Have you ever asked, “Why Do I Feel Shoulder Press in My Lats?” You’d expect to feel your shoulders and your triceps working hard during the shoulder press. So, it’s perfectly natural to experience some soreness in these muscles. However, many people complain of lat soreness after presses, which seems to go against the grain. … Read more
Who Else Wants to Know, “Why Do Calf Raises Hurt My Feet?” There’s Nothing More Annoying than Feeling a Burn in the Soles of Your Feet Rather Than Your Calves. Discover Why Inside.
Ever wondered, “Why Do Skull Crushers Hurt My Elbows?” I think we can all agree that skull crushers are an awesome tricep exercise. However, I’m sure I’m not the only one that occasionally feels an intense pain in the elbows when doing skull crushers. So, what exactly is going on here? Why Do Skull Crushers … Read more
I absolutely love hip thrusts, but fairly often, especially when fatigued, I tend to feel them in my hamstrings. Sound familiar? We all know that hip thrusts are probably the best glute exercise there is. However, there is a tendency to feel the movement in the hamstrings, as opposed to the glutes. The following tips … Read more
Have you ever experienced inner elbow pain after bicep curls? Trust me, this is actually a fairly common issue. Nine times out of ten it may just be a general type of soreness, so it would be good to find a way to work around this. Then again, this could be a sign of something … Read more
The bench press is probably the most popular upper body exercise. We know that benching should build a strong, muscular, and powerful chest. Yes, there is secondary muscle activation in the shoulders and arms (primarily the triceps), so you will always “feel” these muscles working in some way. But many of us tend to feel … Read more
The primary reason to perform lateral raises is to stimulate the lateral deltoid. However, I know that I and many other trainees often feel lateral raises in the traps. Here’s why this happens and how you can fix it. The main reason you feel lateral raises in your traps is because you’re using too much … Read more
Ever wondered if squats and deadlifts are enough for legs? It may be true that variety is the spice of life, but when it comes to training, less is often more. So, do you really need to be performing a ton of leg exercises in order to stimulate growth? Or are the “Big Two” enough? … Read more
No, there is no need for the back knee to touch the ground during lunges. For most people, leaving the back knee 1-3 inches off the ground would be ideal. This allows for an adequate range of motion, as well maintaining sufficient muscle tension throughout the movement. You Can Still Achieve Full Range of Motion … Read more
The main reasons you can’t feel bicep contraction are: You’re Using Too Much Weight The number one reason you can’t feel any contraction in the biceps is because the weight you’re using is more than you can handle. Look, I know that the biceps are one of the main “show” muscles. They are probably even … Read more