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Adjusting his workout routine on the fly defined Jay Cutler’s bodybuilding career. In a recent YouTube video on March 23, 2026, he shared pull-up alternatives for…
According to studies, lack of time and facilities are two of the most common barriers to exercise (1). It doesn’t matter how motivated you are—sometimes life…
As a personal trainer with almost two decades of hands-on experience, I have tried several strength, hypertrophy, and fitness programs. I’m constantly looking for new, challenging…
I’ve been a personal trainer for over 35 years and an athlete for even longer. During this time, I trained in some of the most exclusive…
As a personal trainer with a growing practice and commitments outside the gym, I try to maximize my time in the weight room. This summer, I…
Pull-ups have been a cornerstone of my workouts for as long as I can remember. I did them during conditioning circuits as a young athlete, and…
The pull-up is a foundational exercise that has been a part of strength cultures around the globe for centuries. It symbolizes upper body strength and is…
Pull-ups are a compound movement that engages almost every muscle group in your upper body. It is one of the most versatile exercises, and you can…
The scapula, or shoulder blade, connects to the upper arms and clavicles, forming the shoulder girdle. It’s influenced by 17 muscles enabling various movements, including protraction,…
Does your gym have a pegboard? Or are you thinking of buying one for your home gym? Either way, this old-school training tool is going to…
As a British Royal Marine, I had the pleasure of working with the USMC (United States Marine Corps) on several occasions. I was always impressed by…
The ability to perform a pull-up and chin-up can make you feel empowered. Most of us remember our first pull-up. The thrill of completing your first…
Pull-ups and chin-ups are a staple in most strength training routines. They are also the exercises most beginners use to determine their strength level. The pull-up and chin-up are compound…
It’s hard to believe that CrossFit has been around for over 20 years. In the last two decades, CrossFit has gone from a fitness fad to…
Building muscle is often seen as complicated and time-consuming. According to a lot of training information, you need access to state-of-the-art workout equipment and have to…
It’s very motivating to see changes in your fitness or appearance. In fact, there is probably nothing less motivating than hitting the gym week after week,…
Finishers are a great way to make sure that your workouts are as productive as possible. A finisher is basically a short challenge that you “bolt-on”…
Here at Fitness Volt, we’re always on the lookout for new, exciting training methods and exercises. That’s because innovations in training and equipment often mean bigger…
When it comes to chin-ups and pull-ups, a lot of lifters get confused. Which is which, they ask! Chin-ups are done with a shoulder-width or narrower…
