Who’s asked, “How Far Apart Should Your Hands Be For Pull Ups?” The pull up has to be up there for being one of the greatest exercises ever. I mean, it offers just about everything you can think of. You can build muscle, strength, mobility, flexibility, and there’s even a hint of conditioning and core … Read more
I was somewhat surprised to see the commonly asked question, “Are Power Cleans Better Than Deadlifts?” Don’t get me wrong, they are both fantastic exercises in their own right. However, by asking whether one is better than the other would typically mean that there are many similarities between the exercises. I’ll admit there are some … Read more
The main reason that squatting hurts your shins is due to a lack of ankle mobility. Firstly, this lack of mobility/flexibility in the ankles’ means that you probably tend to push through the balls of your feet rather than your heels when you squat. You may also notice that your heels come off the floor … Read more
If you’re performing basic push ups for fitness purposes then your chest should touch the ground. In fact, your chest should be the ONLY part of your body to touch the ground (hands and toes excluded of course). The “Standard” Fitness Push Up For an exercise that is so simplistic in nature there’s actually a … Read more
I remember the first time my legs were shaking uncontrollably when I came off the leg press machine. My first thought was to panic, but I soon discovered this isn’t as bad as you may initially believe. Here’s what you need to know. The main reason that your legs shake when you leg press is … Read more
Surely I’m not the only one to experience sore quads after deadlifts? Deadlifts are probably one of the best strength exercises that you should be doing. Plus, they hit a huge number of muscle groups in the body. However, even though deadlifts are primarily a lower body exercise, they should be more taxing on the … Read more
Ever wondered, “Is it Better to Squat Barefoot?” It’s almost like a new craze. Everywhere you look in the gym people seem to be walking around shoeless. Okay, it’s deemed acceptable for a yoga or Pilates class. However, many people appear to be going barefoot nowadays even while pumping iron. And this is especially true … Read more
The main reason for swinging during hanging leg raises is due to the use of momentum. Avoid swinging your legs up and then allowing them to drop back down. The legs should be both raised and lowered in a slow and controlled manner, which is best achieved through contracting your core and engaging your entire … Read more
Who else wants to know, “Why Can’t I Feel My Quads During Squats?” I think most of us would agree that squats are one of the best (if not the best) exercises in existence. Often lauded as the “King of Exercises”, this lower body movement seems to have it all. However, one of the most … Read more
Have you ever wondered, “Can I Just Bench Squat and Deadlift?” The “Big 3” are often viewed as the Holy Grail of workouts. You’ll always hear people telling you that if you want to get stronger then train squats, bench presses, and deadlifts. There will be others who will categorically state that you get jacked … Read more