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Leather vs Cotton vs Nylon Lifting Straps: Which Are Better?
As a personal trainer, part of my job is to help my clients pick the best training equipment, so I’m often asked which material would be best for lifting straps: leather, nylon, or cotton. Cotton l...
Wearing Knee Sleeves For Squats: Tips + How Much Do They Help?
As a powerlifting coach, I’m often asked if it’s worth wearing knee sleeves for squats, how they help, and how much additional weight one can expect to lift when wearing them. Here’s my response: ...
7 Types of Lifting Belts (Explaining The Pros, Cons, & Which Is Best)
Weightlifting belts come in different styles, thicknesses, and materials, and based on what kinds of activities and exercises you do in the gym, one type may be better than others. If you purchas...
Alternative Exercises to the Leg Press: What to Try
The leg press is an excellent exercise for the quads and glutes, but what if you don’t have access to the machine? In this case, stick around because we are discussing seven alternatives that are j...
How to Squat Without Lower Back Pain: Pro Tips for a Pain-Free Workout
Lower back pain is common when squatting; however, it’s not normal. If you are experiencing lower back pain while squatting, you need to address the root cause. I’ll explain everything you need to ...
Targeting the Lateral Head of the Tricep: Techniques
Developing the lateral tricep head contributes to the muscle’s ‘horseshoe’ appearance, making it look thicker and wider. I’ll teach you which movements target the lateral head, what mistakes to av...
Leg Press vs Squat: Which is Better for Strength?
If you want to build stronger legs, you’re probably wondering which lower-body exercise, the leg press or the squat, will reap the biggest rewards. In this article, I’ll compare leg presses and sq...
Best Chest Exercises for Hypertrophy: Top Picks + Sample Workout
Some movements are better for chest growth than others. Let’s review the best compound and isolation lifts for chest hypertrophy, how to do them, and how to program them into your training for opti...
Rack Pull vs Deadlift: Comparing the Lifts
Rack pulls and deadlifts target similar muscle groups but differ in execution, range of motion, and specific benefits. Understanding these differences can help you choose the proper exercise for yo...
Chest and Shoulder Workout: A Complete Training Plan
If you want to train your chest and shoulders together, you must be strategic in your exercise selection and approach to ensure they get equal opportunity to grow. I’ll explain everything you need ...
Chest and Bicep Workout: The Ultimate Muscle Pairing
Pairing your chest and bicep training is what you need to maximize upper body growth by limiting fatigue.I’ll walk you through the best chest and bicep exercises and teach you how to build the ulti...
No Equipment, No Problem: Chest Exercises to Do Anywhere
If you want to train your chest but don’t have access to equipment, you need the right exercises and strategies for adjusting volume and intensity to maximize your efforts. In this article, I’ll wa...
8 Best Dumbbell Triceps Exercises for Mass
8 Best Triceps Exercises for Mass Developing the triceps is crucial for enhancing overall arm size and strength, as these muscles make up about two-thirds of the upper arm mass. Targeted triceps tr...
Ultimate Chest Workout with Dumbbells: Your Growth Guide
Are you struggling to build a bigger chest with dumbbells? While this is a common issue for many lifters with limited equipment access, there is an easy solution. I will outline the ten exercises...
Cable Chest Workout: Maximizing Your Muscle Growth
Choosing the right cable movements to target the chest is crucial for maximizing muscle growth. If you’re training from home, resistance bands can be a great alternative to cables. As a strength co...
Push Exercises: The Essential Moves You Need to Know
Push exercises are fundamental for upper body strength and muscle growth. So, let’s learn what these exercises are, which are best, and how to program them into your training. Key Takeaways Push e...
How to Build Your Upper Chest: Effective Strategies
Building an impressive upper chest is not complicated, but it does require a well-designed training plan that includes effective exercises done frequently enough at an appropriate intensity. Let’s ...