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
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
Don’t you just hate it when you perform curls, but you can’t feel bicep contraction? I know I’ve been through many workouts where I feel as though my forearms are doing all the work. And I can even feel the odd-twinge in my elbows. So, what gives? It turns out that I was making the … Read more
Deadlifts are probably the greatest posterior chain exercise there is. In fact, they work a huge number of muscle groups in both the lower and upper body, front and back. However, can you achieve truly fantastic trap development by performing deadlifts? The traps are actively involved in deadlifts. As your torso goes from a forward … Read more