Category Archive for "Training"

1 LEG EXTENSION FORM TIP FOR BIGGER QUADS

While there’s no question that basic compound exercises such as squats, leg presses and lunges should form the cornerstone of your quad training routine, a few sets of leg extensions at the end of your quad workout can definitely be…

Read More

7 SIDE LATERAL RAISE MISTAKES TO AVOID FOR BIGGER SIDE DELTS

Lateral raise mistakes are a dime a dozen around the gym, but that doesn’t mean you have to remain stuck there. If you’re looking to carve out a set of round, broad shoulders that really stand out and get noticed,…

Read More

BEST TRAPEZIUS EXERCISES: THE OVERHEAD SHRUG

When it comes to isolating the upper traps for overall gains in upper back thickness, basic shrugs have always been the go to exercise for most lifters out there. These can be performed using barbells, dumbbells or cables and are…

Read More

THE CHEST SUPPORTED ROW (BENEFITS & PROPER FORM)

If you want to build up your overall back width and thickness as effectively as possible, your workout plan is not complete without a basic horizontal pulling movement or two added into the mix. Rowing exercises target the entire back…

Read More
cardio timing

THE BEST CARDIO EXERCISES TO BURN FAT AND GET LEAN

Whether you’re aiming to lean down and lose body fat or bulk up and put on muscle size, including a few cardio sessions throughout the week is definitely a smart addition to your overall training plan. It may not be…

Read More

“I DON’T WANT TO GET TOO BIG!” (LEAN MUSCLE VS. BULKY MUSCLE)

Though it might sound strange to those dedicated bodybuilders out there who operate on the automatic “bigger is better” mentality, not every person who works out at the gym is interested in building a hugely muscular body. Many trainees would…

Read More

CABLE FLY FORM TIP FOR BETTER CHEST GROWTH

There’s no doubt that basic compound presses should form the underlying foundation of your chest training routine, but an isolated fly exercise is still a great way to finish off your workout and target your pecs from a unique angle….

Read More

IS TIME UNDER TENSION IMPORTANT FOR MUSCLE GROWTH?

Although the standard bodybuilding training approach has always been to perform each set by counting out a specific number of reps (for example, 5-7 reps or 8-12 reps per set), a relatively new approach known as “time under tension” has…

Read More

BEST INNER CHEST EXERCISES? (HOW TO BUILD INNER PECS)

Building up the inner portion of your chest is an important step in achieving well-rounded development that really gives your pecs that thick, defined and “separated” look. But what is the most effective way to specifically target this area? What…

Read More

1 UNIQUE EXERCISE TO BUILD BIGGER TRICEPS

When most lifters think about structuring a complete tricep workout for mass and strength gains, it’s typically all about extension of the elbow joint. This is the primary function that the triceps perform, and it can be targeted in the…

Read More