Rotator cuff exercises have been a hot topic throughout the past decade. The movements are usually done with pink dumbbells since the muscles are fairly weak and cannot handle a lot of stress, especially in isolation. However, is that pink dumbbell manifest really necessary? Do you have to isolate the rotator cuff muscles? Truth be […]
One of the best ways to improve your pull-up numbers is to do a lot of pull-ups. There are many different ways to achieve this goal. One of them is the ladder system. The ladder method works like this – 1 pull-up; rest; 2 pull-ups; rest; 3 pull-ups; rest; 5 pull-ups; big rest; start all […]
When the average person hears the word steroids, the first association besides Arnold Schwarzenegger and Barry Bonds is death. For some reason, the media have convinced people that steroids are actually super deadly and can kill you in a heartbeat. Steroids can indeed cause death. They can severely damage your heart, liver, kidneys and other […]
If you train in a popular commercial gym, you are probably familiar with the fact that Monday is a national chest day when every bench press station is taken. All kinds of people ranging from skinny teenagers to 250lbs chemists are bowing to the God of Pecs on that day. What is the reason for […]
ATG (Ass To Grass) squats are so deep that the hamstrings of the lifter touch the calves. It doesn’t get any deeper than that. Well, it does, but it’s dangerous. Truth be told, most people don’t have the flexibility required for proper ATG squats. Chances are that you don’t have it either unless you are […]
Legend has it that masturbation is an activity carrying anti-bodybuilding properties than can hinder muscle growth. Is this really the case or are they playing with us? Many experts associate masturbation with decreased testosterone – a hormone with an important role in muscle construction. However, this is debatable, and some studies actually show a test […]
There are two requirements to acquire a V-taper. 1. A wide back 2. A slim waist Building the back The latissimus dorsi plays a major role in the construction of a proper V-taper because it provides the width. You have to make your lats bigger and stronger if you want a V-taper. The most […]
1.Lifting with bad form Undoubtedly, deadlifting with bad form is the most frequent deadlift mistake. Many trainees just focus on pulling more weight while completely disrespecting the proper mechanics of the lift. Do yourself a favor and learn how to deadlift. 2.Deadlifting heavy too frequently Technically, you can deadlift every day if the weight is […]
The popular professional bodybuilder Branch Warren has become famous for his training style. Warren and his training partner Johnie Jackson lift like madmen in many workout videos and promotional clips. Both of them are lifting heavy, but their form is terrible. Every exercise is done with body swinging, and the range of motion is cut […]
The number one reason to wear a tank top is to inform the human world of your affair with the barbell. After all, most people wouldn’t lift if the activity did not result in admiration from others. Therefore, in the heads of most bodybuilders, it makes perfect sense to choose clothes that enhance the musculature. […]
Many naive souls question the power of steroids. People want to believe that anything is possible naturally, but it’s not. Training and nutrition can only do so much. Here’s a study that has examined the power of steroids in great detail. *** The Effects of Supraphysiologic Doses of Testosterone on Muscle Size and Strength in […]
Undoubtedly, one of the main reasons why people start lifting weights is to look intimidating. After all, nobody wants to start a fight with a big guy. However, are big muscles enough protection? Are muscular men that scary? Does it matter how big your biceps are if you have zero fighting abilities? It’s not a […]