Assistance Exercises to Boost your Squat
Getting your squat numbers up does not involve just squatting and squatting. Some of the heaviest squatters in the world can do squats day in and day out, every time they train legs - that does not mean you should. Different things work for different people, and you...
Mistakes to Avoid During Heavy Lifts
Heavy lifting is what you should be doing if you want to get big and strong muscles - muscles that not only look good, but allow you to perform at peak levels in anything you do. However, you can't lift heavy if you're injured. You won't be making any progress if...
Be an Animal in the Gym
When you're in the gym, you should only have one thing in mind: completing your reps and sets, pushing yourself as hard as you can, and making the gains you deserve. However, having a hardcore workout that gives you the results you want begins way before you step...
Shoulder Boulders
Having big and wide shoulders gives you an aesthetically-pleasing V-taper, making you look more attractive, healthier, and more balanced. It makes shirts fit you better, and gives your lover more shoulder to lean on. On the more functional side, having big and...
How to Get Insanely Strong
There is only one way to get freak strength - lifting heavy weights. There are no two ways about it. If you're not lifting heavy weights, you're not gaining strength as quickly as you should be, and you're not getting your body used to handling big loads. Too many...
Dead Lifts – Harder, Better, Faster and Stronger
The king of all exercises is the dead lift. It allows you to lift a crazy amount of weight, even for beginners. Just look at any strongman, martial artist, or hardcore lifter’s workout routine – the dead lift is almost always there. The reason is that it works the...
How to Get a Big and Strong Back
The back muscles usually take last priority for most lifters because they can't see changes in it right away. They prefer seeing improvements they can look at in the mirror. After all, having a well-developed chest is the universal sign that a person lifts weights....
Lift Heavy Does NOT Mean Use Bad Form
There is a misconception that lifting heavy is worlds apart from lifting with proper form. Heavy has the connotation of using bad form to complete the lift, while proper form connotes using light weights with a slow tempo to fully control the movement. While true to...
The History of Kettlebells
During the 1700s, kettlebells were actually utilized as counterweights for farm equipment used by the Russians. Farmers utilized them until they turned out to be a fitness tool. The popularity of the kettlebell spread like wildfire all throughout Russia. Kettlebells...
5 Effective Cardio Tips!
Planning to make a change in your life and start getting more fit and healthy. Remember to start slow. Cardio is a great start so you can get your heart rate reved up and get in better shape to start pushing your body harder as days to come. Here are 5 effective...