The thruster is an explosive movement that combines the front squat and the overhead press. The thruster is a difficult exercise that is commonly seen in CrossFit gyms and at the Games. It requires a lot of strength and power, which is why many people dread doing it. The thruster is a full-body exercise routine […]
Mass Class Nutrition: The Fundamentals Of Eating For Muscle Growth
QUESTION 1 WHAT’S A GOOD OVERALL APPROACH TO PROTEIN? I think people should focus on eating nutrient-dense foods that have a lot of vitamins and minerals and are high in fiber. Not only are these things good for muscle growth, but they are also good for health. Although it is important to have your macros in […]
How to Master the Clean and Jerk for Full-Body Strength
The clean and jerk is a very dynamic move that works almost all of the major muscle groups in the body, including the quads, back shoulders, glutes, and core. There are two types of lifts in weightlifting, but the clean and jerk is a great addition to your workout routine. While it may appear easy, […]
Build a Vice Grip With the Axle Deadlift
The deadlift is an effective way to build strength and muscle. The benefits of deadlifting are numerous, and the ways to train your deadlift are just as varied. The axle deadlift uses an axle bar, which is much larger and thicker than a standard barbell, instead of a standard barbell. A barbell’s size can affect […]
20 Squat Variations to Use When Barbell Back Squatting Is Not An Option
The squat is a great way to work your legs and build strength and muscle. However, there may be times when we are unable to perform them. While squats are the best exercise for building leg strength in the long-term, the below exercises can be used to continue to build leg strength and address weaknesses […]
7 Ways To Build Your Biceps Peak
We all have body parts and specific muscle groups we want to improve, but focusing on them and complaining about them doesn’t solve the problem. To turn a weakness into a strength, you need a plan that specifically works on the muscle you want to improve. This is especially true for your biceps peak. […]
10 Commandments of the Bench Press
It’s time to work on your chest muscles, aka bench day. This is the day of the week when you get to walk around the gym feeling proud of your chest muscles. Your muscles are bulging and your shirt is feeling tight–what an exciting time to be alive! Did that honey just look at your […]
Greatest Triceps Workout routines
If your body was a rock band, your triceps would be the bass player. Neither your legs, biceps, nor calves should be playing the drums, lead guitar, or roadie respectively. Not many people focus on training our triceps, but they are hard at work during almost every lift. They are also important for achieving almost […]
10 Best Biceps Workout Exercises for Building Muscle
Why Work Your Back and Biceps Together? The biceps are the secondary or tertiary mover in any sort of back training, such as a row, pulldown, or pullup, according to John Rusin, P.T., D.P.T., C.S.C.S., owner of DrJohnRusin.com. It makes sense to work the biceps more directly when doing compound lifts that involve the back, […]
How to Do the Single-Arm Dumbbell Row for Bigger Lats
You can use a single-arm dumbbell row to exercise your latissimus dorsi (a large back muscle) and improve the overall function of your shoulder joint. This text is about how to do a back exercise. You will need a strong back to do this exercise. How to Do the Single-Arm Dumbbell Row The single-arm row […]
How to Do the Hammer Curl for Bigger Biceps and Forearms
One unifying fact among strength athletes from different sports is that they all appreciate large arms. If you look up pictures of China’s most dominant weightlifter Shi Zhiyong, elite powerlifter Taylor Atwood, and CrossFitter Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr, you’ll notice they all have pretty impressive muscles. The athletes mentioned train for different feats of strength, but stronger […]
