In case you’re curious if there’s a particular ratio of pull ups to chin ups you should strive for, I have the information you need. I will hazard a guess that you find chin ups easier to perform than pull ups. However, perhaps you’re slightly concerned by how much of a difference in reps there … Read more
A lack of variation is one of the most common reasons that pull ups are so hard to progress. As an example, if you typically perform 3 sets of 8 reps at the start of every back day workout you may find that you have plateaued. Furthermore, you may have a weak link that is … Read more
You certainly aren’t alone in asking, “Why am I feeling hip thrusts in my lower back?” In fact, as great an exercise as hip thrusts are, many of us typically experience discomfort or even pain when performing them. And unfortunately, this often occurs in the non-target muscles, such as the lower back. So, allow me … Read more
Pull ups’ significance is undeniable, whether you love them or despise them. So, when exactly should you do pull ups in your workout? Is there a preferred time to perform pull ups if you want to increase muscle and strength? Allow me to explain what you need to know, plus I’ve also included a great … Read more
Bent over rows belong to the major, intense, barbell, compound exercises. However, for some reason exercises like squats, deadlifts, and bench press get all the glory. With that being said, if you really want to fill out your t-shirt or look impressive on the beach then you need to be training your back. And of … Read more
You should feel rows in the middle and lower traps. The middle traps work when you retract the shoulder blades, whereas the lower traps are used when you depress the shoulder blades. That being said, you are more likely to feel rows in the upper traps (which you don’t want) if your stance is too … Read more
The question, “Should the Bar Make Contact With Your Chest During Lat Pulldowns?” is one that never leaves you with complete certainty. In fact, you could ask 3 different people the same question, and receive 3 completely different answers, as to where the bar should end up. With that being said, more often than not … Read more
It was surprising to see how frequently this question popped up: “Is it Okay to Do Biceps Before Back Day?” However, I guess we all have different training schedules. Plus, our bodies typically react differently to exercise. With that being said, something doesn’t feel quite right about training biceps before back day, does it? So, … Read more
I’m sure I’m not alone in questioning, “Is it fine to work on shoulders the day following a back workout?” If you’re using a typical “bro-split”, it can often be difficult to decide what order to train the muscle groups. I mean, it seems that certain muscle groups impact others. So, when you initially look … Read more
Ring pull ups are harder due to the lack of stability. Your stabilizer muscles in the core and shoulders are required to put in more effort in order to counteract the instability. The range of motion is also increased during ring pull ups compared to convential straight-bar pull ups. Rings Provide Less Stability The most … Read more