There’s nothing more impressive than a pair of muscular, rippling, vein-popping arms. And this is especially true if your biceps, triceps, and forearms appear to be proportionate to each other. However, I know for a fact that many trainees wonder why their forearms are bigger than their biceps. Plus, this often seems to be the … Read more
The most obvious reason that whey protein makes you feel sick is because of the lactose content. It is estimated that 68% of the world’s population could be lactose intolerant. However, many people may not even realise that they are part of this statistic. This is also why many people turn to whey protein isolate, … Read more
I suffered a herniated disc in 2004. If I’m honest, while recovering I was constantly thinking about when I could return to training, and I’m sure it’s the same for you. There will potentially be a stage when the pain is too intense for any form of exercise, although this does depend on the severity … Read more
The bench press is probably the most prominent chest exercise, although it does engage the traps and upper back to some extent. With that being said, the last thing you’d expect after bench pressing is for your traps to hurt. However, this can occur, and it can dramatically affect the amount of weight you can … Read more
The most obvious reason that your muscles look smaller after your workout is that initially they achieve a temporary increase in size while you workout, often referred to as the “pump”. This simply means that blood flow increases and the blood vessels expand. However, this typically only lasts for a few hours. Additionally, muscle glycogen … Read more
As strange as it sounds, feeling biceps curls in your neck is actually a common occurrence. Plus, it can actually be quite painful. This typically comes down to issues with form, so here’s why this happens and what you can do about it. The main reasons why bicep curls hurt your neck are due to … Read more
I’m sure you know that you need to be wary of your calories when cutting. So, there’s typically certain foods that you tend to avoid. Pasta is generally viewed as a great food for both fuelling and recovering from your workouts. Plus, it’s ideal when you’re bulking. However, should you be eating pasta while cutting? … Read more
The squat is typically viewed as the King of Lower Body Exercises. Therefore, regardless of your physique goals, it makes sense to squat. However, there is often much confusion as to exactly how far apart your feet should be. Plus, I know that many people worry that their squat stance may actually be too wide. … Read more
It feels weird to talk about pain in the middle of your back when doing bicep curls. I mean, you’re training your biceps, so obviously you should be feeling it in your biceps. Okay, I’ll admit that there are times when you may feel bicep curls in your forearms, wrists, elbows, and even shoulders. But, … Read more
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