In the section below, I will present you some of the common mistakes linked to the squat stance. 1.Too Narrow The most common problem originating from an excessively narrow stance is a failure to squat deep. When your squat stance is too narrow, reaching depth is harder because the mid-section clashes against the legs. A […]
The video below shows some of the assistance exercises performed by the weightlifter Mohamed Ehab from Egypt who competes in the 69 kg / 151lbs weight class. Some of the movements are not mainstream, to say the least. The exercises are as follows: *the names may not be 100% correct 1.Push-ups 2.Dips; 3.Heavy Squat Lockouts […]
In this article, nattyornot.com will present you a guideline that you can follow for your first squat workout. The information below is aimed at beginner bodybuilders with little to no experience with squats. 1.Learn how to correctly perform bodyweight squats The barbell squat is nothing more than a regular squat with a barbell on your […]
The term “Christmas tree lower back” is a bodybuilding slang describing lean and detailed spinal erectors around the lumbar area. When the fat around the lower back region is reduced to a minimum, the area resembles a Christmas tree. The term emerged in the 70s after Sammir Bannout brought the idea of back conditioning to […]
In this post, I will present you a couple of ways to increase the involvement of the chest muscles in the bench press. 1. Lower the weight Your ego may hate it, but learning proper form requires a reduction of the load. You can’t make effective changes to your technique with heavy weights. The body […]
In this post, nattyornot will reveal the nonsense hidden behind Plazma Reactive Pump advertised by T-Nation.com. 1.The supplement Plazma Reactive Pump is advertised by a heavy steroid user – John Meadows. 1.1 John Meadows is 5’6” (167 cm) and weighs 230 lbs (105 kg) at 5-8% body fat. This means that he is the size […]
The exercises below will develop leg strength and mass when you are not in a position to squat with a barbell. 1.Kettlebell Front Squats The kettlebell may be highly overrated, but it’s nevertheless a great tool for front squats since you can hold heavy weights in a relatively comfortable position. When doing kettlebell front squats, […]
Everybody has seen the guy who would rather die than bench press less than his training partners. When you sacrifice form for weight on the bar, you are essentially developing fake strength and training your ego, not your muscles. It would be naive to ignore the indisputable fact that everybody goes to the gym to […]
Big arms may be cool, but big lats are what separates the little boys from the men. Developing your latissimus dorsi will have a more profound effect on how you look than adding an inch to your arms. Here’s a list of the most effective lat exercises for natural bodybuilders. 1.Pull-ups (all variations) The pull-up […]
Here’s a guide that will help you cut through the disinformation and false claims when choosing a bodybuilding plan. 1.Who’s the source? The author of the program is very important because everyone has an agenda. For example, if you follow a routine written by T-Nation‘s employees, you will be advised to buy a lot of […]