Trainer's Take: How Many Exercises on Leg Day? September 16, 2024 Leg training has (re)emerged as a significant aspect of fitness and gaining the respect it deserves in the fitness world. While some still opt to skip leg days, the majority... Read more...
Trainer's Take: How Many Back Exercises & Sets Per Week? September 11, 2024 Building a monster back is a tell-tale sign of a serious lifter. There's something about a thick, wide back that demands respect in the gym and provides that jacked look.... Read more...
Trainer's Take: How Many Shoulder Exercises & Sets Per Week? September 9, 2024 Want to build some boulder shoulders? Need to cap your delts? Obviously, that is why you need to train your shoulders the right way! The shoulder muscles are unique in... Read more...
30 Grams of Protein: Best Foods and Their Costs September 2, 2024 We all know we need protein to build muscle. Many of us know we need a lot of protein to build muscle. But, simply telling someone to “eat more protein”... Read more...
5 Vertical Pull Exercises Every Workout Routine Needs August 30, 2024 Vertical pull exercises are essential components of any well-rounded strength training program. Ever wanted a wider back? These are the exercises that are going to help you have to turn... Read more...
5 Key Horizontal Pull Exercises for Your Workout Routine August 28, 2024 Horizontal pulling exercises are fundamental for building a strong, muscular back and enhancing overall upper body symmetry. These exercises not only sculpt the muscles of the upper and mid-back but... Read more...
7 Key Vertical Push Exercises for Your Workout Routine August 28, 2024 If you want shoulders that look like they were sculpted out of boulders and a press that does not fall apart the second something goes overhead, vertical push work has... Read more...
5 Key Horizontal Push Exercises for Your Workout Routine August 27, 2024 Horizontal push exercises are fundamental movements that target mostly the upper body, particularly the chest, front delts, and triceps (although seated leg press is technically a horizontal push). These exercises... Read more...
Can't Straighten Arms or Walk Right after Workout? (DOMs Help) August 17, 2024 We’ve all been there. You’re having a great workout and decide to throw in an extra exercise, or a few more sets. The next day, you’re really feeling it. The... Read more...
1-Rep Max Calculations: Seven Methods for Different Uses August 14, 2024 Calculating your 1-rep max (1RM) is an important step in any gym-goers arsenal. Besides being able to answer the inevitable “How much do you bench?” question, you’ll also be able... Read more...
How To Use Tri-Sets, Giant Sets & Compound Sets: Maximize Muscle Growth August 13, 2024 When it comes to lifting weights, people are always looking for a new way to hit their muscles. While some of the techniques you’ll see on TikTok are laughable at... Read more...
Trainer's Take: How Many Chest Exercises Per Workout? July 29, 2024 Has your chest training stalled? Are you not getting the results you want? One possible reason is you’re not doing enough work in the gym. Or maybe you’re doing too... Read more...