Deadlift Your Way to Bigger Traps? Fact or Fiction? (Here’s What You Need to Know)
The traps are actively involved in deadlifts. As your torso goes from a forward lean to an upright position, the traps will be stimulated by … Read more
Lats on Fire After Deadlifts? Don’t Panic! Here’s What You Need to Know
Your lats should not be sore after deadlifts, but there are a few reasons this may occur. Firstly, it’s important to realise that the lats … Read more
Understanding Balanced Strength: Should You Barbell Row As Much As You Bench Press?
When it comes to building that classic upper body you’ll be hard-pushed to find two better exercises than barbell rows and bench press. However, something … Read more
Front Squats and Herniated Discs: Can They Safely Coexist?
I suffered a herniated disc in 2004. If I’m honest, while recovering I was constantly thinking about when I could return to training, and I’m … Read more
Suffering Mid-Back Pain During Bicep Curls? Here’s Why & How to Fix it
It feels weird to talk about pain in the middle of your back when doing bicep curls. I mean, you’re training your biceps, so obviously … Read more
Pull Ups Leg Placement (Should You Cross or Not?)
I’m sure I’m not the only one who’s thought about the ideal leg position when performing pull ups. The standard “go-to” method seems to involve … Read more
Bodybuilding Back Workout For Mass (4 Exercises to Blow Up Your Lats)
The following muscle-building back workout may not have many exercises, but it will definitely force your lats to grow. In fact, I’d even recommend setting … Read more
Why Does My Lower Back Hurt When I Leg Press? (Solved!)
The leg press, whether seated or incline, is typically viewed as one of the best exercises for quad hypertrophy. However, this doesn’t mean it comes … Read more
How Far Should I Lean on Lat Pulldowns? (To Lean or Not to Lean)
It’s one of those hotly-debated topics, should I lean or should I not lean? And if I lean, how far back should I lean? I … Read more
Why Do Barbell Rows Feel Awkward? (Solved & Explained!)
I’m just going to come out and say it, I’ve always had a loathing for barbell rows, simply because they feel so damn awkward. Don’t … Read more