Strength Training

how many leg exercises
Trainer's Take: How Many Exercises on Leg Day?
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...
how many back exercises
Trainer's Take: How Many Back Exercises & Sets Per Week?
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...
how many shoulder exercises and sets
Trainer's Take: How Many Shoulder Exercises & Sets Per Week?
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...
Rotation Exercises
5 Rotation Exercises Every Workout Routine Needs
Rotational exercises are a fundamental aspect of functional fitness, often overlooked in traditional workout routines. These exercises involve movements that rotate the torso, hips, or limbs around a central axis,... Read more...
vertical pull
5 Vertical Pull Exercises Every Workout Routine Needs
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...
horizontal pulling
5 Key Horizontal Pull Exercises for Your Workout Routine
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...
vertical push exercise
7 Key Vertical Push Exercises for Your Workout Routine
When it comes to building upper body strength, vertical push exercises are indispensable. These movements target your shoulders, triceps, upper chest, and upper back, making them crucial for developing a... Read more...
what are horizontal push exercises
5 Key Horizontal Push Exercises for Your Workout Routine
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...
muscle soreness after workout
Can't Straighten Arms or Walk Right after Workout? (DOMs Help)
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, and... Read more...
one rep max calculation
1-Rep Max Calculations: Seven Methods for Different Uses
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...
wolverine workout routine
Hugh Jackman's Wolverine Workout Routine & Diet
Hugh Jackman's Wolverine stands out above the rest of the mutants that make up the X-Men. His attitude, claws, and brute strength make him a badass. What makes him a... Read more...
is crossfit dangerous
CrossFit: Effective Workouts or Injury Magnet?
How do you know if someone does CrossFit? Wait for it….Because they'll tell you!!! But let's be serious. Crossfit has blown up in the last couple of decades, and with... Read more...