If you feel lat pulldowns in your triceps this is typically caused by having too much weight on the bar, and not maintaining proper form. In order to pull the heavier weight down you may no longer be using your lats, but a wide variety of other muscles, including the triceps. You’re Using Too Much … Read more
If you’re feeling lat pulldowns in your forearms this typically comes down to an incorrect setup, poor technique, or using too much weight. Ensure that you retract your shoulder blades, use a “thumb over” grip, lead the movement with your elbows not your hands, don’t allow your elbows to flare out to the sides, and … Read more
There are few better exercises than deadlifts when it comes to building size and strength. Let’s face facts, they work pretty much every muscle in the body. However, a common issue for many gym-goers is that they feel deadlifts in their arms. I mean, there are various areas of the body where you should feel … Read more
Ever wondered, “Why Do My Upper Abs Stick Out?” Let;s face facts, we all want a great set of looking abs. However, there’s nothing worse than having some type of ab imperfection, perhaps one that even looks like a deformity. Something that many of you may “suffer” from is your upper abs sticking out. I … Read more
A common question when it comes to using a loaded barbell is, “Why Do Squats Hurt My Tailbone?” Squats are without doubt one of the greatest exercises ever (if not the greatest). However, from time-to-time we all experience certain issues with the movement. Possibly, one of most annoying, and worrying, is when you feel a … Read more
Ever wondered, “Why Do I Shake So Much When Doing a Plank?” Whether you’re new to exercise or a seasoned athlete, I’m sure you experienced the sensation of shaking during planks. For some of you this may not occur until you’re well into your “set”. Whereas for others you are literally trembling violently after no … Read more
It sounds crazy to think that your hamstrings may still be sore after a week. We all experience muscle soreness, or DOMS, from time-to-time. But, there’s nothing worse than when this soreness seems to linger for more time than you would hope. This is especially true of the hamstrings, and it’s not unheard-of to still … Read more
The main reason you can’t keep your feet flat on the floor when you squat is because you lack ankle mobility. Furthermore, a lack of knee or hip mobility, tight calves or tight hip flexors can cause the same issues. You Lack Ankle Mobility (Hips & Knees Too) Squats require a great deal of flexibility … Read more
Lat pulldowns, much like pull ups, will certainly train the lats, biceps, rear deltoids, rhomboids, and traps. However, there also happens to be a huge amount of core activation during pull ups, which is significantly reduced during lat pulldowns. A better alternative would be to do kneeling lat pulldowns (as opposed to seated), which activates … Read more
I know it’s extremely common to feel leg press in your knees. While many resistance machines are not typically viewed as effective as free-weights, the leg press has many fans. The leg press machine, whether sitting up straight or performed at an incline angle, has huge benefits for lower body size and strength. However, it … Read more