Who else wants to know, “Is it Better to Train Biceps With Chest or Back?” We all want to find the perfect workout split to suit our individual goals. I mean there are just so many different ways to train. However, there is often confusion as to when you should train the biceps. Some people … Read more
I’m sure you’ve noticed that the heaveier deadlifts get the more difficult it is to keep your back straight. And I’m sure you don’t need me to tell you just how dangerous “rounding your back” during deadlifts can be. Well, here’s the various reasons this occurs and what you should do to fix it. There … Read more
Lateral raises are without doubt a great exercise. In fact, many of us perform the movement for purely aesthetic purposes. So, would it be better or worse for you to be doing lateral raises every day? You can do lateral raises every day, and you should also see some great improvements in size, strength, and … Read more
Have you ever found that even after a really intense session that your biceps aren’t sore the next day? Many people typically view muscle soreness as a way to gauge how effective a workout was. So, there’s nothing more frustrating than pumping out various sets of biceps exercises to feel absolutely nothing the next day. … 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
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
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