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
Have you ever asked, “Why Can’t I Squat Without Falling Backwards?” I guess we all know that squats are probably one of the greatest exercises ever. And this is true whether you perform them with your own body weight or while under a load. So, there is nothing more frustrating than being unable to nail … Read more
Are your bicep curls not progressing? It has to be one of the most frustrating aspects of training. You seem to be moving forward nicely on just about every other lift. However, when it comes to bicep curls you appear to have been stuck on the same weight for what seems like months now. Allow … Read more
Considering that the biceps and triceps are two of the smaller muscles in the human body they typically get a lot more attention than their larger counterparts. But which muscle should be stronger? Your biceps and triceps should actually be the same strength, although for many people this is rarely the case. Looking at possibly … Read more
Have you ever wondered, “Why Do Some Dumbbells Feel Heavier?” You know what I mean, you smash out set after set with dumbbells in the gym. But, when it comes to using the exact same weight at home you find it a real struggle to get anywhere near as many reps. Then again, perhaps you … Read more
If you’re going to get sore anywhere from deadlifts, your obliques would probably be the last place you’d think of. However, it’s actually far more common than you’d think. It is perfectly natural to get sore obliques after deadlifts, especially if you haven’t trained the movement in a while. The entire core works as a … Read more
There are a number of reasons why you can’t bench press your own weight. The most common of these will be down to muscle weakness, typically in the lats or triceps. You may also find that your bench press has plateaued because you don’t train the movement often enough, you always use the same number … Read more
You can certainly use the Smith machine to perform deadlifts, but it won’t be the exact same exercise. Due to the position of the bar on the Smith machine your starting point will be different. In fact, the movement is more reminiscent of a rack pull (often referred to as “partial deadlifts”). So, the Smith … Read more
It will take 6-12 weeks for your biceps to grow by an inch. On average, you will need to add 10lbs of lean muscle in order for your biceps to grow by an inch. So, in reality the question you should ask is “How long will it take you to gain 10lbs?” Depending on your … Read more
Have you ever wondered, “Why is My Dumbbell Press Better Than Barbell?” On the face of it you should be pressing more with a barbell than with dumbbells. However, there are many of us who find dumbbell presses much easier. In fact, you may typically press more with dumbbells than with a barbell. So, what … Read more