Ever wondered, “Why Do I Feel Pull Ups in My Chest?” Pull ups are viewed as primarily an upper back, lat, and bicep exercise. So, realistically whenever you perform pull ups you should feel it in these muscles. With that being said, a common complaint is that many people tend to feel pull ups in … Read more
Let’s face facts, deadlifts are tough. In fact, an intense deadlifts session could literally wipe you out for a few days. This being the case, does it make more sense to perform deadlifts at the end of your workout? Deadlifts are traditionally done at the beginning of a workout. The main reason for this is … Read more
Who’s asked, “Why Do Front Squats Hurt My Upper Back?” Front squats are certainly a great variation to the barbell back squat. Plus, they definitely build your quads much better than traditional squats. However, you may have noticed that your upper back hurts whenever you perform front squats. So, what exactly is going on here? … Read more
Ever wondered, “Why Do Pull Ups Hurt My Lower Back?” Pull ups are clearly a great exercise, especially when it comes to getting stronger and bigger lats. However, pull ups don’t come without potential problems. One of the most common complaints is that you feel pain in your lower back whenever you do pull ups. … 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
Who else wants to know, “How Long Should You Rest Between Pull Up Sets?” I think we can all agree that irrespective of your body composition goals, pull ups are a fantastic exercise, and we should all be doing them. With that being said, pull ups are an extremely difficult exercise. Plus, I’m sure I’m … Read more
Who’s asked, “How Far Apart Should Your Hands Be For Pull Ups?” The pull up has to be up there for being one of the greatest exercises ever. I mean, it offers just about everything you can think of. You can build muscle, strength, mobility, flexibility, and there’s even a hint of conditioning and core … Read more
You can certainly use the Smith machine to perform deadlifts, but it won’t be the exact same exercise. Due to the position of the bar on the Smith machine your starting point will be different. In fact, the movement is more reminiscent of a rack pull (often referred to as “partial deadlifts”). So, the Smith … Read more
Have you ever asked, “Should You Do Deadlifts and Bent Over Rows on the Same Day?” Both exercises are fantastic compound movements in their own right. They both work a number of muscle groups and are a great way to pack on strength and size. However, there is the worry of lower back issues or … Read more
It’s a question I see over-and-over again – Why Do Bent Over Rows Hurt My Lower Back? There are few better exercises to strengthen and pack on size to the upper back. However, many people find that bent over rows cause a lot of stress to the lower back. In fact, I’ve known of people … Read more