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smith machine deadlifts
Can You Deadlift On A Smith Machine?
Everyone knows you shouldn’t do curls in a squat rack, but can you deadlift on a Smith Machine? More importantly, should you? You’ll hear plenty of answers and opinions on... Read more...
average biceps size
Average Bicep Size By Age And Gender, And How To Pump Yours Up
Let's face it, big bulging biceps aren't going out of style any time soon. Have you ever wondered how you measure up to the average size of biceps? Well, you... Read more...
machine high row
Machine High Row: Right Technique, Muscles Worked, & Benefits
Back rows and massive backs go together like the bench press and a huge chest. It just makes sense. They are an extremely easy and effective movement that trains the posterior... Read more...
straight legged deadlift
What Are Straight Leg Deadlifts?
Do you deadlift? I hope so, as it’s easily the single best exercise you can perform to build pure brute strength. Sure there are some who disagree with that but... Read more...
barbell tricep exercises
6 Barbell Tricep Exercises & Workouts For Jacked Arms
Tris are the new Bis – 99% of lifters chase that powerful horseshoe shape that fills up sleeves. This makes having the right exercises essential, but many people do it... Read more...
rep ranges for hypertrophy
Re-Evaluating Rep Ranges Based On Recent Discoveries
One of the very first things you learn when you start going to the gym is that you lift lightweight for muscle hypertrophy and heavyweight to get stronger. Everyone knows... Read more...
how to improve muscular endurance
How To Improve Muscular Endurance? Methods, Exercises & Workout Plans
Do you want to improve your muscular endurance? Who wouldn't, right? Below you will learn everything you need to know about muscular endurance, including the best exercises and workout plans for... Read more...
strength standards
Men & Women Strength Standards: How Strong Are You?
With the state of social media (hello Instagram and Facebook), there has been a massive influx of men and women frolicking about with crazy chiseled bodies who preach they’re “100%... Read more...
bent over rows
7 Bent Over Row Variations for Size & Strength
The bent-over row and its variations are compound movements that hit the entire back and will add the most size and strength. Not only are you training your upper back... Read more...
benefits of kettlebells
18 Incredible Benefits of Kettlebells
These days, every gym has kettlebells, that includes big-box, commercial bodybuilding gyms. It’s clear that kettlebells have become a staple training tool for the entire fitness industry. From CrossFitters to pro athletes... Read more...
close grip lat pulldown
Close Grip Lat Pulldown: Correct Form, Muscles Worked, Benefits, & 3 Variations
Baby got lats! If you want that impeccable V-shape that so many men wish to attain, you need to develop your lats, aka your wings. There are a lot of great... Read more...
kneeling squat
Kneeling Squat: How To, Muscles Worked, Benefits, & Alternatives
If you have issues with your knees, trouble activating your glutes when doing regular squats, or you simply want to isolate your glutes, a kneeling squat is a fabulous variation.  In this article,... Read more...