Here’s something that most of us have thought about at one time or another, and that’s whether you should eat more on leg day. Whenever you train legs you know you’re in for a session of torture. There’s not many of us who don’t leave the gym either limping or barely able to walk. Plus, … Read more
The bench press is without doubt one of the most popular exercises performed in the gym. Literally everyone benches, and it’s often viewed as the benchmark (no pun intended) of upper body strength. So, does it make sense to bench press more often than the standard once a week? Allow me to explain what you … Read more
So, you want to know how much easier bench press is on a Smith machine? In effect, we’re back to the age-old argument – free weights vs. machines. This is not to say that machine exercises are ineffective, as you can still build muscle and strength. However, you’re probably also wondering how much more you … Read more
If your calves hurt whenever you squat it’s likely this is affecting you both in terms of good technique and the amount of weight lifted. However, it’s actually more of a common problem than you’d think. In fact, an extremely high percentage of lifters experience calf pain when they squat. Does this mean you’re doing … Read more
Are you feeling skull crushers in your chest? Don’t worry, you’re not alone, as I’ve certainly experienced this, and I know many others have too. Skull crushers are without doubt a fantastic exercise for the triceps. However, I know only too well that you may not always feel the movement just in your triceps. And … Read more
The leg press, whether seated or incline, is typically viewed as one of the best exercises for quad hypertrophy. However, this doesn’t mean it comes without its problems, and lower back pain is quite common. With that being said, if you adhere to a few “rules” you’ll be able to take the pressure off your … Read more
Whether you realise it or not, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is taking over the world. From facial to voice recognition, chatbots, Siri, Alexa, Cortana, E-payments, maps and navigation, the list is endless. So, I decided to use Artificial Intelligence, in the form of ChatGPT, to provide some bench press tips. I simply asked ChatGPT to: “Give … Read more
The incline bench press is typically the “go-to” exercise for upper pecs. And with good reason, as it hits the upper part of the chest to great effect I would hazard a guess that most trainees train incline bench in any one of 15-degree increments, i.e 15, 30, 45, or 60 degrees. But, as it … Read more
How often have you performed lat pulldowns and felt a burning sensation in your forearms? Then again, how often have you ended your set early because your forearms are fatigued, and yet you don’t even feel as though you’ve hit your lats? Funnily enough, I had the same issue, which I resolved by changing my … Read more
Squats are often referred to as “The King of Lower Body Exercises”, and it’s easy to see why. They are a compound exercise that target many major muscle groups, including the quadriceps, glutes, and hamstrings. So, it’s perfectly normal to feel sore after squats. That being said, you would think that you’re most likely to … Read more