Thick and veiny forearms attract more attention than big biceps. In the eyes of the public, a set of truly muscular and powerful forearms is a sign of toughness, strength and manliness. What are the forearm muscles made of? The forearm muscles are built for endurance since they are needed constantly for various daily tasks. As […]
The good ol’ biceps curl is the movement of choice when it comes to direct biceps work. Many bodybuilders obsessed with arm training are guilty of doing this movement almost every time they hit the gym. What’s better – EZ bar curls or straight bar curls? The Straight Bar Curl = Wrist Killer Did you know that […]
One of the biggest differences between the old-school method and the modern approach is that today bodybuilders use splits whereas, in the past, training full body was the norm. Since yesterday always feels more mysterious than today, people attribute peculiar properties to the old-school method. Question is, are the benefits that great or is our […]
Squats require a perfect spinal alignment when done with a meaningful weight. Improper posture and a flexed back should not be tolerated. If your spine is not aligned properly, it’s in a weak position, and the heavy barbell on top may cause strains. Of course, if you are doing the exercise with light weights, dumbbells or […]
1.Towel pull-ups Towel pull-ups are an effective way to strengthen your grip. All you need is a strong towel and a pull-up bar. More than likely, your grip will fail before your back or arms. Another great benefit of towel pull-ups is that they allow you to perform the so-called neutral grip pull-ups which reduce […]
Over the last few years, the popularity of everyday squat sessions has increased tremendously thanks to the weightlifting coach John Broz who promotes the so-called Bulgarian training method. However, is squatting every day a good idea when you are an amateur? It doesn’t look like it. 1.Squatting every day is expensive and time-consuming Unless you […]
The pump has been an integral of bodybuilding since the very beginning. Arnold Schwarzenegger compared the pump to the pleasure of ejaculating. However, if we put aside the sensation, what else does the pump offer? How do you get a pump? You can get a pump by doing high reps with a 10lbs dumbbell. That’s why […]
Behind the neck pull-ups have become very popular thanks to various action movies. For example, the actor Will Smith included them in his training routine in “I am Legend”. However, this does not make the exercise better than it is. In general, behind the neck pull-ups are an inferior movement. 1.Short range of motion Behind […]
‘It is easier to find men who will volunteer to die, than to find those who are willing to endure pain with patience.’ – Julius Caesar The dip may be a very effective upper body exercise, but it often causes shoulder pain. To prevent this from happening, you could try the following: a. reduce your […]
The bench press is the most dangerous exercise among the popular lifts. A single slip and you could end up dead or seriously injured. Here are a few tips that will allow you to bench press safely when you are alone in the gym or at home. 1.Bench press in a power rack The safest way […]
In general, raw lifting does not require special equipment – chalk, straps, stable shoes and a belt are among the few needed accessories. This is why most people are interested in raw rather than equipped powerlifting which requires the usage of bench shirts and other fancy entourage. THE SQUAT There are three types of shoes […]
The most dangerous exercise in the weight room is neither the squat nor the deadlift. It’s the good old chesticle builder – the barbell bench press. While there are many ways to kill yourself when you lift weights, the bench press remains the most straightforward method. The reason is pretty obvious – you are holding a […]