Finding two exercises superior to hip thrusts and squats for glute training could be quite a challenge. In fact, if you wish to kick things up a notch or two you could always throw deadlifts into the mix as well. However, this always begs the question of which exercise you should be doing first in … Read more
Has elbow flaring, long thought to be the nemesis of bench pressing, truly earned its bad reputation? You’ll typically hear that flaring your elbows when bench pressing is inefficient, plus it will also place undue stress on the shoulder joint. And yet, you’ve probably seen countless trainers, experts, and YouTube wannabes consistently bench press with … Read more
The optimal rep range for leg training has always been a subject of debate. We’re typically told that we should concentrate on low reps for strength gains, moderate reps for hypertrophy, and high reps for muscular endurance. So, this is how we train, and yet you’ll often hear someone discuss the merits of high rep … Read more
Is it normal for us to perspire while undergoing weight lifting, just as we do in cardio workouts? You’ve probably performed many muscle-building workouts in the gym, but by the time you’re finished your t-shirt is still bone dry. Does this indicate that you’ve had a poor workout? Should you carry on working out until … Read more
It’s a known fact that most individuals, upon their initial viewing of the 5/3/1 workout regime, perceive it as lacking in frequency. I mean, obviously you don’t want to offend a legend like Jim Wendler, but it just doesn’t seem like enough to elicit strength gains or muscle growth. So, should you be adding more … Read more
Bent over rows belong to the major, intense, barbell, compound exercises. However, for some reason exercises like squats, deadlifts, and bench press get all the glory. With that being said, if you really want to fill out your t-shirt or look impressive on the beach then you need to be training your back. And of … Read more
You should feel rows in the middle and lower traps. The middle traps work when you retract the shoulder blades, whereas the lower traps are used when you depress the shoulder blades. That being said, you are more likely to feel rows in the upper traps (which you don’t want) if your stance is too … Read more
Indeed, it’s possible to execute Bulgarian split squats with only one dumbbell, and there are several variations available for you to explore. Initial option is the goblet Bulgarian split squat, in which you hold a single dumbbell in front of your chest. A popular one-dumbbell variation is holding the dumbbell on the same side as … Read more
It’s common knowledge that performing hip thrusts is critical for developing excellent glutes. In fact, there are few exercises that will target your glutes as well. However, quite often you may feel the movement elsewhere other than the target muscles. And it just so happens that the knees can take a beating during hip thrusts. … Read more
The 5×5 workout regimen is well-structured and user-friendly, however, you must be curious to know the required number of calories you should consume. In fact, you’ve probably searched for information about nutrition while performing 5×5, but still aren’t 100% sure what you should be doing. So, I’d like to discuss the optimal number of calories, … Read more