Underhand vs overhand rows: what are the differences between them? Which is more effective for muscle growth? Both underhand and overhand rows target the lats, traps, rhomboids, erector spinae, and biceps. Underhand rows target the lower lats near the center of the back as well as the biceps more directly than overhand rows. Overhand rows…
Looking for hammer curl alternatives to spice up your biceps workout? Here are the 9 best hammer curl alternatives you can try today: Pinwheel Curl (“Cross Body Hammer Curl”) Preacher Curl Dumbbell Hammer Preacher Curl Reverse Grip EZ-Bar Curl Reverse Cable Curl Cable Hammer Curl Zottman Curl Band Hammer Curl Kettlebell Curl All of these…
Boulders. Death Stars. Planets. Cannons. Whatever you want to call them, no one can deny the sight of a bulging, round set of shoulders. And the 10 men with the best shoulders in bodybuilding history are: Markus Ruhl Kevin Levrone Roelly Winklaar Ronnie Coleman Phil Heath Dennis Wolf Big Ramy Flex Wheeler Victor Martinez Steve…
Is sumo deadlift easier than the conventional deadlift? Unfortunately, sumo deadlifts get so much hate on the internet. Ever heard the ridiculous statement, “sumo deadlifts are cheating”? We’re going to go over 5 key facts about why the sumo deadlift is easier for some lifters and who is best suited to do them. Is Sumo…
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You want a high quality squat rack for your small home gym, right? After doing a ton of research, I found the 6 best squat racks for small spaces in 2024. I chose only the most compact and high quality squat racks I could find. Each rack is broken down by category and need. IN…
Do you want a simple routine which actually builds muscle? Broadly, there are four types of routines one can do for hypertrophy (muscle growth): Total body training Upper lower splits Push pull leg splits Bro splits (body part splits) So, what makes an upper lower split for hypertrophy so effective? There are six unique benefits…
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Are you completely stumped on what to buy for the bodybuilder in your life? If you aren’t into bodybuilding yourself, you might have no idea where to start. And you don’t want to buy something only to feel a flood of embarrassment on your face when they open it. So, to make your life easier,…
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Is the Finer Form Foldable Flat Bench worth buying? Short answer: Yes! I’ve been ECSTATIC ever since acquiring this bench a few weeks ago. And after putting it through several grueling workouts, I’ve become intimately familiar with both its strengths and weaknesses. Which means I can tell you whether this bench is right for your…
Here are the five key differences between a deadlift bar vs stiff bar. Deadlift bars: I’ll give it to you straight: There are certain people who will benefit from utilization of a deadlift bar. But, it’s not for everyone. And you can still get by just fine with a normal bar. Let’s get into the…
I used to drink shots of olive oil in order to gain weight. No joke. Back when I was a skinny hardgainer, I was desperate to put on muscle. And completely clueless. So, I tried everything. I did every routine, every type of diet, counted my macros, trained six days a week. I even took…
