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How To Activate Your Lats More During Pull-Ups (5 Tips)
Alongside bent-over rows, pull-ups are one of the most effective exercises for strengthening your lats. Despite being a staple compound
10 Best Hyperextension Alternatives (With Pictures)
The hyperextension is one of the most common exercises to target the back extensors, glutes and upper hamstrings. It is
Deadlifting With Hex Plates: How To Do It Properly
Found mostly in commercial gyms, hex plates have been the bane of existence for many lifters since they came into
RPE vs RIR: What Are The Differences? How To Use Them?
You’ll hear the terms RPE and RIR get tossed around interchangeably by powerlifting coaches and athletes, leaving beginners confused on
Single-Arm Dumbbell Bench Press: How To, Pros, Cons
My right side has always been much stronger than my left, so I have to work hard to address the
IT Band Pain While Squatting (Why It Happens & How To Fix)
Few things are more annoying to a lifter than being unable to perform squats due to pain. Knee pain, in
Which Squat Is Best For Lower Back Pain? (5 Examples)
Low back pain affects many people worldwide but can especially become a cause for concern if you are someone who
Bulgarian Split Squat vs Lunge: Differences, Pros, Cons
The Bulgarian split squat and the lunge are two fantastic lower body exercises that work the quads, glutes, hips, and
Is It Better To Do Push-ups With Handles? (12 Things To Know)
Push-ups are a bodyweight exercise that build strength and muscle in the upper body, but they can cause wrist pain
9 Best Speakers for Garage Gym (Tried and Tested)
One of my favorite things about working out at home is that I have complete control over the volume and
Is It Better To Do Pull-Ups Fast Or Slow?
Even though they can be tough to master, pull-ups are an excellent exercise for building strength and muscle size in
Can You Train Biceps And Chest On The Same Day? (3 Benefits)
While you could train your whole upper body in a single workout, it makes more sense to focus on specific
6 Best Heaters for Garage Gyms (Tried and Tested)
In the winter, I find it harder to get motivated to work out in my garage. But by having multiple
Hip Dominant vs Knee Dominant Exercises (Simple Guide)
Understanding the differences between hip dominant and quad dominant exercises is important when it comes to structuring effective training programs.
13 Best Lat Pulldown Alternatives (Dumbbell, At Home, Cable)
The lat pulldown is one of my favourite machines to train my back. However, if you have had them in
How To Put On A Weightlifting Belt? (Step-By-Step)
Not all weightlifting belts are created the same way and so you may be wondering what is the right way
Is It Better to Do Shoulder Presses Standing or Sitting?
Doing both standing and seated shoulder presses is an excellent way to develop strength and hypertrophy in multiple muscle groups
Is It Better to Do Squats Fast or Slow? (Follow These Tips)
Whether you’re trying to improve your athleticism by becoming more powerful or you’re interested in training for strength or hypertrophy,
15 Best Landmine Press Alternatives (With Pictures)
Landmine presses are great overhead pressing variations that target the shoulders and triceps in a single-arm fashion. However, this exercise
GoodLife Fitness vs Anytime Fitness: Differences, Pros, Cons
GoodLife Fitness was founded in 1979 and has since become the largest gym franchise in Canada, offering safe and welcoming