It’s a question I see asked time-and-time again, “Should You Use The Smith Machine For Squats?” If I’m being completely honest this really does come down to personal preference. I’m not saying that you can’t use the Smith machine to squat, it’s just something that I will no longer do. In fact, the field is … Read more
Have you ever wondered, “Should Squats Be Done Fast or Slow?” I think we can all agree that squats are one of the greatest exercises ever. In terms of strength, muscle, power, and fat-burning there are few exercises better. Plus, whether you have a loaded barbell on your back or not, squats are one of … Read more
Have you ever asked, “Should You Do Deadlifts and Bent Over Rows on the Same Day?” Both exercises are fantastic compound movements in their own right. They both work a number of muscle groups and are a great way to pack on strength and size. However, there is the worry of lower back issues or … Read more
It’s a question I see over-and-over again – Why Do Bent Over Rows Hurt My Lower Back? There are few better exercises to strengthen and pack on size to the upper back. However, many people find that bent over rows cause a lot of stress to the lower back. In fact, I’ve known of people … Read more
Have you ever thought about perhaps replacing deadlifts with rack pulls? I think we can all agree that deadlifts are one of the best (if not “the best”) exercises for overall strength. That being said, deadlifts may not be for everyone. Rack pulls seem like a viable alternative, but can they replace deadlifts altogether? Let’s … Read more
Have you ever wondered why you can’t feel your triceps in the close grip bench press? I know many people complain that they tend to feel the close grip bench more in the shoulders. Then there are those of you who say that you don’t feel any tricep stimulation at all. Check out the following … Read more
Anyone else who can’t feel traps when doing shrugs? Traps have often been described as the new abs. Basically, nothing screams power, strength, and athleticism more than a muscular set of traps. Shrugs are typically seen as the “go-to” exercise when it comes to training traps. However, there’s nothing more annoying than not being able … Read more
Have you ever asked, “Why Do I Feel Shoulder Press in My Lats?” You’d expect to feel your shoulders and your triceps working hard during the shoulder press. So, it’s perfectly natural to experience some soreness in these muscles. However, many people complain of lat soreness after presses, which seems to go against the grain. … Read more
You would think that as deadlifts are a hip-hinge movement they wouldn’t have much impact on your knees. In fact, knee pain is more commonly associated with poor form when you squat. However, deadlifts can cause knee issues due to the following reasons. The main reason that your knees hurt after deadlifts is due to … Read more
Who doesn’t love their bicep training? And the one thing we all want to know is how long it’ll take to add an inch (and MORE) to our biceps. It will take 6-12 weeks for your biceps to grow by an inch. On average, you will need to add 10lbs of lean muscle in order … Read more