Developing a muscular and V-shaped back is the dream of many people. Lats are the largest muscle groups in your back and contribute the most to that desirable V-shape look. Strong lats make you appear wider while making your waist look smaller. Not only do lats have an important role on aesthetics, but strong lats … Read more
The overhead press is a fundamental movement essential to any athlete’s routine who prioritize strength and size. It is a timeless exercise advocated by some of the great natural bodybuilders such as Steve Reeves and a crucial accessory to any Olympic weightlifter’s program. I believe the overhead press is a great exercise that should be … Read more
The deadlift is one of the best strength training exercises that exist. One of the reasons why so many lifters avoid it is due do common deadlift injuries. No way to sugar coat the issue here. There are many possible injuries from the deadlift. The good thing is, we discuss 10 possible deadlift injuries and how … Read more
You’re asking how to fix deadlift elbow pain? Well, let’s go over this interesting topic. Lateral epicondylitis, or more formally known as Tennis elbow is inflammation and a mild to severe pain that shows up around the outer elbow tendon. There are a variety of reasons for why it comes about and may trigger some … Read more
It’s the worst when you get to the gym ready to smash out a workout, and all of the benches are taken in the free weights section. You wanted to do some great chest exercises using the dumbbells, but now you’re going to have to rethink your workout. However, this does not have to be … Read more
The Cossack squat is one of the lesser-seen exercises in the gym. Lacking the visible gains that squats, deadlifts, and lunges provide, many lifters tend to avoid the Cossack squat. However, with its vast array of benefits, from increased flexibility to quad and glute development, should we all be integrating the Cossack squat into our … Read more
Pulling exercises are not great only for building your back, but also for improving posture, shoulder health, and staying injury-free. Most people in their training tend to focus more on the muscles they can directly see in the mirror. This means they like to train their pecs, arms, delts, and abs more than their back … Read more
Key Points The progression to a classic pull-up is not a straightforward road. If you have ever taken a look into the exercises meant to help you get your first pull-up, you may have run into something called the Australian pull-up (or inverted row). What is it? Well, for many, it is simply a progression … Read more
The shoulder is a unique ball and socket joint. Some lifters will experience deadlift shoulder pain from time to time. So how do lifters get shoulder pain from deadlifting? Some common reasons for deadlift shoulder pain include poor mobility, bad technique, or lack of shoulder strength. During the deadlift, lifters should take care to prepare … Read more
Key Points I remember leveling up on the weights during the deadlift. I stacked 507 pounds on the bar. But I couldn’t even pull the bar past my knees! For those of you experiencing something similar, you can fully understand my frustration at that time. So the knee range was obviously my weak sticking point. … Read more
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