It may surprise some of you, but testing your one repetition maximum (1RM) could be harmful because tests don’t build strength despite draining you. In many situations, it’s better to get stronger by doing triples and sets of five with good form instead of jeopardizing your health for the sake of 1RM tests in the […]
Jaco De Bruyn is a fitness model who has a phenomenal physique. He is aesthetic, shredded, dry and full. Many look up to him and aspire to achieve a similar muscular development one day. Nowadays, fitness models like Jaco are gaining more and more popularity thanks to social media such as Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. People […]
1.Unilateral strength The Bulgarian split squat develops unilateral leg strength because each side works independently. This property makes the movement useful for preventing imbalances. When you squat with a barbell, one side could easily do more work than the other. Eventually, this could lead to an improper technique and injuries. The Bulgarian split squat could […]
Here are some of the biggest myths surrounding lower abs training. 1.Spot reduction There isn’t a training method that will remove fat specifically from the lower abs. The only way to acquire detailed abs is to lose body fat. Even if you have the strongest abdominal muscles in the world, they will not be visible […]
One of the most popular shoulder exercises on the planet is the seated dumbbell overhead press. However, thanks to the increasing interest in barbell training, the standing overhead press is making a comeback. Question is, which one is better – the seated or the standing version? The biggest downfall of the seated overhead press is […]
Muscles recover faster than connective tissues (tendons and ligaments) because they have a 10 times better blood supply and metabolic exchange. Additionally, muscles can increase in size without affecting the proper functions of the skeletal system whereas tendons cannot. If the connective tissues get significantly bigger, the normal activity of the joints will be affected […]
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 […]
Michael Lockett is a “natural bodybuilder” who got really popular for his super thick and lean physique. However, isn’t this a little too good to be true? Can you have a body like that without drugs? Is Lockett natural or is he on steroids? Let’s see. 1.Michael Lockett looks ridiculously thick and dry. Michael Lockett […]
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 […]
Ulisses Jr is big, shredded and aesthetic. Lifters look up to him as the epitome of physical perfection. He’s been featured in many bodybuilding and fitness magazines during his career. However, is he really a natural bodybuilder or are his muscles built with the help of steroids and growth hormone? Let’s see. 1.Ulisses Jr is […]