For the next four weeks let's put away the sleeveless shirts and give your beloved upper body a break. Real leg training – the kind that produces results – isn't fun. It can leave you lightheaded and nauseated, not to mention limping for days. Some guys become so afraid of the heavy bar that they can't sleep the night before
Every time we pull, we use our biceps and triceps. Because our biceps and triceps get a lot of work during compound movements, it's important to limit the number of sets during isolation work. With dedicated arm training, keep the sets low and the intensity high. An even bigger problem is that most people don't understand anatomy well enough to
Schwarzenegger’s peak physique holds the status of “the best of all the time”, no one can argue with that. Not only that his overall development set him apart from many bodybuilding legends of his time, but his iconic chest was one of the biggest and fullest in all of bodybuilding history! When it comes to building a massive chest, there’s
The benefits of kettlebell training are endless. This tool can actually replace almost every piece of equipment you have. The dynamic nature of the kettlebell will give you an all in one workout of a lifetime, combining both strength and cardio aspects. The unique shape of the kettlebell is obviously different than that of a dumbbell. The shape of the kettlebell allows the
Did you know? The bench press exercise activates a large number of muscle groups in the upper-half of your body. Such groups include your: Pecs. Deltoids. Biceps. Triceps. Hand muscles. Abdominals. Lats. For the goals of improved strength, increased muscle size, improved athletic function and improved general fitness, the bench press is the best exercise for the upper body. If
For those who are looking to increase lean muscle mass, you’ll obviously be really pushing yourself during your training sessions and you will have your diet on point. Whether you’re trying to strip away a little excess body fat, bulk up or simply add a little muscle, you will need to ensure that you are working hard in the gym and getting
This article is about how to train your arms to make them big, strong and something that will you can be proud to show off. If you don't train the rest of your body as well as your arms, then you might not find as much success as you would if you train everything equally. Your body is a machine and you
It's easy to get bored with a programme in which you get stronger with each and every workout. But it's understandable as they are very repetitive. The fact you do get sick of these workouts is a pretty good sign that you need to use high-intensity splits in short, strategic increments. As a little goes a long way. Your body makes
You may be working hard, but i guarantee you're not working to your full potential, or seeing the results that you desire. This is because your routine, or the repetitive exercises aren't really benefiting you. Strength training athletes are known for following a set routine each time they enter the weight room. Strength routines need to be repeated for a period of time in order
The number one mistake made by natural lifters is doing too much volume. You need to trigger protein synthesis and then stop training. Once it's been triggered, there is no added benefit in continuing to push a muscle, it will not grow more. The more volume you use, the more you break down protein. To maximise growth, frequency is key. This not only
