Daniel Richter 
How do you get stronger in the bench press as an advanced lifter? In this post, I’ll outline an advanced bench press program and explain how and why your training should be different from the beginner’s and the intermediate’s. Before we get into the details of the training program, let’s recap our definitions of what an advanced … Read more
Barbell exercises are some of the best exercises you can do in a gym to increase strength and build muscle. But where should you start, and which exercises should you pick? That’s where this article comes in! View this article as an inspirational post (or speed-dating!) with 30 of the best and most popular barbell … Read more
A barbell is one of the most useful tools for building a thick, muscular back. But which are the best barbell exercises you should be doing? In this article, I’ll outline 16 of the best back exercises with a barbell and how to do them. Benefits of Barbell Back Exercises There are a lot of … Read more
Looking for lat exercises, but all you got is a pair of dumbbells? No problems! In this article, I’ll list five dumbbell lat exercises for adding thickness and strength to your back. The dumbbell lat exercises we’ll cover are: In the end, I’ll show you how you can pick a few of them and put … Read more
Lifting weights is great for building muscle, increasing your strength, and improving your overall health. But how many calories does lifting weights burn? In this article, I’ll answer that question by first showing you a simple formula (and a calculator!) for calculating how many calories you burn lifting weights. Then, we delve into the details … Read more
Do you want to build a big and powerful chest? Then you need to develop both your upper, middle, and lower chest muscle fibers. Your upper chest muscles are among the most visually striking muscles in your upper body. They are the muscles that lift your shirt and form a raised, proud chest. In this … Read more
A broad and powerful chest is more than just a filler of your shirt. Strong chest muscles increase your physical performance in every athletic endeavor where you project force forward – whether you’re throwing a ball, a punch, or pushing an opponent out of your way. Your chest muscles – along with your shoulders, upper … Read more
Your hamstring muscles, or hamstrings, are one of the large muscle groups in your legs. They are primarily responsible for extending your hip and flexing your leg, and they are involved in everything from lifting to sprinting. In this article, you will learn how to train your hamstrings effectively. From hamstring muscle anatomy to the best exercises for … Read more
“Don’t judge a person’s strength by looking at their arms. Look at their butt!” Your gluteal muscles, or simply glutes, are one of your largest and strongest muscle groups. The glutes have long been eye-catching symbols of youth, virility, and also – strength. Since the glutes sit at the center of your body, they are … Read more
“I would rather have a big burden and a strong back, than a weak back and a caddy to carry life’s luggage.” Elbert Hubbard A strong back will support everything else you do. From lifting whatever heavy loads that come your way, to standing firm like an oak. Visually, you might not be able to … Read more