If you want to take your first steps to a stronger and healthier you, this beginner strength training program has everything you need. In this program, you’ll find: Click here to jump directly to the training program! You can track our beginner strength training program for free in our workout log app: 0% ads and 100% … Read more
Key Points: What are the main differences between the close-grip bench press and the regular (or wide grip) bench press? And which grip width should you use in your bench press training? In general, there is a small strength difference between these two lifts, and they also work your muscles slightly differently. How to Perform … Read more
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
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
Key Points: Deep squats (120–140° knee flexion) lead to greater muscle growth in the quads, glutes, and adductors than shallow or half squats (60–90°). You improve your strength the most at the depth you train at. Deep squats, however, have greater carryover to shallow squats than vice versa. The required squat depth in powerlifting is … Read more
If you want to build big and powerful thighs, you need to train your hamstrings. Your hamstrings are the muscles on the back of your legs, that, when well-developed, create a curved “sweep” along your back thigh. For athletic purposes, strong hamstrings play a key role in sprinting, walking, and lifting. In this article, we’ll … Read more
Your legs house some of the largest and most powerful muscle groups in your body. Your leg muscles are involved in almost every athletic feat and are constantly used in activities like walking, running, and lifting. In this article, we’ll review ten of the best leg exercises you can do, whether you’re looking to maximize leg muscle … Read more
Your back contains some of the largest muscles in your upper body, and it is vital both for powering your everyday movements and making a big physical impression. A strong back will support almost everything you do: from lifting to carrying heavy weights and decreasing your risk of injury. Aesthetically, a broad V-shaped back is … Read more
Your gluteus, or glutes, is one of the largest and strongest muscle groups in your body. Regarded as the powerhouse of your body, this trio of muscles not only contributes to a well-rounded, aesthetic physique but also fuels our everyday movements and the explosive power required in various sports. In this article, we will delve … Read more
If you want to build strong, muscular shoulders, incorporating the right shoulder exercises into your workout routine is essential. Not only do well-developed shoulders improve your physique, but they also play a crucial role in upper body strength and overall athletic performance. But with so many shoulder exercises out there, it can be overwhelming to … Read more