Categories Programming Prilepin’s Chart For Powerlifting: How To Use It Effectively Jacob WymerPosted onMarch 22, 2022May 12, 2022 Prilepin’s Chart is a weightlifting-derived chart that provides recommendations for volumes across differing training intensities. It can be applied to powerlifting, but without understanding its … Continue ReadingPrilepin’s Chart For Powerlifting: How To Use It Effectively
Categories Exercise Guides 9 Best Lat Exercises With Dumbbells (With Pictures) Jacob WymerPosted onFebruary 24, 2022May 10, 2022 Traditional lat training revolves around pullups, machines, and pulldown variations. However, dumbbells offer a great range of exercises to train the lats as well, which … Continue Reading9 Best Lat Exercises With Dumbbells (With Pictures)
Categories Exercise Comparisons Kettlebell Swing vs Deadlift: Differences, Pros, Cons Jacob WymerPosted onFebruary 16, 2022February 17, 2022 Both kettlebell swings and deadlifts are great for training the posterior chain — the muscles along the backside of the body like the glutes, hamstrings, … Continue ReadingKettlebell Swing vs Deadlift: Differences, Pros, Cons
Categories Exercise Comparisons Dips vs Push Ups: Pros, Cons, Which Is Better? Jacob WymerPosted onFebruary 16, 2022May 11, 2022 Push ups and dips are two exercises that can help lifters grow their chest and triceps. I regularly include both movements in my own programming … Continue ReadingDips vs Push Ups: Pros, Cons, Which Is Better?
Categories Exercise Guides Diamond Push Up: How To, Benefits, Muscles Worked Jacob WymerPosted onFebruary 16, 2022May 2, 2022 Push ups are an exercise used widely from beginner to advanced lifters. However, the diamond push up may be an even better option for those … Continue ReadingDiamond Push Up: How To, Benefits, Muscles Worked
Categories Exercise Comparisons Close vs Wide Grip Lat Pulldown: Which Is Better? Jacob WymerPosted onFebruary 2, 2022May 11, 2022 Lat pulldowns are a staple in many of the programs I have written for my athletes and used myself. But when it comes to performing … Continue ReadingClose vs Wide Grip Lat Pulldown: Which Is Better?
Categories Deadlift Technique Do Deadlifts Work The Lats? (Yes, Here’s How) Jacob WymerPosted onJanuary 14, 2022May 12, 2022 Many lifters and athletes train the deadlift but often do not fully understand what muscles they are training. By knowing what muscles are working, you … Continue ReadingDo Deadlifts Work The Lats? (Yes, Here’s How)
Categories Exercise Alternatives 17 Best Leg Curl Alternatives (Dumbbell, At Home, Cable) Jacob WymerPosted onDecember 23, 2021January 7, 2022 The leg curl is a staple leg day exercise and one of the most common exercises for hamstring training. However, not everyone has access to … Continue Reading17 Best Leg Curl Alternatives (Dumbbell, At Home, Cable)
Categories Exercise Guides Hip Dominant vs Knee Dominant Exercises (Simple Guide) Jacob WymerPosted onDecember 2, 2021April 21, 2022 Understanding the differences between hip dominant and quad dominant exercises is important when it comes to structuring effective training programs. Without this, you can end … Continue ReadingHip Dominant vs Knee Dominant Exercises (Simple Guide)
Categories Exercise Alternatives 13 Best Lat Pulldown Alternatives (Dumbbell, At Home, Cable) Jacob WymerPosted onDecember 2, 2021May 11, 2022 The lat pulldown is one of my favourite machines to train my back. However, if you have had them in your program for a while … Continue Reading13 Best Lat Pulldown Alternatives (Dumbbell, At Home, Cable)
