The vast majority of people in the gym have different training goals from each other. Some people want to get as strong as they possibly can, whereas others want to look great and have an awesomely symmetrical physique. So, is it better to train for strength or to train for aesthetics? Whether you train for … Read more
Do you find yourself holding your breath whenever you plank? Or do you eventually give up on a plank because you’re struggling to control your breathing? As it turns out, this is an extremely common planking issue. Here’s why this occurs and how to fix it. If you can’t breathe during planks it’s usually because … Read more
It’s the age-old question when it comes to planks – should you be doing them on your elbows or your hands? Plus, is one version better than the other, or does it actually make a difference? Here’s what you need to know. Planks performed on your elbows (forearms) ensure that your body is in parallel … Read more
We’ve all been there, right? Firstly, the reason you perform planks is to strengthen your entire core. However, whenever you perform planks you tend to feel it in your lower back. Well, as it turns out, this mainly comes down to poor form. If you’re feeling planks in your lower back this is usually due … Read more
Push ups, pull ups, and squats are probably the most basic bodyweight exercises. However, performing all three exercises regularly can certainly make a difference to your physique. That said, what would happen if you just performed these 3 bodyweight exercises and nothing else? Let’s find out. Just Doing Push Ups, Pull Ups & Squats If … Read more
I often start panicking that all the squat racks are taken before I’ve even left home. Why? Unfortunately, I go to a commercial gym which only has one squat rack. Yes, I know I could go to a “better gym”, but hey, this one’s close to home, I know where everything is, and I feel … Read more
So, you want to know whether you should train biceps to failure? I guess most of us typically train to within 1-2 reps of failure on most working sets. You know for a fact that with certain exercises going all the way until you can no longer lift the weight can cause extreme fatigue. Then … Read more
I’m just going to come out and say it, I’ve always had a loathing for barbell rows, simply because they feel so damn awkward. Don’t get me wrong, I still regularly perform them, as I know they are one of the best upper back and lat-building exercises. However, I always have a sense of resignation … Read more
Who else wants to know the “ideal” conventional to sumo deadlift ratio. I’m sure you’ll agree that these are two fantastic deadlift variations. Then again, I know that not everyone feels that sumos are a “legitimate” lift, but trust me they are. Plus, these two deadlift variations will typically see most of us lifting more … Read more
The first time you ever used a squat rack you probably didn’t care whether you should be facing in or out. In fact, you probably saw someone else squatting and copied their technique. That’s great, as long as they were squatting the right way. Oh yes, there’s definitely a right way and a wrong way … Read more