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 […]
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, […]
The kipping dip requires the lifter to use the entire body to get up. Since more muscles are involved in the movement, more reps can be done this way. But is this good? The kipping dip is an inferior exercise for the following reasons: – the stress is taken away from the triceps and chest […]
The battle between pull-ups and chin-ups has been going on for a long time. There are famous defenders of both camps. For example, the author of Starting Strength Mark Rippetoe has been known for his chin-up affection while other gurus such as Pavel Tsatsouline prefer pull-ups. Which one is easier on the joints? People who […]
The dip is a classic upper body exercise that works the chest, triceps and shoulders. It’s a really good pectoral movement because the muscle gets a nice stretch at the bottom. However, many untrained people may fail to do a single repetition. This tutorial will help you get your first dip. 1.Lose weight During dips […]
Pavel Rudometkin a.k.a. The Fortress is a popular bodyweight training guru on YouTube. He stands firmly behind training with basic gymnastic drills such as push-ups, dips, muscle-ups and many variations of those movements. He has a large following on the Internet, and many people admire his physique. A commonly asked question is whether Pavel Rudometkin is […]
The typical built of a rock climber consists of wide lats, strong forearms and juicy biceps. The quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, chest and triceps are usually undeveloped. Undoubtedly, slim legs make the activity easier. When you are climbing, you constantly pull yourself up and hang. A pair of tree trunk legs will fatigue you quickly and […]