Most people get into bodybuilding and weight training because lifting weights is fun. It’s also motivating to add more plates to the bar or creep up to the higher end of the dumbbell rack. When it comes to bodybuilding and physique development, another component isn’t considered as fun but is very necessary. Of course, we’re…
A big yoke is a cherry on top of a great physique that you’ll see on strength athletes, bodybuilders, and movie stars. And it makes them look imposing and someone to be feared and admired. And there are many exercises that will help develop impressive upper traps and back. But not too many exercises that will…
There is nothing worse than a workout that ends up being not as productive as you’d hoped for. You show up, ready to do battle with the weights, only to realize something this missing or that something doesn’t feel quite right. You still go through the motions, but you KNOW your workout just won’t be…
Muscle names often sound like a foreign language. That’s actually not all that surprising when you discover that most have their roots in Greek and Latin. Take the biceps brachii, for example, the proper name for the biceps. Its name means two-headed arm muscle, which describes both its location and anatomical structure. The name triceps…
Most modern bodybuilders are mass monsters. They look like they are from a different planet – Planet Fitness perhaps?! However, those colossal biceps, ultra-wide lats, and mountainous traps are often accompanied by something much less attractive – a large, swollen gut. We’re not talking off-season bodybuilders who are carrying more body fat than usual but…
Two of the most played-out excuses for missing workouts are “I don’t have time” and “I don’t have a gym.” Nonsense. All you really need is yourself for an all-out bodyweight-only workout. The below routine, designed by an Army National Guardsman and certified strength coach, takes a mere 30 minutes and requires zero equipment. The…
Big, powerful shoulders can add a lot to your physique. They make your upper body look wider, powerful, and more impressive. But the shoulders are also a complex muscle group, and it’s all too easy to over-emphasize one part while under-emphasizing another. Unbalanced shoulder development is not just bad for your appearance; it can also…
Strongman is the ULTIMATE strength sport. No other competition tests so many facets of strength at the same time. Whether you are a novice competitor or just want to train like a strongman, the good news is you can emulate your strongman heroes in a commercial gym. If you have ever marveled at the feats…
There’s no doubt the biceps muscles are amongst the favorite muscle group for young men to train. Achieving a skin-splitting pump gives you a glimpse into the future… A future with bigger arms that stretch your t-shirt sleeves to the limits of their elastic capabilities… And, boy…does it feel good. This article will present some…
Whether you want to run faster, jump higher, kick harder, lift heavier, or just look your best, a strong and powerful posterior chain is a must. The posterior chain is the collective term for the muscles on the back of your body, specifically, your hamstrings, gluteus maximus, and erector spinae. Of all the exercises you…