 kilograms (​​509.2 pounds) - Total: 556.5 kilograms (1,226.8 pounds) Of the bunch, only her bench press failed to break a world record. And the squat was arguably her most impressive lift of the day, surpassing the previous world record that Bavoil set in September 2021 by seven kilograms. Read: [Powerlifter Prescillia Bavoil Sets 3 New IPF World Records]( Training Tips Best Exercises for Tall People Image: Photology1971/Shutterstock It’s a matter of simple physics: If you’re a tall person with longer limbs, you’re covering more distance every time you lift in the gym. This means your body is going through more work than your shorter counterparts, and certain compact lifts — like squats and deadlifts — could be adding extra stress on your joints. That being said, there are plenty of moves out there that actually play to the strengths of a taller frame. Though it may sound like sacrilege to get rid of staple exercises like the bench press, we’ve got alternatives that you can do for a better, safer workout. Read: [The 5 Best Exercises for Tall People]( Everything Else Will Tennyson Embarks Upon an Arm Workout With Phil Heath Image: Will Tennyson on YouTube - Fitness influencer Will Tennyson tested his mettle by buddying up with seven-time Mr. Olympia Phil Heath [for a muscle-busting arm workout](. - Want to build a beastly core? Learn how to get there by [mastering the bear plank](. - Squat racks come in all shapes and sizes. If you need one for your home gym, we’ve got [an in-depth guide on how to pick it](. Share BarBend Newsletter You currently have 0 referrals, only 1 away from receiving 40% Off Legion Pulse Pre Workout. [40% Off Legion Pulse Pre Workout]( [Click to Share]( Or copy and paste this link to others: Share BarBend Newsletter You currently have 0 referrals, only 1 away from receiving 40% Off Legion Pulse Pre Workout. [Click to Share]( Or copy and paste this link to others: [ [Facebook Logo]( [Twitter Logo]( [Instagram Logo]( [YouTube Logo]( [Linkedin Logo]( Update your email preferences or unsubscribe [here]( © BarBend Newsletter 228 Park Ave S, #29976, New York, New York 10003 [beehiiv] Publish on beehiiv