Why Does My Wrist Hurt When Doing Barbell Rows? (Explained!)

Why Does My Wrist Hurt When Doing Barbell Rows

I’m surely not the only person to have experienced wrist pain when performing barbell rows. In fact, I know this definitely isn’t the case, and many of you suffer with the same uncomfortable, and often painful, feeling. Your first thought is usually that you’re doing something wrong, and this is generally the case. Then again, … Read more

Is There an Ideal Hack Squat to Back Squat Ratio? (Explained!)

Hack Squat to Back Squat Ratio

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

Romanian Deadlift Depth – Is There an Ideal RDL Depth? (Solved!)

Romanian Deadlift Depth

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

Are Romanian Deadlifts Better With Barbell or Dumbbells? (Solved!)

Are Romanian Deadlifts Better With Barbell or Dumbbells

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

What’s the Ideal Hip Thrust to Deadlift Ratio? (Explained!)

Hip Thrust to Deadlift Ratio

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

What’s the Ideal Leg Extension to Leg Curl Ratio? (Revealed!)

Leg Extension to Leg Curl Ratio

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

Is it Better to Elevate Heels or Toes For Romanian Deadlifts? (Explained!)

Heels or Toes Elevated For RDLs

Anyone else wondering whether it’s better to have your heels or toes elevated for Romanian deadlifts? I’m sure you’ve probably seen people in the gym doing both before. So clearly, there must be some benefit to raising one part of your feet during RDLs. That being said, one of these variations is fantastic, whereas the … Read more