Who’s asked, “Why Do Tricep Kickbacks Hurt My Shoulders?” Tricep kickbacks are generally viewed as a fantastic way to isolate the triceps. You’ll typically really “feel the burn” and they’re a great way to give your triceps a pump. However, all too often tricep kickbacks are accompanied by shoulder pain. So, what exactly is going … Read more
Who else wants to know, “Is it Better to Train Biceps With Chest or Back?” We all want to find the perfect workout split to suit our individual goals. I mean there are just so many different ways to train. However, there is often confusion as to when you should train the biceps. Some people … Read more
Have you ever found that even after a really intense session that your biceps aren’t sore the next day? Many people typically view muscle soreness as a way to gauge how effective a workout was. So, there’s nothing more frustrating than pumping out various sets of biceps exercises to feel absolutely nothing the next day. … 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
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
The bench press is often viewed as the king of upper body pressing exercises. (Although, I’d argue the case for the overhead press). And the triceps certainly get worked hard whenever you bench press. However, is simply bench pressing considered a good enough tricep workout, or should you add other movements? Let’s find out. Is … Read more
Have you ever wondered why you can’t feel your triceps in the close grip bench press? I know many people complain that they tend to feel the close grip bench more in the shoulders. Then there are those of you who say that you don’t feel any tricep stimulation at all. Check out the following … Read more
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
Regardless, whether you perform bar, bench, or machine dips, there’s nothing more irritating than feeling it in your shoulders. In fact, this could be more than mere irritation, and in some cases quite painful. So, what exactly is going on here? Allow me to explain some of the most common reasons for “feeling” your shoulders … Read more