Daniel Richter 
Your calf muscles are among the largest muscle groups in your body. Located on the back of your lower leg, they are the muscles that are always working when you are on your feet. For sprints and jumps, your calves are responsible for extending your foot and propelling you forward and upward. For aesthetics, your … Read more
Looking for a chest and tricep workout that will both make your upper body grow and increase your raw pressing strength? Look no further. In this article, I outline a workout routine that hits all your chest and triceps muscle fibers and sets you up for large gains in strength. Here’s what we’re going to … Read more
How many exercises should you do per muscle group for it to grow as fast as possible? That depends on the muscle. The difference? Their direction of muscle fibers, the different muscle heads, and their different functions. This guide contains recommendations for how many exercises you should do for each of your major muscle groups … Read more
In this post, I’ll outline an intermediate deadlift program designed to increase your deadlift strength and build thicker back muscles. I will also explain how and why your training should differ from the beginner’s. Are you still a beginner? Check out our beginner deadlift program. If you’ve left the beginner phase behind, read on. (Note that … Read more
Your lats, or latissimus dorsi, is the largest muscle in your upper body. It is one of your most powerful pulling muscles, and creates the coveted V-shape when it is well-developed. In this article, you will learn how to train your lats effectively. From lat muscle anatomy, to the best exercises for increasing your lat … Read more
So you want to get started with deadlift training? Excellent! The barbell deadlift is a fundamental strength training exercise that targets many of your major muscle groups, including your lower back, glutes, hamstrings, quadriceps, and core. It builds strength in a movement pattern that we use a lot in our everyday life, making it a … Read more
Your trapezius muscle, or traps, is a large muscle covering your upper back. Its main function is to support your arms and shoulders, and rotate and move your scapula. Your traps are involved in a variety of upper body movements and exercises, such as deadlifting, pulling, rowing and overhead pressing. In this article, you will … Read more
How do you get stronger in the squat as an advanced lifter? In this post, I’ll outline an advanced squat program and explain how and why your training should differ 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 lifter is. How … Read more
Your forearms and hands contain around fifty different muscles. Together, these muscles create the dexterity, strength, and endurance of your hands. In this article, you will learn about the muscles in your forearm that flexes your wrist and fingers. You will learn about their muscle anatomy, what some effective exercises are, and how you can … Read more
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