Rowing is a fantastic exercise that provides a full–body workout. However, many users who regularly use the rowing machine complain of mid-pack pain. So, allow me to reveal why this occurs and how you can fix it. Mid-back pain from the rowing machine typically comes down to you using your spine rather than your hips. … Read more
So, you want to know, “How Wide Should You Do Dips?” I’m sure you’re aware of what a fantastic upper-body exercise dips are. In fact, there are few better movements that work the chest, shoulders, and triceps as well. That being said, there is often confusion about exactly how wide you should go when doing … Read more
It actually sounds completely wrong to say, “Why Do I Feel Deadlift in Chest?” I mean, deadlifts are probably one of the greatest posterior chain exercises ever. So, if you’re going to “feel” deadlifts anywhere, surely it will be in the muscle groups at the back of the body. However, I know that I myself … Read more
I know for a fact that many people want to know, “Why Can’t I Feel Bench Press in My Chest?” We all know what a fantastic chest exercise the bench press is. In fact, if you want to get bigger and stronger pecs, it makes perfect sense to bench press on a regular basis. With … Read more
Of all the places in the world, Why Do I Feel Bench Press in My Glutes? As weird as it sounds, it’s something that you may have experienced in the gym. Granted, you’re probably more likely to feel your front delts or triceps when you bench. Then again, there is a possibility that you may … Read more
I’ll be honest and say that I often perform squats as a cardio session. Basically, squats leave me out of breath, I can feel my heart racing, and I’m generally covered in sweat. Sound familiar? The main reason that squats make your heart race is due to the number of muscles you are working at … Read more
It sounds really weird to even say, “Why Does My Back Bruise When I Bench Press?” I mean, you wouldn’t typically expect to get bruises without something coming into contact with the body. Plus, bruising on your back from bench pressing just doesn’t seem right. So, is this a cause for concern? Are you benching … Read more
So, you want to know the ideal quad to calf ratio. I would hazard a guess that the vast majority of people worry about their calves lagging behind their quads. This definitely describes me. However, there are those who may feel that their calves are huge, but their quads need to catch up (you lucky … Read more
So, you want to know, “Why Are Biceps Called Guns?” It seems like just about every other body part is simply referred to as an abbreviation of the actual word. The trapezius muscle is referred to as traps, triceps are tris, quadriceps are quads, hamstrings are hammies, etc. Okay, admittedly the legs are often called … Read more
The main reason that leg extensions burn so bad is because they are a single-joint exercise, so you are solely focused on working the quads alone. Furthermore, you will typically keep constant tension, do reps at a slower pace, and are more likely to perform drop sets with leg extensions. The intensity of exercise can … Read more