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Full Body vs PPL: Differences, Pros, Cons
Two very common workout splits are the Push, Pull, Lower (PPL) and the Full Body splits. While both of these
How To Increase Forearm Size (Complete Guide)
Forearms are the last muscle group many lifters start training, and as such are often an aesthetic weak point, or
Is A World Gym Membership Worth It? (Honest Review)
World Gym was founded in the 1970s in Venice Beach, CA by the same man who founded Gold’s Gym. It
Is A Blink Fitness Membership Worth It? (Honest Review)
Owned by Equinox, Blink Fitness is the luxury gym’s solution for budget-conscious individuals who still want a high-quality place to
Is A Workout Anytime Membership Worth It? (Honest Review)
Workout Anytime only has about 100 locations in the US, but it’s a growing chain that’s starting to expand to
Is A Onelife Fitness Membership Worth It? (Honest Review)
Even though Onelife Fitness is a relatively small gym chain, it’s made a name for itself in the mid-Atlantic and
9 Best Leg Exercises That Don’t Use Glutes
It is difficult to select exercises that are effective to train the legs while avoiding the glutes. Changes to exercise
Powerlifting Coach Certification: Complete Guide For 2022
There is a fast-growing number of powerlifting coaches. Some have certifications, some do not. If you want to set
Is A Crunch Fitness Membership Worth It? (Honest Review)
Crunch Fitness has over 300 locations in the US, Canada, and Australia. It’s known for providing a high-quality gym experience
Do Hip Thrust Help Deadlifts? (Yes, Here’s How)
Many people perform the hip thrust as a hip dominant or glute-focused exercise to help their deadlift. However, there are
Is It Better To Do Bicep Curls Fast or Slow?
When it comes to targeting smaller muscles such as the biceps, the tempo at which we do bicep curls, whether
10 Best Cardio For Powerlifters (Science-Backed)
Cardio is a controversial topic among powerlifters because it’s not an activity most are excited to do. However, cardio comes
Is A Fit4Less Membership Worth It? (Honest Review)
Fit4Less is a budget gym owned by GoodLife Fitness that has over 95 locations in Canada. I recently visited Fit4Less’s
Is A Youfit Membership Worth It? (Honest Review)
Founded in 2008, Youfit has become a popular chain gym in the southeastern US and is now starting to expand
Is it Better To Do Bicep Curls Standing or Sitting?
Bicep curls can be done from either the standing or seated position, but which variation you choose is going to
Will Grippers Build Forearms? (Yes, Here’s How)
Lifters often do not know how to effectively train their forearms, leading to grip issues and unbalanced physiques. Grippers are
How Long Do Newbie Gains Last? (Science-Backed)
Newbie gains is a term used to describe the phenomenon among beginners where they put on an appreciable amount of
Glute Ham Raise vs Nordic Curl: Differences, Pros, Cons
The glute ham raise and the nordic curl are great for maximizing hamstring muscle activation, and depending on experience level
Tabata Squats: How-To, Common Mistakes, & Workout Sample
Tabata squats have become a popular way to incorporate squats into a training program for those training for strength and
Bro Split vs PPL: Pros, Cons, & Which Is Better?
Two of the more common training splits (or ways to break up which muscles you lift with each workout) are