You’ll never know how many times I’ve seen this question asked, “Can I Do Romanian Deadlifts With a Mixed Grip?” Of course, it makes a lot of sense, as your grip typically fatigues well before your glutes or hammies. However, should you actually be using a mixed grip with RDLs? Or is this something to … Read more
Have you ever wondered whether there’s a perfect Romanian deadlift depth? I totally understand you wanting to know, because as great an exercise as RDLs are, you’ll often find that you can’t feel the target muscles working. In truth, you probably feel that this is the case because you haven’t lowered the load far enough … Read more
It’s actually an extremely commonly asked question, “Are Romanian Deadlifts Better With Barbell or Dumbbells?” I guess we all know that Romanian deadlifts are a fantastic exercise for your glutes and hamstrings, and even for your lower back. Plus, training your posterior chain can have a multitude of positive effects on your overall physique? However, … Read more
So, you want to know whether there’s an ideal hack squat to back squat ratio? These are two fantastic lower body exercises, especially for overall quad development. However, should you be able to lift a certain amount of weight with one movement when compared to the other? Or are the two lifts so different to … Read more
Who else wants to know the ideal hip thrust to squat ratio? I’m sure we can all agree that these are two of the finest lower body exercises out there. Plus, if you’re “all about the booty”, you definitely want to be performing both movements as regularly as you can. However, should you be able … Read more
So, you want to know whether there’s an ideal hip thrust to deadlift ratio? Firstly, I have to say, there are few better exercises for your posterior chain. And typically if you throw squats into the mix, you have a fantastic all-round lower body workout. That being said, how do you know whether one exercise … Read more
So, you want to know the ideal leg extension to leg curl ratio? I’m sure we can agree that these are two fantastic isolation movements for both your quads and your hamstrings. However, should you be able to lift a certain amount of weight with one exercise in relation to the other? Or are the … Read more
So, you want to know, “Is PPL Once a Week Enough?” Out of all the various workout programs there are, PPL definitely seems to be one of the most popular. Basically, this allows you to hit every muscle group on a weekly basis. However, is hitting each muscle group once a week over the course … Read more
So, you want to know, “Should Your Eyes Be Below the Bar on a Bench Press?” You’ve probably heard various bench pressing cues over the years. And when it comes to how you should position yourself under the bar, there seems to be a vast array of different “rules”. In fact, it can get extremely … Read more
Anyone else wondering why their close-grip bench press is stronger than their regular bench press? I mean, it just doesn’t seem right, does it? You know that you should generally be benching more with a wider grip. Plus, close-grip bench press is far more tricep-focused, which of course is a far smaller muscle than your … Read more