The bench press is probably the most popular upper body exercise. We know that benching should build a strong, muscular, and powerful chest. Yes, there is secondary muscle activation in the shoulders and arms (primarily the triceps), so you will always “feel” these muscles working in some way. But many of us tend to feel … Read more
The primary reason to perform lateral raises is to stimulate the lateral deltoid. However, I know that I and many other trainees often feel lateral raises in the traps. Here’s why this happens and how you can fix it. The main reason you feel lateral raises in your traps is because you’re using too much … Read more
I would hazard a guess that most of us perform chin ups over pull ups due to the increased bicep activation. But, what should you do if you don’t feel chin ups in your biceps? Chin ups are primarily a lat exercise, so you should really feel them more in the lats. There is more … Read more
Welcome to my 7 Secrets For Chiseled Abs Review. Are you someone who puts in a lot of time and energy to lifting weights, doing cardio, and eating clean? And yet, even though you’re “lean-ish”, have a hint of definition, there’s definitely no six-pack abs in sight. According to Fitness Model and Personal Trainer, “Action” … Read more
Squats are often referred to as, “The King of Lower Body Exercises”. So, you would expect the quads, glutes, hamstrings, and supporting muscles to be worked. However, have you ever noticed that frequently your hamstrings feel especially sore after an intense squat session? In this article I’ll explain the 5 main reasons that this occurs, … Read more
I can’t be the only one to ever wonder is it better to do push ups fast or slow? The push up is probably the most basic of all bodyweight exercises. And yet there are literally hundreds of variations and different ways in which you can perform the push up. So, should you be performing … Read more
It has to be one of the most annoying things about aesthetics – you have upper abs, but belly fat. Here’s the various reasons why this occurs and what you need to do to fix it. Your upper abs will typically “show” at a higher body fat percentage than your lower abs. Upper abs will … Read more
It seems weird to even talk about your abs being sore after jumping rope, doesn’t it? There you are performing a great cardio and conditioning exercise. An exercise that also requires skill, balance, and coordination. You’d expect your heart rate to increase. You’d expect to be breathing hard and you’ll definitely work up a sweat. … Read more
Have you ever asked, “Why Do Pull Ups Hurt My Shoulder?” If so, you’re definitely not alone. In fact, shoulder pain during pull ups is an extremely common complaint. Plus, I know that this is something that I have suffered from myself. So, I’d like to discuss some of the most common causes of shoulder … Read more
There are many reasons you may ask, “Can Lunges Replace Squats?” Perhaps you suffer with lower back pain whenever you squat. Maybe squats put your knees under extreme stress. Then again, it could be that you just don’t like squatting. Whatever your reasons, let’s see if lunges can really replace squats. Can Lunges Replace Squats? … Read more