The main reason for foot cramps during Bulgarian Split Squats is because you are using the back foot to push yourself up. There are a variety of reasons this can occur, including not using proper form, the bench being too high, the weights being too heavy, or inadequate warm up and mobility drills. It’s Squat … Read more
I’m assuming that when you consider areas that may ache after doing bench press, the hips are unlikely to top your list. However, hip discomfort is something that many regular benchers will know only to well. Here’s why this occurs and how to fix it. The main reason your hips feel sore after bench press … Read more
I presume that among all the body parts where bench press could potentially cause discomfort, your thumbs wouldn’t be the first ones you’d think of. But, I’ve definitely suffered the curse of “benching thumb” and I’m sure you have too. The main reason your thumb hurts when you bench press is because you don’t have … Read more
Speaking about sensing bicep curls in your chest doesn’t seem to be correct. But, if you know, you know! Following a bicep workout you may notice that you feel as though your pecs have been activated. Then again, I know of some people who have even complained of DOMS in the chest. This is usually … Read more
Have you ever pondered on why doing squats triggers excessive sweating? You could be new to the gym. Then again, you could be a well-conditioned athlete. You probably find that when you perform certain exercises you produce a light film of sweat. However, whenever you hit the squat rack you are literally drenched in sweat. … Read more
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
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
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