One factor that I detested about lunges is how much they used to inflict pain on my toes. That is until I discovered what I was doing wrong and fixed it. There are many reasons why lunges hurt your toes. Firstly, this may be due to a lack of flexibility in your toes. This is … Read more
You might initially think that the box squat must be simpler, given that you have a box for support. But, the reality is that nothing could be further from the truth. Your overall body position changes during the box squat, which means that you’ll recruit certain muscles to a greater degree than the regular squat. … Read more
The main reason for foot cramps during Bulgarian Split Squats is because you are using the back foot to push yourself up. There are a variety of reasons this can occur, including not using proper form, the bench being too high, the weights being too heavy, or inadequate warm up and mobility drills. It’s Squat … Read more
I’m assuming that when you consider areas that may ache after doing bench press, the hips are unlikely to top your list. However, hip discomfort is something that many regular benchers will know only to well. Here’s why this occurs and how to fix it. The main reason your hips feel sore after bench press … Read more
Have you ever pondered on why doing squats triggers excessive sweating? You could be new to the gym. Then again, you could be a well-conditioned athlete. You probably find that when you perform certain exercises you produce a light film of sweat. However, whenever you hit the squat rack you are literally drenched in sweat. … Read more
There are few better exercises than deadlifts when it comes to building size and strength. Let’s face facts, they work pretty much every muscle in the body. However, a common issue for many gym-goers is that they feel deadlifts in their arms. I mean, there are various areas of the body where you should feel … Read more
A common question when it comes to using a loaded barbell is, “Why Do Squats Hurt My Tailbone?” Squats are without doubt one of the greatest exercises ever (if not the greatest). However, from time-to-time we all experience certain issues with the movement. Possibly, one of most annoying, and worrying, is when you feel a … Read more
It sounds crazy to think that your hamstrings may still be sore after a week. We all experience muscle soreness, or DOMS, from time-to-time. But, there’s nothing worse than when this soreness seems to linger for more time than you would hope. This is especially true of the hamstrings, and it’s not unheard-of to still … Read more
The main reason you can’t keep your feet flat on the floor when you squat is because you lack ankle mobility. Furthermore, a lack of knee or hip mobility, tight calves or tight hip flexors can cause the same issues. You Lack Ankle Mobility (Hips & Knees Too) Squats require a great deal of flexibility … Read more
I know it’s extremely common to feel leg press in your knees. While many resistance machines are not typically viewed as effective as free-weights, the leg press has many fans. The leg press machine, whether sitting up straight or performed at an incline angle, has huge benefits for lower body size and strength. However, it … Read more