The majority of weightlifters who have long arms would concur that executing a bench press is significantly more challenging than for those with shorter limbs. And unfortunately, they are right, as having long arms will put you at a disadvantage when it comes to bench pressing. So, I’d like to discuss why benching is harder, … Read more
Isn’t it frustrating that despite rigorous training of your midsection, your abs only ever become visible when you flex them? Well, there’s a number of reasons that this may occur, so I’ll now explain why and how to fix this. The main reason that your abs only show when you flex is that you’re still … Read more
Should you notice that sit ups are causing pain in your thighs, this is the reason and the solution for it. The main reason that sit ups hurt your thighs is because you’re not isolating your abs. Most ab exercises where your back is flat on the floor, or your legs are the primary mover, … Read more
Bulking and cutting is a widely favored technique for attaining a muscular body structure. However, I know that many people struggle with how far they should go with their bulk and when is the right time to stop cutting. And a question I seem time-and-time again is whether you should cut until you see your … Read more
The truth is, many of us yearn for an amazing pair of toned and sculpted abs. However, wanting abs and actually achieving them seems world’s apart. In fact, you’ve probably done everything possible to achieve that coveted six-pack. In fact, you may have gone as far as abstaining from food to the point of starvation. … Read more
The perennial query that we all seek the response to is, “Which should come first, Cardio or Abs?” You know as well as me that in order to produce a great set of abs you’ll need to get your body fat percentage quite low. So, this typically means that you’ll train certain compound exercises, cardio, … Read more
I bet you’re curious, “Which is superior for my forearms: Hammer Curls or Reverse Curls?” I would hazard a guess that you’ve done a lot of curling in your time in the gym. We all know that in order to produce a great set of biceps we have to curl. However, there are curl variations … Read more
You’ve always been curious but never posed the question, “Can Hand Grippers Strengthen Forearms?” There’s nothing that screams strength and power like a set of bulging, Popeyesque forearms. However, it’s not a muscle group that many of us train on a regular basis. In fact, I’m sure you may have potentially never trained your forearms … Read more
Have you ever pondered, “How can I perform Push Ups with Double-Jointed Elbows?” I’m sure if you have hypermobile elbow joints you’re worried about performing push ups. In fact, you’re probably quite frightened about performing any type of pushing exercise. There’s always the danger that you’ll push the elbow joint past 180 degrees, which will … Read more
Surely, if you’re an individual who routinely does hundreds of push-ups, you’ve likely noticed significant improvements to your physical form. However, you may also have noticed that your shoulders have become more rounded. In fact, your posture isn’t great and you spend a lot of time slouched forward at the shoulders. So, are push ups … Read more