If you’re on the hunt for barbell row alternatives, you already know that variety is key to building a thick, powerful back. While the barbell row is a staple, it’s not the only way to target your lats and upper back. Whether you’re dealing with limited equipment, looking to avoid overuse injuries, or just want…
The last time I performed the overhead press with a barbell, I actually tweaked my lower back a bit. Given that I usually don’t wear a belt while overhead pressing, this prompted me to wonder, “do you need a belt for the overhead press?”. Low and behold, it was actually quite difficult to find a…
![Should You Ever Be Hungry While Bulking? [Answer]](https://i0.wp.com/humanemuscle.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/john-fornander-vEa_bKOoTZk-unsplash-1.jpg?fit=640%2C960&ssl=1)
Should you ever be hungry while bulking? This is a question that seems to come up a lot. So many people seem to be hungry, even while in a caloric surplus and putting on weight during a bulk. So, I looked into this issue and found an answer that may surprise you… Yes. Even while…
![Best Compound Exercises for Rear Delts [GIFS]](https://i0.wp.com/humanemuscle.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/dreamstime_s_37192293.jpg?fit=768%2C513&ssl=1)
I’m one of those gym nerds who loves training odd muscle groups like rear delts, so when I found myself wondering what the best compound exercises for rear delts were the other day, I knew I had to find all the best ones. As usual, I was surprised at how many I found that I…
![Do Supersets Count as One Set? [Or Two?]](https://i0.wp.com/humanemuscle.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/anastase-maragos-VVDNgdGoD0g-unsplash.jpg?fit=640%2C427&ssl=1)
You want to know how to count your sets properly, right? Specifically, do supersets count as one set? Or should we count one superset as two sets? One superset is two total sets. But, when counting supersets, people generally refer to a superset as a single set. Understand that the total volume performed in a…
What exactly are deadlift slippers? Many lifters prefer to wear shoes with thin soles (such as Chuck Taylor’s or wrestling shoes) or even take their shoes off while deadlifting. The reason for this is to minimize the distance between your feet and the ground so as to use that leverage to pull more efficiently. There’s…
As I ate my tofu scramble and hash browns this morning, I began to wonder, “What is the best vegan bulking breakfast?”. See, my bulking breakfast has stayed exactly the same for the last few months — because I love it. But, I wanted to find some other options. So, I looked around and came…
I was sitting here earlier, deciding whether I’m going to go back to the gym right now, since I haven’t been to the gym in months. Don’t get me wrong. I’ve been lifting in my small home gym. But, living in an apartment (and with a crazy downstairs neighbor), I can’t exactly max out on…
Being a vegan hardgainer in today’s world can be especially frustrating. Not only is the world telling you that you can’t build muscle on a vegan diet, but you’re also struggling to eat enough food to actually gain weight. I’ve been a hardgainer my entire life, so I get it. The good news is I’ve…
![Best Triceps Bar for Home Gym [2023 Upd.]](https://i0.wp.com/humanemuscle.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/tricep-bar.png?fit=768%2C432&ssl=1)
Searching for the best triceps bar in 2023? I was reviewing some of my posts, when I realized I had written pretty extensively about the pros and cons of triceps bars, but never actually took the time to find the best ones. Well, this article is an attempt to rectify that. After hours of research…
