There are typically two camps when it comes to ab training. There are those who are purely focused on strengthening their abs to hoist more weight and perform better as an athlete. And then some folks are ... Continue Reading
How to Do the Lat Pulldown — Benefits, Muscles Worked, and Variations
Many gym-goers are well aware of the pull-up, but struggle to perform their first rep. While it may be fairly easy for some, for others, it is a much longer journey that can be shortened by spending time ... Continue Reading
How to Do the Hammer Curl for Bigger Biceps and Forearms
Bigger, stronger arms are usually high on the list of priorities for some lifters, even if they half-whisper it for fear of being labeled “a bodybuilder,” as if there’s anything wrong with training ... Continue Reading
How To Do the Pendlay Row
Glenn Pendlay was one of the leading coaches in American weightlifting — he held a Level 5 accreditation from USA Weightlifting (the highest available) and coached many high-level athletes to medals in ... Continue Reading
How to Do the Zercher Squat for Lower Body Size and Power
A simple barbell in a squat rack may not seem like a piece of modern-day technology, but it kinda is. Up until a few decades ago, lifters were either making their own racks by hand from scrap metal and ... Continue Reading
How to Do the Lateral Raise for Bigger Shoulders
If you plan on being in the gym long-term, you need to avoid beating up your joints. The shoulders, in particular, can be tough to train intensely without excessive wear and tear. Fortunately, the lateral ... Continue Reading
Everything You Need to Know to Master the Pull-Up
The pull-up is the meat and potatoes of any back workout. It's one of the few exercises that nearly every experienced lifter agrees is essential for building a foundation of size and strength. You'll find ... Continue Reading
How to Do the Sit-Up for Stronger, More Muscular Abs
The classic sit-up is one of the first exercises most people learn to perform. Sometimes on their own at home as an early attempt to get into better shape or in school during gym class where it was less ... Continue Reading
How to Do the Deadlift for Strength and Muscle
On one hand, the deadlift is as simple and straightforward as “pick the heavy bar up off the ground and stand up.” On the other hand, the deadlift is an intricate series of muscular coordinations, ... Continue Reading
How to Do the Bench Press for Chest Size and Upper-Body Strength
The bench press is the reigning king of upper body barbell exercises for many lifters. Even non-lifters are familiar with muscular athletes demonstrating their strength performing a bench press. It’s ... Continue Reading
How to Do the Barbell Skull Crusher for Triceps Size and Strength
The barbell skull crusher, also known as the barbell triceps extension, is one of the most well-known exercises for the triceps. Yet it is heavily underrated due to a misunderstanding of how to perform the ... Continue Reading
How to Do the Seated Cable Row for a Bigger Back
Back exercises come in two basic patterns: vertical, or overhead, pulls, like the classic pull-up, and horizontal rows. Many lifters are familiar with standard pull-ups, chin-ups, and pulldowns, but the ... Continue Reading
How to Do the Overhead Dumbbell Press for Wider Shoulders and Upper-Body Strength
Sometimes simple is better when it comes to exercise selection. And few exercises are as simple and equally effective as the standing dumbbell overhead press. You heave a couple of dumbbells to your ... Continue Reading
The Front Squat Can Make You Strong From Head to Toe. Here’s How to Get It Right
The front squat is one of the most fundamental, functional, and yet commonly-overlooked lower body exercises. It develops strength, power, conditioning, and leg size while reducing lower back stress ... Continue Reading
