Ever wondered if squats and deadlifts are enough for legs? It may be true that variety is the spice of life, but when it comes to training, less is often more. So, do you really need to be performing a ton of leg exercises in order to stimulate growth? Or are the “Big Two” enough? … Read more
Do you want to know how to stop swinging during hanging leg raises? I think we can all agree that the hanging leg raise is probably one of the best ab exercises going. However, there’s nothing more annoying than being unable to stop yourself swinging while performing the movement. This typically takes all the focus … Read more
Ever wondered, “Is Doing a Push Up the Same as Benching Your Weight?” I would hazard a guess that most of you already have an inkling to the correct answer. Basically, you can literally feel the difference whenever you perform push ups or the bench press. However, I wanted to delve a little further into … Read more
There are few better exercises for building superhuman strength than deadlifts. However, if you’re anything like me, an intense deadlift session can leave feeling tired and absolutely wiped out. Here’s why this happens and what you can do about it. It’s natural to feel tired after deadlifts because it’s such a big lift. The deadlift … Read more
Am I the only one who gets terrible foot cramps during Bulgarian split squats? From my research, it appears I am not alone. In fact, foot cramps while performing Bulgarian split squats seems to be an extremely common occurrence. As it turns out there are a number of reasons for this, although they all seem … Read more
It’s a commonly-asked question, “Does Your Knee Touch the Ground During Lunges?” Depending on who you ask, you’ll receive a wide variety of answers. Funnily enough, I’ve noticed that the majority of physical therapists seem to respond in the affirmative. Whereas, personal trainers and certified coaches will say there is no need for the knee … Read more
Do your calluses hurt when doing pull ups? Calluses are almost like a badge of honour when you start training. We expect changes in our body, such as building muscle, getting stronger, and reducing body fat. However, our skin, especially that of the hands, also undergoes certain changes. Calluses typically form on the pads of … Read more
They may be viewed as one of the best bodyweight exercises ever, but can push ups reduce belly fat? We typically view the push up as an exercise that works the chest, shoulders, and triceps. However, there is far more to this fantastic exercise than first meets the eye. So, check out the following tips … Read more
It’s the timeless debate about pull ups – thumb over or under? Who’d have thought that the position of your thumb when performing pull ups would create so many opposing views? Surely there are more pressing matters to discuss when it comes to pull up? With that being said, thumb position does seem to have … Read more
It’s one of those debates that never seems to have the ideal answer – should you lock out on pull ups or always leave a slight elbow angle? The fact that there are always two sides to the story means that this is really a matter of personal opinion. So, here’s mine. To perform a … Read more