The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body. This property puts it in a vulnerable position during many exercises. Technically, the shoulder can take a lot of abuse, but once it’s hurt – it’s never the same. Below is a list of dangerous shoulder exercises. In general, if you are not prepared and […]
A few years ago, I used to pass by a crew of men doing dips, push-ups and pull-ups at a local playground equipped with bars. I thought that all of them were basically idiots because a popular gym where ”real men” were doing ”real training” a.k.a. lifting weights was just 10 steps away. When the […]
If it looks too good to be true, it was probably made in Photoshop. The Photoshop look common for bodybuilders and fitness models on heavy steroids represents a physique that is muscular, full and dry. The skin of the PhotoShop athlete is as thin as the skin on the back of your hand. This conditioning […]
Natural bodybuilders believe that lifting weights is the only way to get big. They pump up their muscles in the gym, flex in front of the mirror and feel happy when a bee stings their biceps. What did you expect? We live in a world worshiping the biceps, kid. People have been successfully convinced that […]
Hypertrophy can be achieved through bodyweight exercises. Resistance is resistance after all. The body does not know the difference between push-ups and bench presses. It only knows that both hurt. The maximum muscular potential of many upper body parts can be reached solely through bodyweight exercises. There are many reasons why people dismiss bodyweight training. […]
The latissimus dorsi is the biggest muscle in the upper body. Its primary function is to pull the humerus (upper arm) down and close to the body. The lats also participate in spinal extension. The workout below is designed for natural bodybuilders and recreational lifters. It may seem strange to some, but it consists of […]
Myth 1: Squats will make your waist bigger and “spoil” your physique Many bodybuilders believe that their midsections will get out of proportion if they perform heavy squats regularly. While it’s true that squats strengthen your abdominal muscles, your abs will never get so big that they look out of proportion. The grotesque guts that […]
Myth 1: Women are attracted to males with “shredded” abs Many fitness enthusiasts start training to impress the opposite sex. They believe that having a set of solid razor sharp six-pack abs will “get them the girls”. This is the epitome of delusional thinking. Having a six-pack may be a bonus, but being a slave […]
The deadlift has a legendary status due to its effect on the body and central nervous system (CNS). However, there are many misconceptions surrounding the exercise that cause more harm than good. It’s time to bust the myths. Myth 1: The deadlift makes your waist thicker and spoils your physique The idea that deadlifts and squats […]
One of the eternal bodybuilding questions is: How big can you get naturally? Pro bodybuilders and their pimps say that the sky is the limit if you have the right genetics and work like a mad monkey in the gym. And since the professional constructors of muscle have impressive physiques inducing rapture, the gullible souls listen to […]