Squats are a very effective exercise for your posterior chain. The movement is basically a hip extension and requires a large involvement of the hip musculature. You cannot squat heavy weights with weak hamstrings and glutes. If you squat deep… When you perform deep squats, the glutes and the hamstrings are involved to a higher […]
Bruce Lee was obsessed with forearm training – a mania shared by most martial artists. Lee spent a significant amount of time developing his grip and finger strength through various exercises some of which could be classified by normal people as borderline psychopathic. According to some sources, Bruce Lee believed that the forearms should be trained […]
Everybody wants to have wide and full pectorals elevating the t-shirt. On that occasion, nattyornot.com presents you some of best chest exercises under the Sun. The list is based on effectiveness and overall joint safety. Push-Ups On Olympic Rings The push-up is one of the oldest chest exercises. Many people think that a man can’t […]
What’s better – squats or deadlifts? This is a question that keeps a large part of the lifting population awake. To determine which one is the king, we must analyze the benefits of both lifts. Squat Benefits Heavy weights and strength carryover. The lower body strength developed from squats is transferable to many exercises including […]
Surprisingly, one of the best ways to build a strong upper back is to get good at front squats. The front squat forces you to stay upright during the whole movement. The minute you bend over, the barbell falls on the ground like a rock from a plane. What keeps you upright? Your upper back […]
The push-up is a basic exercise that can be a treated as a main lift or an accessory movement. Whatever the case, you shouldn’t feel joint discomfort when doing the exercise. One of the most common problems during push-ups is wrist pain. Below are a few adjustments that could fix the problem. 1.Use push-up handles […]
Most people have forgotten how to squat even though the squat is a natural movement for the body just like walking and running. The right way to squat is with your heels on the ground. This is the only way to lift heavy weights safely without putting an insane stress on the connective tissues of […]
The bench press and the overhead press are the two major pushing lifts. As such, they are often compared. Which is better – the bench or the overhead press? The bench press builds more upper body mass because it involves more muscles (chest, shoulders and triceps). On the other hand, when you are lifting the […]
Today, the question is – how deep should you squat? Quarter squats Most people squat high, very high. Quarter reps are the norm in most gyms, not the exception. The reason for that is the lack of proper instruction and the desire to lift more weight. It’s not uncommon to see people in the gym put […]
Big biceps have been a symbol of strength and muscle for a very long time. That’s why every commercial gym is equipped with endless amounts of preacher benches, EZ curl bars, arm isolation machines, cables…etc. The owners want to make sure that the customer’s desire to pump his arms is fulfilled. A satisfied customer is […]
The kettlebell swing is the foundation of all kettlebell training. Ironically, it is also the most useful movement out of the kettlebell arsenal. The swing develops snapping power a.k.a. explosiveness in the hips and is a great tool for conditioning of the posterior chain. What happens if you don’t have a kettlebell? You can perform kettlebell […]
Neutral grip pull-ups are a popular variation of the basic exercise performed with the palms facing each other. The execution of the movement mimics that of a regular pull-up. The only difference is the grip. By using a neutral grip, the lifter is reducing the stress placed on the elbow and wrist joints during the […]