Who’s asked, “Why Do Front Squats Hurt My Upper Back?” Front squats are certainly a great variation to the barbell back squat. Plus, they definitely build your quads much better than traditional squats. However, you may have noticed that your upper back hurts whenever you perform front squats. So, what exactly is going on here? … Read more
In terms of muscle growth potential, PPL is better than bro-split (as long as you’re training a 6-day PPL split). It is estimated that optimal muscle growth occurs when you train the muscles every 3-5 days. This is achievable on a push/pull/legs split. However, when it comes to training the bro-split you’ll only be hitting … Read more
Ever wondered, “Should You Do Squats First on Leg Day?” I guess there’s no argument about whether you should squat on leg day or not. Okay, there may be better exercises to isolate the specific muscle groups of the legs. However, when it comes to packing on total lower body size and strength there really … Read more
So, you want to know whether you should arch your back when shoulder pressing. An arch of the back is typically viewed as acceptable when you bench press. This is probably due to the fact that you are supporting much of the weight with a bench. However, there is no such “support” when you should … Read more
Ever wondered, “Why Do Pull Ups Hurt My Lower Back?” Pull ups are clearly a great exercise, especially when it comes to getting stronger and bigger lats. However, pull ups don’t come without potential problems. One of the most common complaints is that you feel pain in your lower back whenever you do pull ups. … Read more
Who’s wondered, “Why Are My Abs Sore From Pull Ups?” I’m sure we can all agree that pull ups are a fantastic exercise. Plus, there are few better upper back and lat builders out there. And the fact that you can get a great workout with just a bar and your own body weight makes … Read more
Who’s asked, “Why Isn’t My Deadlift Going Up?” Deadlifts are typically viewed as one of the “Big 3” lifts, along with squats and bench press. Basically, if you want to get bigger and stronger you’ll typically perform these lifts on a regular basis. And realistically it’s the deadlift that allows you to lift the most … Read more
Who else wants to know, “How Long Should You Rest Between Pull Up Sets?” I think we can all agree that irrespective of your body composition goals, pull ups are a fantastic exercise, and we should all be doing them. With that being said, pull ups are an extremely difficult exercise. Plus, I’m sure I’m … Read more
Who’s asked, “Why Do Tricep Kickbacks Hurt My Shoulders?” Tricep kickbacks are generally viewed as a fantastic way to isolate the triceps. You’ll typically really “feel the burn” and they’re a great way to give your triceps a pump. However, all too often tricep kickbacks are accompanied by shoulder pain. So, what exactly is going … Read more
Ever wondered, “Why Do Leg Extensions Hurt My Knees?” When it comes to building a great set of quads there are few better exercises at isolating the target muscle than leg extensions. However, this doesn’t come without its problems. Many people typically complain of knee pain whenever they perform leg extensions. And it’s difficult to … Read more