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To me, Planet Fitness gyms are like Starbucks — it feels like they’re everywhere, especially if you live near a
When To Switch From Strength To Hypertrophy (8 Signs)
Traditionally strength training is for getting stronger and hypertrophy is for building muscle. However, it’s wise to spend time in
Do Push-Ups Help Bench Press? (Yes, Here’s How)
Whether you are a general gym-goer, bodybuilder, or athlete, loads of people want to have a big bench press. Coaches
Powerlifting vs Strongman: 12 Differences
Powerlifting and strongman are two major strength sports in North America and around the world. While switching from one sport
Bro Split vs Upper Lower: Pros, Cons, Which Is Best?
When considering how to break up your training, two popular “splits” are the Bro Split and the Upper Lower split.
Upper Lower vs Full Body: Differences, Pros, Cons
For lifters just getting started, two great ways to break up your workouts are with the full body split and
Do Front Squats Help Deadlifts? Yes, Here’s How
We choose different accessory exercises to aid us with fixing some of our weaknesses when it comes to the deadlift.
Do Leg Curls Help Deadlifts? Yes, Here’s How
Hamstrings are known to be important muscle groups in the deadlift and lifters often involve accessory exercises that target the
Is It Better To Do Push-Ups In Sets Or All At Once?
Daily push up goals are fun to work towards, and there are many ways to go about achieving them, such
Full Body vs Bro Split: Differences, Pros, Cons
Two very popular training splits, or ways to break up which muscles you exercise each workout, are a Full Body
8 Best Leg Exercises That Don’t Use Hamstrings
Setting up effective leg training without using the hamstrings can be difficult. Exercise selection, set up, stance and range of
What Else Should I Do On Chest Day? (4 Examples)
When it comes time to train your chest, you might have your favorite chest exercises like bench press that you
What Else Should I Do On Biceps Day? (4 Examples)
Some lifters have a whole day dedicated to just their biceps. If you don’t like training only biceps, what else
What Else Should I Do On Shoulder Day? (4 Examples)
Some lifters have a whole day dedicated to just their shoulders. If you prefer to have a little more going
What Else Should I Do On Deadlift Day? (5 Examples)
When you think of “deadlift day” in a workout split, that might leave you wondering what else you can do
Do Good Mornings Help Deadlifts? (Yes, Here’s How)
Increasing your deadlift is going to require relevant exercises in your training routine. Some exercises are better than others in
I Can’t Do A Sit-Up: 7 Reasons Why & How To Quickly Fix
Whether you are a general gym-goer, a strength athlete, or looking to pass a fitness test, the sit-up is a
Why Do I Feel Push Ups In My Shoulders? (4 Reasons)
A common concern when doing push-ups is that people feel them in their shoulders rather than their chest. When this
PHUL vs PPL: Pros, Cons, & Which Is Better?
Two of the most popular training splits used to increase strength and hypertrophy are PHUL and PPL. Over my 15
Anytime Fitness vs. Planet Fitness: Differences, Pros, Cons
Anytime Fitness and Planet Fitness are two of the largest chain gyms in the US, but there are a lot