1. Gymnastic rings The rings have gained a lot of fame over the last few years thanks to the rise of the bodyweight community. The main benefit of this tool is its versatility and effectiveness. You can build an incredibly strong upper body by doing basic movements on gymnastic rings. Another bonus is the reduced […]
One At a Time The moronic sitcoms that we’ve all been raised with always present the phenomenon known as a threesome as every man’s dream. They want you to want it. Ironically, you can have sex with only one woman at a time. Believe it or not, the same principle applies to many other things […]
As you already know, nattyornot.com is not a conventional bodybuilding web-site. I often post articles rejecting the mainstream bodybuilding claims which most of the time are just tactics scamming the noobs. Bodybuilding seminars do not make an exception. Professional bodybuilders, as well as the gurus surrounding them, often organize bodybuilding seminars to earn some extra […]
Over the last few years, the CrossFit community has popularized a special shoe/sock/foot device meant to revolutionize the fitness industry. It seems that the fans are buying the miracle claims because the number of people walking around in Vibram Five Fingers is increasing. Are Vibram Five Fingers any good for squatting and deadlifting? Many deadlifters […]
“Real lifters” consider smith machine squatters sissies scared of their own shadows. There is some truth to this belief because fear is one of the main reasons why people do smith machine squats in the first place. Ironically, to learn how to squat properly in a smith machine, you first need to learn how to […]
Vince Gironda was an old-school bodybuilding trainer and owner of a very popular gym producing champions. He was also the mentor of the first Mr. Olympia Larry Scott. According to Gironda’s principles, it is crucial for bodybuilders to have small hips. But how does one achieve a similar effect? How can you train your legs […]
There isn’t a perfect rep range for growth. It’s all about total volume and intensity – not rep ranges. Total Workout Volume (tonnage) The tonnage of a workout is simply the amount of weight that has been lifted. For instance, 3 sets of 10 reps with 100lbs equal 3000lbs (30×100) total volume. This is a […]
Chest flyes are one of the most popular exercises in the universe. On Monday, the International Chest Training Day, people perform tons of chest flyes in the name of the Chest God – Arnold Schwarzenegger. However, popular things are not always popular because they are good (e.g., smoking cigarettes). This makes us question the validity […]
Individuals with long legs have a hard time squatting. When the weight gets heavy, they often bow to the King and turn the exercise into a good morning. As a result, there’s more stress on the lower back and less on the quads. Meanwhile, individuals with short femurs are often squat masters. Short stocky people […]
The best squat style for developing bigger quads is the upright close stance high bar squat in weightlifting shoes. This version forces the quads to perform a lot of work and allows you to lift heavy weights Why the high bar squat? The high bar squat calls for an upright posture. This alignment keeps the pressure on […]
StrongLifts 5×5 is one of the most popular barbell routines on the Internet. Since the program targets beginners, many wonder whether a fat person should do the routine. How fat are you? If you are really fat (above 40% BF), your main priority should be losing weight through diet and exercise. You can still do […]
Rack pulls are not a popular exercise. You rarely see them on ”back day”. That’s not a surprise since most humans go to the gym to play with the machines. Hard basic exercises are not as attractive as pump work. Another factor contributing to the rack pull’s obscurity is the requirement for a power cage […]