So, you want to know whether you should train biceps to failure? I guess most of us typically train to within 1-2 reps of failure on most working sets. You know for a fact that with certain exercises going all the way until you can no longer lift the weight can cause extreme fatigue. Then … Read more
Are you feeling bent over rows in your triceps? It doesn’t quite sound right, does it? I mean, if you’re going to feel a pull-based exercise like rows anywhere in the arms you’d expect it to be the biceps. However, I know for a fact, that I personally, and I’m sure many of you, often … Read more
You’ve hit a fantastic bicep workout, everything seems great, and then suddenly some time later you find that you can’t straighten your arms. Sound familiar? In fact, whenever you attempt to reach for something, or try to use your arms in any way, the soreness is excruciating. In this article I’ll reveal the main reasons … Read more
Anyone else wondering why their close-grip bench press is stronger than their regular bench press? I mean, it just doesn’t seem right, does it? You know that you should generally be benching more with a wider grip. Plus, close-grip bench press is far more tricep-focused, which of course is a far smaller muscle than your … Read more
It’s an extremely commonly-asked question, “Why Do I Feel Tricep Pushdowns in My Abs?” There you are at the cable machine, looking to set your tris on fire with one of the best isolation exercises there is. Then suddenly you can feel your abs, in fact, after a while they’re literally burning. It almost feels … Read more
If pull ups are causing you forearm pain this usually comes down to a specific weakness, poor form, or a potential injury. Here’s exactly what you need to know and how to fix this. The most obvious reason for forearm pain during pull ups is a weak grip. You’ll generally find that your fingers start … Read more
So, you want to know, “How Wide Should You Do Dips?” I’m sure you’re aware of what a fantastic upper-body exercise dips are. In fact, there are few better movements that work the chest, shoulders, and triceps as well. That being said, there is often confusion about exactly how wide you should go when doing … Read more
So, you want to know, “Why Are Biceps Called Guns?” It seems like just about every other body part is simply referred to as an abbreviation of the actual word. The trapezius muscle is referred to as traps, triceps are tris, quadriceps are quads, hamstrings are hammies, etc. Okay, admittedly the legs are often called … Read more
Interested in figuring out the perfect Bicep Curl to Tricep Extension Ratio? You know that if you want a great set of arms then you’ll need to train both biceps and triceps. Plus, biceps curls and tricep extensions are two of the best exercises to achieve this. However, if you’ve ever tried to lift the … Read more
It’s absolutely fine to train your biceps if your triceps are sore. In fact, it could actually help with tricep recovery. Biceps and triceps are opposing muscles. Therefore, when your biceps contract, your triceps relax, and vice versa. Furthermore, the increased blood flow to your arms will help with nutrient partitioning and active recovery for … Read more