You’d think weightlifting and strength training equipment wouldn’t get as complex as it sometimes seemingly does; all you need is a barbell and some weights, right? Yet gyms of all types (commercial gyms, private, and home gyms) are becoming increasingly filled with different types of specialty training equipment, with specialty barbells being one such example. The Swiss bar (often called …
Become The Most Focused Lifter In Your Gym (THESE Tactics Get Results)
The gym is where we become stronger, more physically capable and more robust versions of ourselves. Experiencing improvement in our capabilities is a beautiful thing, but it’s one that takes repeated volitional effort and focus. Distractions in the gym are everywhere and only serve to minimize our progress, making for lost time with nothing to show. When it comes to …
MASSIVELY increase your dead hang time with these tips
The dead hang is one of those exercises that can reveal a lot about your overall physicality. Not to mention, having an iron grip comes in handy for all sorts of life circumstances far beyond hanging onto a bar in the gym. As such, it’s worth building up a respectable dead hang for nearly every lifter. So if you want …
Locking Your Knees When Squatting: Good or Bad? (Detailed Breakdown)
Squats make the world go around, or so I like to believe. They seem to solve a lot of life’s problems too, or at least make us feel a lot better after banging out a heavy set or two. But there are a lot of nuances with the nature of the squat, one being whether it’s acceptable or beneficial to …
Does Working Out EVER Get Easier? The Game-changing Answer To Know
There’s something beautiful about individuals committing themselves to becoming a better version of themselves. It’s easier said than done, though, as it’s by no means an easy process. When it comes to working out, this particular challenge is the epitome of one that is not easy. Workouts can be exhausting, life is busy enough as it is, and workout results …
Lunges: When Your Knee Should & Shouldn’t Touch the Ground (Pro Tips)
There’s a reason why lunges are one of the most popular lower body exercises in the world of fitness and strength training: they work. Lunges can be performed in a variety of ways and are immensely effective for building muscular strength and endurance within your lower body. One common question I commonly see online is whether the knee should touch …
Should You Squat or Deadlift First? | Considerations & Expert Insight
It’s a question that plenty of lifters and active individuals ask at some point in their training career: is it better to deadlift or squat first when working out? To be clear, it’s a brilliant question for any athlete or individual to ask since it signifies that they’re looking to get the most out of their training. So, kudos to …
The Benefits of Uneven Barbell Loading (and TOUGH Exercises to Try!)
Sometimes it can be incredibly beneficial to think outside of the box. Want an example? Try performing some of your strength training exercises with a non-centered grip on a barbell or with a bit more weight on one side than the other. You’ll get a workout like you wouldn’t believe and, when performed correctly, make yourself stronger and less injury-prone. …
Straps vs Mixed Grip When Deadlifting (Pros & Cons of Each)
Who doesn’t want a heavier deadlift? More plates, more dates, as they say. Besides, let’s be honest here: lifting heavy weight feels good. Like, really good. You likely know this already, though. What you might not know, however, is whether wrist straps or the mixed grip is best for pulling heavier loads when deadlifting. There are some key factors to …
Becoming the Best Athlete Possible: 50 Proven Tips & Strategies
Life is much better when striving to become the best version of yourself possible. The pursuit of improving any aspect of yourself or your abilities yields dividends far beyond the sole feature or ability you’re trying to strengthen. And one of the most beautiful and rewarding pursuits to go after is becoming the best athlete possible, even if you’re NOT …