Ever wondered, “Why Do My Upper Abs Stick Out?” Let;s face facts, we all want a great set of looking abs. However, there’s nothing worse than having some type of ab imperfection, perhaps one that even looks like a deformity. Something that many of you may “suffer” from is your upper abs sticking out. I … Read more
Ever wondered, “Why Do I Shake So Much When Doing a Plank?” Whether you’re new to exercise or a seasoned athlete, I’m sure you experienced the sensation of shaking during planks. For some of you this may not occur until you’re well into your “set”. Whereas for others you are literally trembling violently after no … Read more
As great an exercise as leg raises are, many of us face the exact same problem when we perform them. I am of course talking about your tailbone and lower back hurting. If your tailbone hurts when doing leg raises you should press your spine into the floor. This will ensure that you don’t have … Read more
Ever wondered, “Why Do Planks Hurt My Knees?” Planks are without doubt a great core exercise. Plus, they are relatively simple to perform. And yet, they don’t come without their problems. One such issue seems to be that some of you may experience knee pain either during or after performing planks. So, what exactly is … Read more
Who’s wondered, “Why Are My Abs Sore From Pull Ups?” I’m sure we can all agree that pull ups are a fantastic exercise. Plus, there are few better upper back and lat builders out there. And the fact that you can get a great workout with just a bar and your own body weight makes … Read more
The main reason for swinging during hanging leg raises is due to the use of momentum. Avoid swinging your legs up and then allowing them to drop back down. The legs should be both raised and lowered in a slow and controlled manner, which is best achieved through contracting your core and engaging your entire … 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
It has to be one of the most annoying things about aesthetics – you have upper abs, but belly fat. Here’s the various reasons why this occurs and what you need to do to fix it. Your upper abs will typically “show” at a higher body fat percentage than your lower abs. Upper abs will … Read more
It seems weird to even talk about your abs being sore after jumping rope, doesn’t it? There you are performing a great cardio and conditioning exercise. An exercise that also requires skill, balance, and coordination. You’d expect your heart rate to increase. You’d expect to be breathing hard and you’ll definitely work up a sweat. … Read more
It’s annoying, sometimes painful, and it sounds utterly gross. I am of course referring to the popping sound your hips make whenever you perform mountain climbers. You know as well as me that this shouldn’t be happening. But, is this something for you to worry about? Have you perhaps caused an injury that you’re not … Read more