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 […]
Mike Rashid is one of CT Fletcher’s hardcore training buddies. He also claims to be a lifetime drug-free natural bodybuilder. But Is this really the case? Can you acquire Mike Rashid’s physical development without taking anabolic steroids? To find out, we will have to analyze the body stats of Mr. Rashid. 1.Mike Rashid looks like […]
Succeeding in Hollywood is what most people consider heaven on Earth. Everybody wants to be rich and famous. Everybody wants to be a star. The society has been conditioned to seek those things since birth. For that reason, people are willing to do whatever it takes to be successful in the materialistic world of Hollywood. As […]
People have been calling deadlifts ”back snappers” because they put a lot of stress on the back. Consequently, many stay away from deadlifts due to fear of back injury. But are deadlifts really that scary? Are they bad for your back? Anything can hurt you when it’s done the wrong way. People hurt themselves doing […]
Peter Czerwinski a.k.a .The Furious Pete is an Internet celebrity who has a YouTube channel dedicated to fitness and muscle building. He presents a really solid physique, and many of his followers see him as a true inspiration. However, is he a natural bodybuilder? 1.The Furious Pete is a pretty big dude At 6’2″ – […]
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 […]
It may surprise some of you, but you don’t have to buy anything to lose body fat. In fact, you buying extra things is what made you a citizen of Fatsoland. To lose body fat, you need to diet and fix your poor nutritional habits. Plain and simple. Proper nutrition makes the biggest difference. Cardio always […]
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 […]
The hook grip is a technique used by Olympic weightlifters to lift more weight by reducing the requirements for grip strength. The method is fairly simple. The lifter simply has to wrap his fingers over the thumb in order to secure the bar. Since four fingers are stronger than one, and the thumb acts as […]
A member of bodybuilding.com under the name of FunnyWeasel presented his bulking ‘progress’. He went from 185 lbs-83 kg to 273 lbs-124 kg. During the bulk, the bodybuilder/powerlifer relied on “hamburgers, chicken patty sandwiches, taco beef, chicken nuggets, fish filet, chicken breasts, popcorn chicken, cheese pizza, pancakes, french toast, eggs, and low calorie gatorade grape drink” to […]