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Surely I’m not the only one to experience sore quads after deadlifts? Deadlifts are probably one of the best strength exercises that you should be doing. Plus, they hit a huge number of muscle groups in the body. However, even though deadlifts are primarily a lower body exercise, they should be more taxing on the … Read more
Ever wondered, “Is it Better to Squat Barefoot?” It’s almost like a new craze. Everywhere you look in the gym people seem to be walking around shoeless. Okay, it’s deemed acceptable for a yoga or Pilates class. However, many people appear to be going barefoot nowadays even while pumping iron. And this is especially true … Read more
The main reason for swinging during hanging leg raises is due to the use of momentum. Avoid swinging your legs up and then allowing them to drop back down. The legs should be both raised and lowered in a slow and controlled manner, which is best achieved through contracting your core and engaging your entire … Read more
Who else wants to know, “Why Can’t I Feel My Quads During Squats?” I think most of us would agree that squats are one of the best (if not the best) exercises in existence. Often lauded as the “King of Exercises”, this lower body movement seems to have it all. However, one of the most … Read more
Have you ever wondered, “Can I Just Bench Squat and Deadlift?” The “Big 3” are often viewed as the Holy Grail of workouts. You’ll always hear people telling you that if you want to get stronger then train squats, bench presses, and deadlifts. There will be others who will categorically state that you get jacked … Read more
Have you ever asked, “Why Can’t I Squat Without Falling Backwards?” I guess we all know that squats are probably one of the greatest exercises ever. And this is true whether you perform them with your own body weight or while under a load. So, there is nothing more frustrating than being unable to nail … Read more
Are your bicep curls not progressing? It has to be one of the most frustrating aspects of training. You seem to be moving forward nicely on just about every other lift. However, when it comes to bicep curls you appear to have been stuck on the same weight for what seems like months now. Allow … 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
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