There are few better exercises for the biceps than curls. However, there are quite a few variations to help you pump up your guns. That being said, would you be better off performing bicep curls seated or standing? Seated bicep curls are typically better than standing if you wish to isolate the bicep muscle. When … Read more
I’m sure I’m not the only one who’s thought about the ideal leg position when performing pull ups. The standard “go-to” method seems to involve crossing your legs at the ankles with your feet behind you. In fact, during my first few years of performing pull ups I always had my legs crossed behind me. … Read more
There’s nothing more annoying than feeling your forearms when curling. Basically, your forearms are ready to give up, while your biceps haven’t been trained anywhere near full intensity yet. Here’s why this happens and how to fix it. The main reasons you feel bicep curls in your forearms is either because you’re gripping the weights … Read more
Do you ever feel hamstrings curls in your calves? It must be one of the most annoying things about the hamstring curl machine. You seem to be activating, stimulating and working every muscle except the hamstrings. And most notably the calves seem to bear the brunt of your curls. So, what exactly is going on … Read more
If you’re wondering whether punching your abs makes them stronger you’ve probably seen many boxers and fighters do this. In fact, it seems to be an integral part of their training. So, I’m sure you’re trying to figure out if punching your own abs will increase strength and muscularity in your midsection. Here’s what you … Read more
Are you ready for a biceps workout for maximum growth? And trust me, this biceps workout is going to be extremely tough and intense. Even though the biceps are a relatively small muscle group this doesn’t mean you can’t go heavy and that you won’t feel wrecked afterwards. Plus, the beauty of this workout is … Read more
Have you ever noticed that you occasionally hold your breath when you bench press? Plus, this may even help you to bench more effectively. But, should you really be holding your breath? Is holding your breath dangerous? Or is this a legitimate bench press breathing technique? Let’s find out. You can hold your breath during … Read more
When it comes to the bench press there’s something I see in the gym on a regular basis. Basically, people are benching the same amount of weight, using the same rep range, week in week out. And of course, this also means that their bench press has plateaued and therefore they aren’t getting any bigger … Read more
It’s probably the most common complaint about push ups, namely that you don’t feel your chest working whiile performing them. The push up is primarily a chest exercise, so surely you should feel your chest whenever performing them. Admittedly, the push up also works the shoulders and the arms. And as the anterior deltoids and … Read more
There’s something very aesthetically appealing about wide shoulders. In fact, there are few body parts which exude athleticism and muscularity as having a well-sculpted pair of side delts. However, in order to achieve the holy grail of wide shoulders you don’t actually need to press and you don’t even need to go heavy. In fact, … Read more