![Is the Overhead Press Overrated? [Controversial!]](https://i0.wp.com/humanemuscle.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/dreamstime_s_66930173.jpg?fit=533%2C800&ssl=1)
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…
![Can You Use Straps With Mixed Grip? [For Deadlifts]](https://i0.wp.com/humanemuscle.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/alora-griffiths-E_y9X4kNzxs-unsplash.jpg?fit=640%2C427&ssl=1)
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…
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…
![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…
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…
Can’t decide between an upper lower vs push pull legs split? Then read on… Which workout split is better for you: Upper Lower or Push Pull Legs? For beginners, the Upper Lower split often wins due to its straightforward structure, manageable recovery time, and focus on key muscle groups. However, if the Push Pull Legs…
I was training in my home gym the other day doing a new resistance band bent over row I discovered online. I began to wonder what some of the best compound resistance band exercises might be. To my surprise, I couldn’t find any one source on the subject, so I started typing away on Google,…
