The straightforward way to make chin-ups, pull-ups and dips harder is to add weight with the help of a belt, a backpack, a weight vest…etc. The extra weight makes the exercises very scalable and can produce some serious pulling and pushing strength. However, some requirements have to be covered before engaging in a weighted madness. […]
One of the best ways to stay away from unwanted problems is to stick to the basics. The more basic the exercise, the easier it is to track progress. When it comes to upper body training, there are two very affordable exercises that offer infinite progression – dips and pull-ups. Dips work the pushing muscles […]
As a result of conscious and unconscious propaganda from the media, many naive souls believe that a heavy bench press equals knockout power. Is this true? Are the dudes benching heavy weights in the gym strong punchers? Big Dudes vs. Small Dudes The bench press requires solid muscular development. Have you ever seen a guy with […]
A strong, wide and thick chest adds aesthetics and power to your physique. Sadly, some lifters have a hard time recruiting the chest muscles and rely mostly on deltoid and triceps power during pushing exercises (e,g., bench press, push-ups…etc.). With a few adjustments, this can change. 1. Do Dips The bottom of the dip is […]
Unfortunately, many isolation exercises for the triceps cause elbow pain. The classic skullcrushers do not make an exception. The number one reason why skullcrushers give you elbow pain is that they are an open chain exercise. Open chain exercises are movements during which the hands or the feet can move freely. An example of an […]