The barbell curl is one of the most popular biceps exercises on the planet. Every bodybuilder from Arnold to Phil Heath has done it. Below are the most common problems associated with the movement. 1.Back pain The number one reason why bodybuilders experience pain during biceps curls is improper form and ego lifting. In the […]
Many programs built around the barbell back squat such as Starting Strength and its child StrongLifts claim that squats will add inches to your arms faster than anything else. Similar statements, however, are deprived of logic. You don’t need squats to develop strong arms regardless of what the 5×5 maniacs say. If you want your […]
The online realm is infested with bodybuilding routines promising an inch to your arms in a negative time period. The guys from T-Nation usually post one of those every month and promise you brutal growth in 30 days. Naturally, it’s all nonsense. Gaining an inch takes a lot longer than most people think. How long does […]
1.Too many exercises P90X is a routine built on the so-called muscle confusion principle. That’s why it contains so many exercises. Variety, however, does not equal success, the same way working five different jobs does not equal wealth. 2.Dangerous exercises Some of the exercises in P90x are borderline dangerous, especially for the untrained. Movements like […]
Kiyoshi Moody is one of the so-called natural bodybuilding sensations. He is enormous, lean and dry. The quality of his physique is jaw dropping. Can you be as big as him naturally? Can you have those arms without steroids? Let’s see. 1.Kiyoshi Moody is as big as they make them In contest condition, Kiyoshi Moody […]
Bench dips are often part of workout DVDs such as P90X. However, they aren’t a joint friendly exercise because of the extreme shoulder stretch. You are risking a rotator cuff injury as well as shoulder impingement. Without a doubt, bench dips work your triceps muscles really hard, and you are going to get a great arm […]
Calves are a problematic body part for many bodybuilders. Usually, those who struggle to develop that area have the so-called high calf attachment a.k.a high calves. Why is that an obstacle? People with high calves have longer Achilles tendons and shorter muscle bellies. Since the tendons represent a form of connective tissue connecting the muscle […]
The bench press is a classic, but sometimes you may be in a position when you just can’t do it for whatever reason. Don’t worry. There are plenty of bad girls waiting to take her place. Push-ups Push-ups can be a great bench press alternative. The exercise is fairly simple and can be done at […]
Grease The Groove (GTG) is a training method popularized by the Latvian strength coach Pavel Tsatsouline. GTG’s main purpose is to increase your numbers on bodyweight exercises such as pull-ups, push-ups, dips and more. GTG in a Nutshell 1.Choose an exercise that you want to excel in. (e.g., pull-ups, push-ups, dips) 2.Cut your maximum number […]
Jonnie Candito is a young powerlifter with a phenomenal physique and squat strength. He has gained massive Internet fame thanks to his YouTube fitness channel. He gives advice to natural bodybuilders, but is he truly natural? Let’s investigate. 1.Jonnie Candito is a super strong squatter Jonnie Candito has squatted 510 lbs-231 kg at about 177 […]
Scooby Werkstatt has been flooding the Internet with bodybuilding videos for years. He built the foundation for the rest of the YouTube fitness channels, which are now taking over the bodybuilding world. Scooby Werkstatt also claims that he is a natural bodybuilder, but is it true? Let’s see. 1. Scooby Werkstatt is too big According […]
What’s better for your back development – pull-ups or barbell rows? Both exercises have proven to be effective over many decades of physical exercising. To determine which one is better, we have to put them into a context. Pull-up Benefits 1.Affordable Pull-ups do not require a lot of equipment and can be done almost everywhere, […]