Are you struggling to improve your bench press? The barbell bench press is one of the most popular exercises in the world (and the most popular exercise in our workout log) and is well-known for its ability to bulk up and build your upper body strength and muscle mass. Getting stronger in the bench press … 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
The incline bench press and the flat bench press are both great exercises for building your chest and shoulder muscles. While they train the same major muscle groups, there are still some differences. In this article, I break down five of the biggest differences between the incline bench press compared to the classic flat bench … Read more
Madcow 5×5 is a workout routine for intermediate lifters looking to gain strength and muscle quickly. The program has three full-body barbell workouts per week, where the weights increase on a weekly basis. In this article, you’ll find an outline and description of the Madcow 5×5 program. This program is 100% free in our workout … Read more
Powerlifting is all about getting stronger in the big three lifts: the squat, bench press, and deadlift. While these exercises are great for increasing your strength and muscle mass, they are not the only exercises employed by powerlifters looking to boost their total. In this article, we’ll go over 20 of the best and most … Read more
How do you get stronger in the bench press as a beginner? In this post, I’ll outline a simple yet effective beginner bench press program that will give you the quickest gains and the best start to your bench press career. Not a beginner anymore? Check out our other bench press programs. Bench Press Training … Read more
German Volume Training is an old-school training program popularized by strength coach Charles Poliquin. The weightlifters he trained reportedly used this program in the off-season to bulk up and add a lot of muscle mass fast. While the primary aim of this program is to build muscle, you can expect to gain strength as well. … Read more
StrengthLog’s 5 Day Workout Split is a six-week training program to build muscle and gain strength simultaneously! It is available right now as a premium program in the StrengthLog workout tracker. To download StrengthLog for free, use one of these nifty buttons: In this article, you’ll find a comprehensive overview of the program, what it’s … Read more
How do you get stronger as an advanced powerlifter? In this post, I’ll outline an advanced powerlifting program and explain how and why your training should differ from beginner and intermediate powerlifters. Before we get into the details of the training program, let’s recap our definitions of what an advanced lifter is. How To Know if You … Read more