Anyone else heard about the girl sitting on a guy during bench press? This was a sensation sweeping the internet for a number of years. Basically, it was said that a guy would be able to perform more reps on bench press while a girl is sitting on his lap. And the main reason given … Read more
Anyone else wondering, “Why Are My Hips Uneven When I Squat?” There’s nothing worse than aiming to hit a big squat set, but then noticing that your hips are decidedly lop-sided. You know for a fact that this shouldn’t be the case, and there is also the potential for injury. So, why exactly is this … Read more
Are you worried that your bench press is stuck at 225? You’ve been benching habitually and you’ve been happy to see your bench increase on a regular basis. However, the second you hit 225lbs everything seems to have stalled. It’s been weeks, maybe months, and perhaps even years since you managed to add any weight. … Read more
Are you also wondering, “Why Does My Stomach Hurt When I Bench Press?” It shouldn’t seem right, does it? I mean, the bench press is a chest exercise, although you may often feel the movement in secondary muscles or joints. However, surely you should never be feeling bench press in your stomach? That being said, … Read more
Anyone else who can’t do push ups after a chest workout? We’ve all been there, you’ve absolutely nailed your chest workout. You’ve benched a PR, hit some dips and dumbbell presses, as well as a few sets of cable flyes. You then decide it would be a great idea to perform push ups as a … Read more
It’s no laughing matter if your quads cramp when squatting. Okay granted, it can be quite hilarious to watch someone suffer with quad cramps. However, it’s not something that any of us particularly want to go through, especially when you have a heavy load on your back. But why exactly is this happening to you? … Read more
It’s an extremely commonly-asked question, “Why Do I Feel Tricep Pushdowns in My Abs?” There you are at the cable machine, looking to set your tris on fire with one of the best isolation exercises there is. Then suddenly you can feel your abs, in fact, after a while they’re literally burning. It almost feels … Read more
As hard as you try, you always seem to end up with an unnatural curvature of the spine whenever you squat. Then again, perhaps you have an excessive forward lean. And of course, you know just how bad this is for your spinal health. In this article I’ll explain why you can’t keep your back … Read more
So, you want to know, “How Rare is a 405 lbs Bench Press?” It’s probably not a feat that you’ve ever seen achieved in your gym. In fact, I know I’ve definitely never witnessed it. We’re all extremely impressed with ourselves when we hit 2 plates per side, and then 3 plates. However, hitting that … Read more
If pull ups are causing you forearm pain this usually comes down to a specific weakness, poor form, or a potential injury. Here’s exactly what you need to know and how to fix this. The most obvious reason for forearm pain during pull ups is a weak grip. You’ll generally find that your fingers start … Read more