Have you ever wondered, “Are Rows and Pull Ups Enough For Back?” When it comes to back training we all know that pull ups are one of the best exercises to perform. Plus, rowing movements with barbells, dumbbells, or even just with bodyweight are superb for developing the upper back. However, can these two exercises … Read more
Considering that the biceps and triceps are two of the smaller muscles in the human body they typically get a lot more attention than their larger counterparts. But which muscle should be stronger? Your biceps and triceps should actually be the same strength, although for many people this is rarely the case. Looking at possibly … Read more
Have you ever asked, “Why Do I Feel Push Ups in My Shoulders?” Okay, admittedly push ups do work the shoulders to some extent. However, we all typically view them more as a chest (and even tricep) exercise. So, there’s nothing more frustrating than constantly feeling push ups in your shoulders. This can range from … Read more
Who else wants to know, “How Do I Stop My Shins From Bleeding When I Deadlift?” I’m pretty sure we’ve all been there. It’s deadlift day, you’re pumped and ready to go. You are solely concentrated on lifting as heavy as possible and hitting a new PB. However, half-way through your first working set you … Read more
Who else wants to know, “Why Does My Collarbone Pop When I Do Push Ups?” You hear a popping or clicking sound, although this typically doesn’t cause you any pain or discomfort. However, it obviously doesn’t feel normal to hear your collarbone popping, does it? Even though it’s not causing you any issues at the … Read more
Have you ever wondered, “Why Do Some Dumbbells Feel Heavier?” You know what I mean, you smash out set after set with dumbbells in the gym. But, when it comes to using the exact same weight at home you find it a real struggle to get anywhere near as many reps. Then again, perhaps you … Read more
If you’re going to get sore anywhere from deadlifts, your obliques would probably be the last place you’d think of. However, it’s actually far more common than you’d think. It is perfectly natural to get sore obliques after deadlifts, especially if you haven’t trained the movement in a while. The entire core works as a … Read more
Your lats should not be sore after deadlifts, but there are a few reasons this may occur. Firstly, it’s important to realise that the lats work isometrically to ensure that the bar stays close to your legs. Plus, if your arms aren’t fully extended during the deadlift, so even the slightest bend in the elbow, … Read more
There are few better exercises for the biceps than curls. However, there are quite a few variations to help you pump up your guns. That being said, would you be better off performing bicep curls seated or standing? Seated bicep curls are typically better than standing if you wish to isolate the bicep muscle. When … Read more
There are a number of reasons why you can’t bench press your own weight. The most common of these will be down to muscle weakness, typically in the lats or triceps. You may also find that your bench press has plateaued because you don’t train the movement often enough, you always use the same number … Read more