Pull-ups are one of the most effective, and underrated, back exercises -- and weighted chins are the domain of the truly rugged. If you aren't doing pull-ups, start. Try various grip widths. Get a good stretch at the bottom and arch your back on the way up. Don't worry about getting your chin over the bar -- close (2-3 inches) counts. Avoid swinging and excess momentum like the plague.
When bench pressing (with either a barbell or dumbbells), point your elbows toward the floor and position your wrists over your elbows to keep shoulder recruitment to a... Read More
In other words, adjust your schedule so you train your lagging muscle group first during your initial workout after a rest or break in your training cycle.
Either way, you won't reach 100% of your potential. If you over-train, you'll only achieve 70% of your potential. You're more likely to get sick or injured and you'll probably... Read More
Avoid using a thumb-less grip in most pressing movements. If you suffer from wrist pain when using a thumbs-around grip, try rotating your hands slightly clockwise or counter-... Read More
Forgo the loading phase when you supplement with creatine monohydrate. Recent studies indicate that a loading dose of 20-30 grams daily for five days followed by a maintenance... Read More
Having muscle is good, but having it in the right places is what it's all about. The human eye subconsciously flows from shoulders to waist to calves when assessing a physique... Read More
Train when you should, eat when you should and rest when you should, but don't confuse consistency with obsession. If you miss a workout, skip a meal or indulge in some junk... Read More
Try a shoulder-width grip when doing tricep pressdowns instead of a narrow grip. For many people, the increased stability translates into the ability to handle more weight,... Read More
Train your neck. Few muscles visually communicate strength the way a well-developed neck can. This muscle group is extremely responsive to exercise, so doing as few as three... Read More
If you skip breakfast and you're trying to lose weight, you'll do little more than slow your metabolism, making it even tougher to lose fat. Plus, you'll set yourself up for... Read More
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