When you’re a beginner, it only makes sense to ask the question, “What are the components of an effective weight training program?”. I know I wondered that myself, back in the day. Honestly, if I had understood the answer to that question from day 1, I could have saved myself a ton of hassle. The…
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Are you getting frustrated trying to figure out how to gain muscle as a vegan? Below, you’ll find an in-depth guide which will show you exactly (step-by-step) how to do vegan bulking the right way. We will cover the following: Ready to put on some humane muscle? Vegan Bulking Basics Before getting into the nitty…
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You’ve just finished your last set of lat pulldowns. Your lats are burning. Your biceps are pumped to the gills. Adrenaline, sweat, and frustration fill your consciousness as you ask yourself, “Why are lat pulldowns so hard?” The lat pulldown is a deceptively difficult lift. It is similar to the pull up, except with pull…
![Deadlift on Upper or Lower Day? [Which is BEST?]](https://i0.wp.com/humanemuscle.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/tile-image.jpg?fit=768%2C512&ssl=1)
Thankfully, you deadlift, so presumably you do want to lift heavy-ass weights (thanks for the inspiration Big Ron). Let’s get straight to the point. The deadlift works both your upper and lower body muscles. So, on an upper lower split, should you deadlift on upper or lower day? Designing an upper lower split and effectively…
Choosing to be vegan is an awesome step to take in your fitness journey. But, rarely, do people choose to be gluten free. Most people who are gluten free are either celiac, have an allergy, or have a gluten intolerance. Combining the vegan diet along with a gluten free restriction can be daunting, especially if…
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If I have to look at ONE more leather powerlifting belt, I swear I’m going to scream and run naked through the streets! To avoid that disturbing scene, I’ve done tons of research to find some quality non-leather options. If you’re like me, you’ve been searching for the best vegan powerlifting belt for quite a…
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I remember when I was just starting out, one of the most difficult questions to answer was what type of split I should do. I remember wondering if an upper lower split is any good for beginners. Now that I have a lot of experience with different types of training routines, I can answer that…
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I remember pausing before clicking the “publish” button on this one. With the amount of hate the overhead press receives, I knew this was going to be controversial. But, I had to do it. So, is the overhead press overrated? It’s time to dispel the myth, once and for all, that the overhead press is…
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As my deadlift has increased over the years, it’s led me to fine tuning all aspects of the lift, including how I grip the bar. You will have to choose what method to use for your grip, and one interesting question people have is whether you can use straps with mixed grip or not. It…
You want an easy way to improve grip strength for pullups, right? There are several ways to improve grip strength for pullups. First, experiment with a thumbless grip, closed grip, and hook grip. After that, try mixing up your grip width and orientation, perform towel pullups, do eccentric only pullups, perform dead hangs, do weighted…
