A common complaint I often hear is, “Why Don’t I Feel Squats in My Glutes?” Firstly, if anyone ever tells you that squats don’t build glutes, ignore them and walk away. When performed correctly, the squat is probably the greatest lower body exercise. The glutes happen to be the largest muscle in the lower body … Read more
Ever asked yourself, “What Will 100 Pull Ups a Day Do?” The internet is awash with 100 pull up 30-day challenges. And from a personal perspective, I too have completed a century of pull ups for many days in a row. In fact, I know I’ve far exceeded the 30-day mark that most people seem … Read more
Today, I’d like to discuss what you should do if you don’t feel deadlifts in your hamstrings. Or your glutes for that matter. Firstly, I’m pleased you’ve found your way here because it tells me that you understand the deadlift exercise better than most. The deadlift is without doubt a lower-body exercise, and not a … Read more
Do you want to know when to add weight to pull ups? We all know (assume) that the ideal way to progress with any exercise is to add additional weight once we are able to perform a certain number of reps. This ensures that you don’t hit a plateau in your training, and that you … Read more
A common complaint I often hear is that you don’t feel chest during push ups. The push up is primarily a chest exercise, so surely you should feel your chest whenever performing them. Admittedly, the push up also works the shoulders and the arms. And as the anterior deltoids and the triceps are smaller muscles … Read more
Today, I’d like to answer the question, “Do Bodyweight Squats Build Muscle?” You’ll generally hear a vast array of opposing opinions. So, it’s difficult to know whether you can pack on size with bodyweight squats or whether you’re going to have to hit the weights. But, don’t worry I’ve got you covered, and will reveal … Read more
A question I frequently see asked is, “Can I Do 100 Push Ups Throughout The Day?” Through further research I’ve been able to ascertain that most people want to know whether it’s better to spread your push ups out throughout the day or do them all in one go. As someone who has spent many, … Read more
The main reasons you can perform chin ups but not pull ups include, your biceps are usually better trained than your lats, traps, and upper back. Your grip, forearms, and rotator cuff muscles may not be strong enough to perform pull ups. This may lead to avoiding pull ups completely, and even a mental plateau.
I’m sure many of you want to know if you can maintain muscle mass with push ups. There may be numerous reasons why you’re turning to the most popular bodyweight exercise on the planet. However, one thing’s for sure, you certainly don’t want to lose your hard-earned gains. So, let’s find out whether the beloved … Read more
Surely I can’t be the only one who hears/feels their hips pop during mountain climbers? I’ll admit, it’s not painful, but it can be annoying, and sometimes the noise even grosses me out. As I had no idea why this was occurring I decided to do some research. I’m relieved to say that there are … Read more