The bench press is the most popular weight training exercise on the planet. Which is probably why the first question you usually get when you let people know that you work out is . . . “How much ya’ bench?” It’s no accident that the bench press has attained that lofty position. Let’s investigate the […]
Leg Press Vs Hack Squat: The Quest For Maximum Quadriceps Hypertrophy
It’s time to build our legs! Which exercise shall we use? Of course, the first option of the vast majority of lifters would be the back squat. It is a great exercise for developing strength and hypertrophy of all your leg muscles. However, it does have some weaknesses: they are an inherently unstable exercise, they […]
Dumbbell Squat Vs Barbell Squat: Don’t Squat until You Read This
You better not be skipping leg day! I know I did it a lot when I first started working out. But as I become more taught and more aware of how important it is to build an all-round, well-built body, I started to train all my body parts equally. Moreover, I’ve grown to actually look […]
4 Overhead Press Benefits You Need to Know (& How to Do It)
The overhead press, also called the military press or just simply “the press”, is an exercise you rarely see done in commercial gyms. The main reason for that is: it’s hard. It stalls first while all your other lifts are still going up. The weights go up in microscopic increments. But on the flip side, […]
5 Close Grip Bench Press Benefits You Might Not Have Heard About
The bench press is the king of exercises for guys who want a big chest. But if all you do is bench in the good old regular way, you are missing out on some pretty awesome variations. One of them and perhaps the best, is the close grip bench press. Let’s take a look at […]
Understand 8 Benefits of Kettlebell Snatch Before You Regret
For a full-body power exercise, nothing beats the kettlebell snatch. The major target muscles include the back, shoulders, quads, and hamstrings. Kettlebell snatch has gained so much popularity, especially from busy office types who at times have to forego the regular gym workout. The LiveStrong foundation describe the exercise itself as involving picking up the […]
