Strength Standards – How Strong Are You?
So, you think you’re strong? if you go to the gym and lift weights, you are probably stronger than the average person. But how strong are…
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So, you think you’re strong? if you go to the gym and lift weights, you are probably stronger than the average person. But how strong are…
My chest is one of my weakest muscle groups. I hate to admit it, but it looked like I skipped more chest days than leg workouts.…
Gyms have their fair share of jargon. 1RM and PR are arguably the most important gym slangs you must know if you are serious about your…
Pull-ups, and their close relative chin-ups, are great for building a bigger back and stronger arms. But, after a few months of training, many people can…
The great thing about bodyweight exercises like pull-ups and dips is that you don’t need any extra equipment to do them. Just grab the bars and…
The muscle-up is one of the most challenging bodyweight exercises around. Combining a chest-to-bar pull-up with a dip, the muscle-up works virtually every muscle in your…
Squats are the crowned king of exercises. Whether you are a bodybuilder, powerlifter, strongman, gym bro, or booty girl, the squat should be part of your…
Find your peak deadlift strength with our intuitive 1 Rep Max Calculator. Designed to accurately estimate your one-repetition maximum, this tool also helps you calculate optimal…
As soon as you get a little serious about lifting weights, you’ll probably have friendly neighborhood gym bros question you about your personal records (PRs). Now,…
When it comes to choosing set/rep schemes for bodybuilding, most fitness experts suggest doing several sets of somewhere between 8-12 reps. This allows you to use…
Training intensity means different things to different people. On the one hand, intensity can refer to the weight you are lifting and its relationship to your…
At some point in a powerlifter’s career, there comes a time when progress doesn’t occur as frequently or with the amount of effort it used to…
Want to know your bench press potential without the math? Our calculator simplifies the process. Enter a weight you can comfortably lift for a few reps,…