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 […]
1.Too much gear In short, geared powerlifting uses too much gear. It’s that simple. There are squat suits, bench shirts, deadlift suits, knee wraps, double knee wraps, double suits, belts, wrist wraps, squat underwear and more. Since most powerlifters cannot lift nearly as much without the gear, many people consider geared powerlifting an ego nonsense. […]
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 body is built to survive. Regardless of what you do to the organism, it always reacts by activating its survival mechanisms. When a person supplies his or her body with more energy than needed, the excess is stored as fat cells for later use. After all, you never know when you will have to […]
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 […]
Dennis Wolf is a gifted bodybuilder. He is wide, tall and has the so-called X-frame. His biggest weakness are his calves. Many people wonder why Wolf’s calves are not as big as the rest of him. Today, I will tell you. 1.Genetics If you don’t have the right genes, you are not going to have […]
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 […]
In the movie the Wolverine (2013), the actor Hugh Jackman displays some serious upper body development. However, Jackman’s lower body seems “poor” in comparison to his upper musculature. As you can see in the photo, the lower body of Hugh Jackman is seriously lacking. His quadriceps and calves do not match the rest of him. […]
Hannibal For King is a legendary calisthenics master who has inspired millions of people all over the world with his YouTube videos. He possesses an immense upper body and core strength that he exhibits in street parks. But Hannibal’s strength is not the only thing that motivates his fans. His amazing physique excites people even more. Many […]
‘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 word “protein” comes from the Greek “prōteios” which stands for “of the first quality”. In other words, protein is considered an essential macronutrient. The body uses protein as a building block for the construction of everything – from muscle to hair. The supplement industry has convinced most natural bodybuilders that a man can’t build muscle […]
J.R. Barthel is the owner of a YouTube Fitness channel operating under the name Barthel Fitness. He has a very well developed physique and thousands of followers. Question is, can you build a body like that naturally? Let’s see. 1.J.R. Barthel is a big guy. According to the bodyspace page of J.R. Barthel, he is 6’1″ […]