The push pull legs (or PPL for short) split is one of the most popular workout programs for building muscle and strength gains. Many athletes and bodybuilders, including advanced lifters, swear by the PPL routine as the best way to train for muscle mass. Not only is it effective for muscle growth, but you can … Read more
One of the easiest ways to get better results in the gym? Keep a workout log. We developed our workout log app to improve your gains in strength and size and, at the same time, make your training more enjoyable. Not sold yet? Here are my top three reasons for why you should keep a … Read more
Hip abductor exercises target those often-neglected side glutes and hip muscles for well-rounded lower body strength and a visually appealing rear end. They are also like a free health insurance policy, helping keep common issues like knee pain, hip pain, lower back discomfort, and other pesky injuries at bay. Strong hip abductors also amp up … Read more
Lifting weights is the best way to get strong and build an impressive physique. However, those are not the only benefits of strength training. Whether you’re a general fitness enthusiast, bodybuilder, or new to exercise, the advantages of strength training extend to everyone, old and young. In this article, we’ll explore the many remarkable benefits … Read more
“If you are your own coach, you have an idiot both for a coach and athlete.” Coaching yourself can be fun and liberating, but it comes with its own set of challenges. Two of the greatest ones are: Mistakes such as the above are common in the self-coached lifter, and they put you at risk … Read more
It’s time for my favorite workout, your favorite workout… everyone’s favorite workout! It’s time for a chest day workout! That might have been a slight over-exaggeration, but chest training is hugely popular, rivaled only by delts (in men) and glutes (in women). Regardless of sex, the barbell bench press is the most popular exercise of all. This is the ultimate chest day workout … Read more
“Out of sight, out of mind” won’t cut it if you want a balanced physique with functional strength. Few muscle groups are more crucial for overall strength, performance, and aesthetics than your back. In this article, you’ll learn ten of the best upper back exercises you can do, in and out of the gym, to … Read more
Your lower back takes center stage in almost everything you do. Think of it as the command center for power and movement. From running to jumping, lifting to twisting, a strong lower back helps you perform these actions safely and with as much power as possible. This article reviews ten of the best lower back … Read more
Key Points: How deep should you squat? The barbell squat is the most classic leg exercise of all. It is excellent for building both leg muscle and strength, but depending on how you perform the squat, you might get different results. One of the most important considerations in your squatting technique is your squat depth. … Read more
As soon as you’re setting down the weights after your first set in the gym, your muscles starts sending signals for growth. And an hour or two later, when you are done with your workout, the process of building new muscle protein is already in full swing. But how fast can you really build muscle? … Read more