Bulgarian split squats are the exercise we all love to hate. In fact, they are seen as one of the most challenging lower body exercises. Bulgarian split squats are typically performed with a barbell across your upper back or a dumbbell in each hand. But, does it make sense to perform Bulgarian split squats with … Read more
The bench press is probably the most prominent chest exercise, although it does engage the traps and upper back to some extent. With that being said, the last thing you’d expect after bench pressing is for your traps to hurt. However, this can occur, and it can dramatically affect the amount of weight you can … Read more
I guess we all know that if you want great glutes then you need to hip thrust. In fact, there are few exercises that will target your glutes as well. However, quite often you may feel the movement elsewhere other than the target muscles. And it just so happens that the knees can take a … Read more
The 5×5 workout program is well-laid out and easy to follow, but I’m sure you’re wondering what your calorie intake should be. In fact, you’ve probably searched for information about nutrition while performing 5×5, but still aren’t 100% sure what you should be doing. So, I’d like to discuss the optimal number of calories, plus … Read more
I’m sure you’re wondering whether you can do the 5×5 workout with dumbbells. The 5×5 workout program is considered one of the best ways to build strength. The classic routine involves the 5 big barbell exercises for 5 sets of 5 reps. So, you would typically perform the workouts 3 times a week, squatting every … Read more
5×5 has long been considered one of the best workout programs to increase strength. It is typically performed with the main powerlifting moves, i.e. bench press, squat, and deadlift, although you can use just about any compound exercise. Plus, the original Stronglifts 5×5 program also includes the overhead press and bent-over row. However, it can … Read more
You can walk into any gym, at any time, and you’ll typically see the bench press area packed with enthusiastic lifters. Let’s face facts, the bench press is probably the most popular exercise ever invented. However, if you’re someone who benches regularly you may have noticed issues with your shoulders. This could be aching and … Read more
When it comes to building lower body muscle, lunges probably come second to only squats (sorry deadlift fans). Lunges work your quads, glutes, hamstrings, and even your calves to some effect. The front leg is the working leg during lunges, whereas the back leg is simply there to provide support. However, I know that many … Read more
There are few better exercises to really test your pushing muscles than the shoulder press. In fact, I would say that pressing overhead is far more beneficial to your overall physique than the favoured bench press. However, you may have noticed that you often feel the shoulder press in various muscles other than those that … Read more
Most lifters with long arms would agree that it’s much harder to bench press than their short-limbed counterparts. And unfortunately, they are right, as having long arms will put you at a disadvantage when it comes to bench pressing. So, I’d like to discuss why benching is harder, and what you can do to make … Read more