Building muscle is hard work. And the longer you do it, the harder it gets. If you’ve been lifting weights for a while, you’ve probably noticed that it becomes harder and harder to gain muscle mass. You have to work harder to get the same results as in the beginning. In this article, 10 […]
The Top 10 Exercises for Building Bigger Shoulders
The Anatomy and Function of The Shoulder It is important to build strength in the shoulders to avoid injury. The shoulder joint is relatively shallow and the surrounding muscle tissue can become weak from lack of activity and poor posture. The shoulder joint allows the arms to move and be strong. The shoulder girdle, […]
Understanding Muscular Fitness
We have two varieties of muscle fibers, slow-twitch and fast-twitch. The bigger and quicker shrinking fast-twitch fibers have more potential to build up tension. People who have a larger amount of fast-twitch fibers have the capability to create higher amounts of force. Research conducted on human muscle tissue has shown that weight-lifters possess two […]
The 5 Best Upper Chest Exercises for Strength and Size
A chest workout consists of doing three different chest exercises in succession: the flat bench press, the incline bench press, and the decline bench press. But it needn’t be that way. There are many different exercises and workouts to try if you want to build an impressive pair of pecs, from bodyweight staples to […]
Underrated Exercises You Should Be Doing
In a recent article, we discussed some of the oldest, most effective exercises that people seem to be doing. We focused on exercises that work the whole body, not just one muscle group. Shouldn’t there be some exercises that we are not doing but should be? What are some of the underrated exercises that are […]
The 10 Best Lower Back Exercises for Stability and Strength
For every set of 10 reps you gain in strength, you seem to lose a corresponding amount of energy and enthusiasm The feeling that you get when strength training can, at certain times, feel like it’s a zero-sum game. You might feel like, for every set of 10 reps you gain in strength, you lose […]
Lift Up Your Ab Workouts with the Hanging Knee Raise
Training the midsection can be divided into two types: functional core work and direct abdominal work. While there are benefits to both types of training, in some cases there are exercises that can be done to get the benefits of both types. The hanging knee raise is a great exercise for both your core […]
8 Benefits of Lifting Weights You’ve Probably Never Heard of
The idea that lifting weights is only for people who want to improve their appearance is extremely damaging to the fitness world. An essential lesson to internalize for athletes and enthusiasts is that looking nice is just a side effect of the process. An enjoyable side effect of weightlifting, sure, and for many, it’s […]
15 Couple Workouts to Strengthen Your Bond and Your Body
What are the best exercises for me? Assuming an exercise routine can be difficult for some of us because we comprehend the advantages it has for our mental and physical wellbeing. If you want to see results like a smaller waistline, better sleep, and more energy, it will be much easier to get up […]
Tips For Maintaining Muscle Mass Without the Gym
If “shelter in place” is immediately translated to “no gym”, then you are not the only one. Strength athletes are trying to find ways to train and stay mentally strong while socially distanced from their usual lifting communities. If you’re trying to find motivation to work out without going to the gym, you might be […]
The 12 Best Chest Exercises for Bigger, Stronger Pecs
Achieving a large, muscular chest is likely a key goal for your workout routine, and for good reasons. The muscles at the top of your torso are in a great position and make your t-shirts look great. The chest is likely one of the first parts of your body that other people will see when […]