There is no denying that MMA fighters are amongst the most well-conditioned athletes on the planet. The average MMA fighter is lean, strong, powerful, fit, and agile. Long-distance runners might have a higher V02 max, and powerlifters are undoubtedly stronger, but MMA fighters are the better all-rounders. Not only that, they have to demonstrate these…
If you lift weights – even relatively light ones – you are already increasing your strength. Anything that overloads your muscles and nervous system will make you stronger. However, for a lot of exercisers, increases in strength are a by-product of the type of training they do and not the main goal. For example, a…
The triceps brachii, or triceps for short, is a crucial muscle in bodybuilding. Located on the back of your upper arm, they give your arms a lot of their size. In fact, the triceps make up about two-thirds of your upper arm mass. Beefing up your triceps will give you the sleeve-busting arms you’ve always…
Many of the greatest bodybuilders and physique athletes of all time used the wide grip lat pulldown as a staple in their back training routines. This cable movement may be simple to perform for most, but occasionally reviewing the little things can help you see new progress. Two-time NPC Mr. Wisconsin and M&F/Flex Social Media…
We’ve got lots of excellent programs on TeamTNA for you to follow. All you need to do is choose and print or download the one you like the look of and do it. You’ll still need to train consistently, eat right, and get plenty of rest but, in terms of planning, we’ve done all the…
Your shoulders are probably your most noticeable body part. Whether you are wearing a suit, t-shirt, or workout vest, good shoulders really stand out. Well-developed shoulders give your upper body its width and make you look powerful and strong. However, the shoulders are also a complex body part, capable of lots of different movements. That’s…
I chose this question because so many folks have a hard time finding ways to train the big pulling muscles at home or while traveling. Rather than neglect this crucial aspect of training, let’s dive in and identify a few ways to pull, no matter where you are! Yes, it’s easier to find ways to…
While there are a number of factors that can influence your powerlifting performance, the physical training you engage in is undoubtedly of the greatest significance. To allow you to make the best possible progress with your strength, this article will highlight fifteen key exercises that you should look to incorporate into your training. Doing so…
The bench press is an exercise that gym bros everywhere perform every Monday. Bench pressing has been part of exercise programs for as long as they’ve existed. But let’s start with the origins of this exercise. By having an understanding of the history we can understand how to make the bench press or all pressing…
For many, powerlifting is the ultimate strength sport. The rules are straightforward and easy to understand, it’s more accessible than strongman and easier to learn than Olympic weightlifting. In fact, you can train for powerlifting in a regular commercial gym or even at home if you have a reasonable home or garage gym. Powerlifters test…