Arms
Master Gorilla Row: Build Your Back and Strengthen Core
There are lots of exercises named after animals – spider curls, donkey calf raises, downward dogs, inchworms, bear crawls, crab walks, and the cobra pose, to…
Training
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Back
Build Bigger, More Muscular Back in Less Time
A bigger, more muscular back is something of an anomaly. We throw the requisite exercises at it almost in a haphazard way and expect it to…
Bodybuilding
Jay Cutler: ‘People Are Running Scared’ From Bodybuilding After Recent Deaths
The sport of bodybuilding has been hit with a lot of hard times lately, with several athletes having passed away in recent months. Former Olympia champ…
Exercise Guides
Front Squat vs Back Squat: Which Builds Stronger Legs & Core?
Squats are often called the king of exercises. Their ability to build muscle and strength is the stuff of legends. No bodybuilding leg workout is complete…
Arms
The 13 BEST Battle Rope Alternatives for Fitness and Fat Loss
Not so long ago, if you wanted to get fit or lose weight, you probably did things like steady-paced running, cycling, swimming, and group exercise classes.…
Exercise Guides
Sumo Squat vs. Regular Squat – Which One Should You Do?
Most exercisers have a love-hate relationship with squats. We love how they’re so effective for building muscle mass and strength but hate how tough they are.…
Body Mechanics
Elliptical Training Guide – Benefits, Drawbacks, Dos and Don’ts
We LOVE lifting heavy weights here at Fitness Volt. Building muscle and getting strong are what we’re all about. It doesn’t matter if we’re talking powerlifting,…
Exercise Guides
Arnold Press Vs. Dumbbell Shoulder Press – Which One Should You Do?
Your shoulders are involved in every chest and back exercise you do. They act as synergists (helpers) and stabilizers whenever you do bench presses, cable crossovers,…
Training
The Best Muscle Group Training Combos
A lot of people make the mistake of hitting the gym and doing whatever exercises or body parts that appeal to them on that particular day.…
Exercise Guides
Sumo Deadlift Vs. Conventional Deadlifts: Which is Best?
If you want to get stronger and more muscular, deadlifts should be part of your workouts. The deadlift is one of the best barbell exercises you…
Training
Single Vs. Multi-Joint Exercises – What’s the Difference, and Which is Best?
There is absolutely nothing wrong with following a pre-designed strength, fat loss, and bodybuilding program. However, you may get better results if you create your own…
Exercise Guides
Smith Machine Squat Alternatives for Powerful, Muscular Legs
The Smith machine is a controversial gym machine. On the one hand, using one for exercises like squats and bench presses means you can train alone…
Bodybuilding Program
Best Bodybuilding Programs for Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Lifters
Building muscle and getting stronger is hard, and anyone who tells you differently is probably trying to sell you something! You need to pay your dues…
Training
No Frills Fitness: One Kettlebell and Bodyweight Full-Body Workout
A lot of fitness trainers seem to pride themselves on writing very complicated workouts. Sometimes, I look at these programs and wonder what they’re actually trying…
Exercise Guides
Goblet Squat vs. Sumo Squat: Which Targets Your Legs Best?
There aren’t many exercises that are more productive than squats. Done correctly, squats can strengthen and build your entire lower body, and plenty of upper body…
Exercise Guides
Trap Bar Vs. Barbell Deadlift – Which One Should You Do?
It’s hard to think of an exercise that’s more important than deadlifts. Yes, the squat is the so-called king of exercises, and Bench Press Day happens…
Muscle-Building
Ripped with Weights: Get Lean Without Cardio
Ask any gym-goer about how to lose weight and inevitably you’ll be ordered to head straight to the treadmill or elliptical machine and begin your seemingly…
Muscle
How To Train Soft Muscles: Workout for Muscle Density
Most exercisers don’t want big, soft muscles; they want hard muscles that are defined and dense. It’s the difference between looking like a strongman and an…
Exercise Guides
Romanian Deadlift Vs. Deadlift: Which One Should You Do?
If you could only do one exercise for the rest of your training life, which would you choose? Some of you reading this would pick bench…