Why Do You Need to Be in a Calorie Surplus to Build Muscle? (Solved!)

Why Do You Need to Be in a Calorie Surplus to Build Muscle

You’re not the only one wondering, “Why Do You Need to Be in a Calorie Surplus to Build Muscle?” It’s almost a given that if you want to build muscle that you’ll need to eat at a calorie surplus. With that being said, it’s actually quite difficult to find evidence to support this claim. Plus, … Read more

Why Do You Pee More When Losing Weight? (Explained!)

Why Do You Pee More When Losing Weight

You’ve probably noticed that your new healthy lifestyle means that you’re having to make more trips to the bathroom. And this is probably something that you’ve never experienced before. So, is this a cause for concern or completely normal? Allow me to explain why you pee more when losing weight. The main reason why you … Read more

Is There an Ideal Pull Up to Chin Up Ratio? (Explained!)

Pull Up to Chin Up Ratio

If you’re wondering whether there is a specific pull up to chin up ratio you should aim for then I’ve got you covered. I will hazard a guess that you find chin ups easier to perform than pull ups. However, perhaps you’re slightly concerned by how much of a difference in reps there is between … Read more

What’s the Ideal Bicep Curl to Tricep Extension Ratio? (Solved!)

Bicep Curl to Tricep Extension Ratio

So, you want to know the ideal Bicep Curl to Tricep Extension Ratio. You know that if you want a great set of arms then you’ll need to train both biceps and triceps. Plus, biceps curls and tricep extensions are two of the best exercises to achieve this. However, if you’ve ever tried to lift … Read more

What’s the Ideal Bench Press to Overhead Press Ratio? (Revealed!)

Bench Press to Overhead Press Ratio

So, you’re looking to find out the ideal bench press to overhead press ratio. Both are fantastic compound exercises that will really test your pressing muscles. Plus, in the main, we can all typically bench press more weight than we can overhead press. With that being said, some of us find that the two lifts … Read more

What’s a Good Squat to Deadlift Ratio? (Solved!)

A Man Squatting and a Man Deadlifting & the text, "Squat to Deadlift Ratio"

I think we can all agree that squats and deadlifts are two of the greatest (if not THE greatest) lower-body compound exercises. But, have you ever wondered how much weight you should be lifting with one exercise when compared to the other? A good squat to deadlift ratio for the average lifter is 1:1.2. Therefore, … Read more

What Should My Push Up to Pull Up Ratio Be? (Explained!)

Push Up to Pull Up Ratio

I personally love push ups and pull ups, and typically peform both exercises multiple times on a weekly basis. However, I’m not sure about you, but I often find myself comparing the movements to each other, i.e. how many pull ups should I be able to do compared to push ups? Is there a specific … Read more