Training
What is the Best Chin-up and Pull-up Alternative?
Doing your first pull-up or chin-up is a real fitness milestone. A lot of exercisers dream about being able to do these demanding bodyweight exercises, and…
Exercises
Exercise comparisons and how-to guides: which movement to choose and how to do it well.
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How and Why To Do The Windmill Exercise
The windmill is not a new exercise. In fact, it’s been around for hundreds of years. The strongmen of old used to do this movement with…
Training
Pull-Ups Vs. Chin-Ups – Which One is Right for You?
Pull-ups and chin-ups are compound exercises. That means they involve multiple joints and muscles working together. To a lot of people, these two bodyweight exercises seem…
Training
The 10 Best BOSU Ball Exercises
BOSU balls have been around for almost 20 years, and they’re still in use. This means only one thing – they really do work! The fitness…
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Chest Press Vs. Bench Press – Which Should You Do?
In gyms all around the world, Monday is chest day! Who doesn’t enjoy starting their week with a good pec workout? There are lots of exercises…
Training
The Couch Stretch – Why, How-to, and Variations
Tight hips can have a huge impact on many aspects of your life. In the gym, they can stop you from squatting or lunging properly. Out…
Training
4 Methods For Busting Through Lifting Plateaus
Pauses / Adding 1/2 Rep / Tempo Lifting / EMOM for Strength / Wrapping Up Progress in the weight room is never in a straight line. There are times when you’re…
Training
Lunges vs. Squats – Which Exercise is Best?
It doesn’t matter what you are training for. You need to work your legs hard, heavy, and often. Leg training ensures that you develop a well-balanced…
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Rack Pull vs. Deadlift: Similarities, Differences, How-To, Pros and Cons
Rack pull vs. deadlift has been a hot debate for a while now. But the truth of the matter is, they both have pros and cons.…
Training
Build a Stronger Core with Shovel Lifts
Whether you want to sculpt the ultimate six-pack or boost your deadlift, core training is a must. Your core encircles your waist like a muscular weightlifting…
Training
Build Strength by Greasing The Groove
Bigger muscles are usually stronger muscles. The amount of force a muscle can generate is linked to its cross-sectional size. However, sometimes, when it comes to…
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The 3 Best Exercises For Each Muscle Group
Your training time and energy are incredibly valuable. They’re limited resources too. Don’t waste them on unproductive workouts and ineffective exercises. Instead, treat your time and…
Training
10 Warm-Up Exercises For Enhancing Deadlift Performance
Whether you are a novice or a seasoned lifter, the deadlift is one of the most beneficial exercises that you can perform. If you aspire to…
Training
The Powerlifting vs Olympic Squats: Which Style Is Better?
Along with the deadlift, the squat is the ultimate test of lower extremity strength and power. There are few exercises that develop the glutes, quads, hamstrings,…
Training
How to Build a Stronger Grip at Home
Your hands and forearms are, anatomically speaking, immensely complicated. Made up of dozens of muscles, your hands are capable of lots of different movements and huge…
Strongman
Weighted Carries for Strength and Size
Picking up and carrying heavy stuff is the ultimate test of all-round strength. That’s why loaded carries are such a big part of the World’s Strongest…
Exercise Guides
Top 15 Glute Exercises for Maximum Size and Strength Gains
In today’s digital age, a quick scroll through Instagram might lead you to believe everyone’s flaunting a picture-perfect booty. But let’s face facts — we’re living…
Core
Master the RKC Plank: Strengthen Your Core and More!
Today we’re going to show you how to RKC plank, which is honestly a more worthwhile exercise than the basic, front plank. Now don’t get us…
Core
Flutter Kicks Guide: Muscles Worked, How-To, Variations and More
In this guide on how to do flutter kicks, you’ll learn about the awesome benefits of this simple, yet very effective exercise. The flutter or butterfly…