When you’re training, your mind is usually occupied with muscles, muscles, and more muscles. And yes, you want your muscles to get bigger and stronger. But your muscles act on your bones and joints. And the scapulae — AKA, your...
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While different coaches have different opinions on the topic, I would argue that if your back squat is more than 85 percent of your deadlift, then you’re squat dominant and probably should devote some time to your deadlift. On the...
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You’ve decided that you want to get strong. That’s great. Increasing strength will help you avoid looking like you’re drowning in your sweater, sure, but your health will improve, too. A study in Current Sports Medicine Reports shows that strength...
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Your gym partner says that a five-day split is, like, the best for muscle growth, bro. That pre-written template program you just picked up from your favorite influencer? It’s four hard days of hard training per week. Even practicing a...
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In the wide world of CrossFit, full-body conditioning is the name of the game. Sometimes, that involves extensive endeavors on cardio machines. Throughout WODs (workouts of the day), you’ll do everything from rowing machine sprints to marathons on the rower. ...
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The split squat in all of its glory is quite a beast. While some athletes may utilize them more than others, you’d be hard-pressed to find a program that doesn’t dabble in a split squat or two at some point. ...
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The fittest people on the planet once struggled with their first push-up. No one is born in pristine physical condition; they’ve committed to getting themselves there. If you’ve decided to take the plunge and make this year your fittest yet,...
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Want to build an impressive pair of arms? Great. Get a pair of dumbbells for dumbbell curls. Then, find a bar and bang out some chin-ups. Also, you should probably do several sets of wrist curls for your forearms. Oh,...
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You’re probably in the market for some capped delts. Full, round shoulders that pop from every angle can help define your physique, so nailing your delt days in the gym is an absolute must. Building your shoulders can be as...
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