Category Archive for "Training"
5 TIPS TO RELIEVE MUSCLE SORENESS POST WORKOUT (DOMS)
Although some people enjoy the feeling of post workout muscle soreness as a reminder of the hard work they put in at the gym, for others it can become a genuine nuisance that compromises performance on subsequent workouts and interferes…
ARE SQUATS NECESSARY TO BUILD BIG LEGS?
QUESTION: Are squats necessary to build big legs, or is it possible to achieve an impressive lower body using alternative exercises? ANSWER: Despite the “hardcore” bodybuilding mentality that often treats squats as the “be-all-end-all” of effective lower body development, the reality is that it IS…
6 UNCOMMON EXERCISES FOR A THICK, MUSCULAR BACK
Building a thick, muscular back that really stands out is often quite a challenge for natural trainees. It’s a set of muscles that can be tough to develop a strong “mind-muscle connection” to without allowing the biceps and forearms to take…
ARE PERSONAL TRAINERS WORTH IT? (WHY 90% ARE A WASTE OF MONEY)
It’s one of my biggest pet peeves in the fitness industry: The average, unqualified personal trainer at your typical big box gym charging huge hourly rates for mediocre-at-best services. While there certainly are plenty of knowledgeable, physically fit trainers out…
HOW TO GET RID OF LOOSE SKIN AFTER LOSING WEIGHT
It’s one of the biggest frustrations for those who have undergone a major weight loss transformation… They’ve put in the time, effort and patience to drop the excess body fat, but are now left with an annoying layer of loose…
“SHOULD I WEAR A WEIGHTLIFTING BELT?” (PROS AND CONS)
“Should I wear a weightlifting belt?” Although you’ll often be answered with a definite “yes” or “no” when you ask this question, the real truth is that it depends. Just like with most questions related to bodybuilding and strength training, it’s not…
THE DANGERS OF THE “GUILLOTINE PRESS”
The guillotine press (also referred to as the “Gironda neck press”) is a chest exercise made famous by old-school bodybuilder Vince Gironda. He was well-known for developing a variety of unique bodybuilding training techniques that are still used to this…
CLOSE-GRIP BENCH PRESS FORM: 5 KEY MISTAKES TO AVOID
Most people perform the close grip bench press all wrong. That might sound like an overly simplistic way to start this article off, but hear me out. Yes, the close grip bench is a great exercise to effectively target all 3 heads of the triceps…
BODYBUILDING STRETCH MARKS: CAN THEY BE ELIMINATED?
The good news? You’ve stayed consistent to your training and nutrition plan, put in weeks and months of solid hard work, and have packed on some significant muscle size and strength as a reward for your efforts. The bad news?…
THE SEATED INCLINE DUMBBELL CURL (TOP BICEP CURL VARIATION)
While it is true that a good portion of your bicep growth will simply come as an automatic result of compound back training, combining the proper curling variations with the correct form is still an important means of optimizing your…
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