by admin | Nov 22, 2022 | cheat day, holiday tips, thanksgiving tips, Train, training
Whether you celebrate Thanksgiving formally or just see the end of November as the beginning of a drawn-out “holiday season,” many people spend the day eating, drinking, and being merry with friends and family. Credit: Rawpixel.com / ShutterstockWhile some lifters...
by admin | Nov 19, 2022 | deadlift, exercise guide, Exercise Guides, leg workout, Train, training
The barbell deadlift is the king of the jungle when it comes to pulling exercises. It’s a primary movement with the potential to move the most weight. Plus, it’s a competition lift in powerlifting, along with the back squat and bench press. The classic deadlift will...
by admin | Nov 17, 2022 | arm workout, biceps, curls, exercise guide, Exercise Guides, Train, training
Big basic exercises like the bench press, pull-up, and barbell row are great for building your back, chest, and even shoulders, but they might not suffice to fill your sleeves and build an impressive set of guns. Credit: pixelheadphoto digitalskillet /...
by admin | Nov 16, 2022 | back workout, lat pulldown, lats, Train, training
There aren’t many muscle-building or strength-focused training programs that leave out the traditional lat pulldown. Many effective workouts include this classic, and for good reason. Pulling in a vertical pattern strengthens your back, shoulders, and arms, while...
by admin | Nov 12, 2022 | big three, deadlift, Powerlifting, Train, training, trap bar deadlift
You might know the deadlift as a member of the “big three” powerlifting movements, along with the squat and bench press. As the least complex of the competition exercises, the deadlift typically allows lifters to move the heaviest weight. This hip-dominant pull from...
by admin | Nov 11, 2022 | back workout, exercise guide, Exercise Guides, lats, straight arm pushdown, Train, training
Exercises like the chin-up and the deadlift are seen as the kings of back-builders by many lifters, but they are only the meat and potatoes. You have to add some seasoning if you want the best final product, and the extra flavor (and extra results) will come from your...