Short answer: The shoulders participate actively in pressing and pulling exercises. Many lifters develop decent deltoids without doing isolation work or dedicating a special day to the muscle group. But the high market share of the shoulder in big compound lifts does not make direct work obsolete. In some cases, extra focus on the area […]
Short answer: Biceps curls are a very potent and mighty functional exercise. The 5×5 sycophants demonized it with an ulterior motive in mind – to dress their “revolutionary” barbell routines as superior for naturals. But curls are and will always be the go-to biceps builder. When implemented properly into a routine, curls are not a […]
Short answer: The chin-up is a pull-up variation done with a supinated/underhand grip (palms facing towards you). Subsequently, the biggest arm flexors i.e. the biceps receive a significant market share in the exercise. The contribution of the biceps combined with the ability to scale the chin-up forever by adding weight, turn the movement into a […]
Short answer: Dips are a very effective overall chest exercise, but they do not emphasize the upper chest because the pressing happens at a downward angle facilitating the recruitment of the lower pectoral fibers rather than the uppers. The clavicular head [upper chest] participates in the exercise, but not nearly as much as it does […]
By popular demand, I would answer a question that seems to concern a surprising number of people. It goes as follows: can an average man acquire the muscular development of “MattDoes Fitness” naturally a.k.a. without chemical enhancement? I don’t follow the YouTube scene anymore and had to do some digging to find the necessary data. […]
When I was 18 years old, the Internet was already here, but it had not penetrated every aspect of life. The online realm was empty compared to the obese data centers we have today. Unsurprisingly, most sites were politically correct and suited the mainstream agenda. Due to the lack of alternative information, we had no […]
I had to use this title because I know that otherwise you wouldn’t listen. I am not going to give you an exceptional routine that’s somehow going to make your triceps as big as those of the HodgeTwins or other “natural bodybuilders” who are actually pinning their glutes in the shadows on a daily basis. […]
Height does not equal a large frame by default. Many people are tall but have thin bones. Unfortunately, a fragile frame limits the potential for growth. People with small frames are usually ectomorphs. Larger Bones = Larger Muscles? By default, bigger bones and joints require bigger muscles and tendons to operate properly. Thus, individuals with […]
For many years, I have been trying to find the secret to bigger muscles. In this post, I will share my observations on the most common roads to hypertrophy. Strength = Muscle size? Many gurus (e.g., Mark Rippetoe, Lyle McDonald, Pavel Tsatsouline) have been saying for years that more weight on the bar equals bigger muscles […]
Bodybuilding does not enjoy a large number of people telling the truth. As a result, propaganda and agendas reign supreme. The business model of the muscle industry has not changed. The sector sells supplements and hollowness to the naïve teens while using roided freaks as promoters. Hence it is hard to trust the masters when it comes […]
The text that’s about to follow is going to cause a stream of hate. You will hate me so much that you may even consider breaking the computer monitor. Since I don’t really care about the future of your monitor, I will continue to write. Let’s get straight to the point. You want to have […]
The goal of this world is to confuse you and steal your soul. That’s why the laws and the financial system are so complicated. The psychopaths at the top want ordinary people to feel clueless about what’s really going on. The more confusing something is, the easier it is for the masses to get trapped […]