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
So, you want to know, “Should I Drop Set Bench Press?” We’ve all experienced that worrying time when your bench press progression comes to a grinding halt. Basically, you’ve been benching for a while now, and you look to regularly add weight to the bar. However, you seem to be stuck at a certain weight, … Read more
Who else wants to know, “Is 6-Day PPL Too Much?” Push/pull/legs is typically viewed as one of the best workout splits. It allows you to hit every single muscle group on a weekly basis, as well as providing some variety to your training. That being said, most of us start out training PPL 3 days … Read more
Who else has wondered, “Should I Bench in the Power Rack?” We’ve all been there. You want to bench press, but you also want to go heavy. You realise that there are certain safety concerns, especially if you’re benching without a spotter. That being said, you don’t want to be viewed as “one of those … Read more
So, you want to know whether lifting your head during bench press is a good thing or a bad thing? You’ve no doubt seen people lift their head while they bench. In fact, you may even have done this yourself, often subconsciously. But, is lifting your head a legitimate bench pressing technique? Or is this something that … Read more
So, you want to know how much time to bench 225lbs? More specifically, how long it’s going to take to get from benching 135lbs to 225lbs. To be honest, the answer will vary from person-to-person, based on various factors. So, there is definitely no “one-size-fits-all” to hit a 225lbs bench. However, in this article I’ll … Read more
Have you ever wondered, “How to Tell if You’re Squatting Low Enough?” As fantastic an exercise as barbell squats are, they are often one of the most butchered exercises in the gym. Basically, we all know that we should be squatting, but this doesn’t mean that we’re capable of doing so with great form. That … Read more
Who else wants to know, “What Happens if You Lift Weights But Don’t Eat Enough Calories?” This is a question I see time-and-time again, so it must be something that goes through many people’s minds. If you’re not taking in enough calories, can you still build muscle? Or is all that great training being completely … Read more
Have you ever wondered why people use suicide grip on bench press? You’ve probably noticed this yourself on a regular basis whenever you’re at the gym. Some people bench with their thumbs completely wrapped around the bar, whereas others use a thumbless (suicide) grip. You may even have heard stories of the great Arnold Schwarzenegger … Read more
Who else wants to know, “What Muscle Takes the Longest to Build?” I’ll openly admit that we all typically have different struggles in the gym. What I mean by this is that some people will see fantastic growth in certain muscle groups, whereas others will may find the same muscles extremely difficult to build. So, … Read more