Should you train to failure? This is a complex topic, with many different things to look at. We can't give a black-or-white answer because there isn't one. What we can do is look at the bigger picture (both anecdotal and scientific evidence) and come up with the most accurate and unbiased answer. By the end of this article, you'll have a much better idea of what training to failure is and … [Read more...]

  "You need to squat" is something you'll often hear if you go to gyms regularly. At face value, it's undoubtedly helpful advice. Doing a squat strengthens your leg muscles and your core and upper-body muscles. Squatting is a general movement pattern and not just one specific exercise. Telling someone to squat is like telling them to eat because everyone should do it. It's … [Read more...]

Have you ever tried to lose weight and found that your progress eventually slowed to a crawl—or came to a grinding halt? Sometimes, when you're in the middle of a fat-loss program, you grow so fixated on the process that you don't step back and make sure that what you're doing makes sense. When it comes to dieting, misinformation often reigns. An effective weight management strategy combines … [Read more...]

The clean and press and the deadlift are two types of lifts often seen in Olympic weightlifting and powerlifting competitions. This article looks closely at two workout moves sure to make you sweat. Dumbbell Clean and Press The clean & press is a good choice for building muscle, strength, and explosiveness. You can do it with dumbbells. The dumbbell clean and press may be a better choice … [Read more...]

We decided to determine the ten best biceps exercises using several parameters, including the following: Ease of learning and performing Total muscle stimulation and intensity Popularity among diehard lifters and bodybuilders Availability of equipment in commercial gyms You don't have to consider this a definitive list. Besides, it's the journey that keeps your interest in fitness … [Read more...]

  If you are new to the gym, you may have seen people lifting weights using various exercises such as pressing, pulling, or swinging them around. The kettlebell can help you build muscle, burn fat, and develop cardiovascular fitness and work capacity. Don't worry if you don't have enough space for a complete home gym. If you want to improve your fitness, using a single kettlebell is a … [Read more...]

A strong lower body is essential to so many everyday functional movements. Your lower body strength allows you to live your life. Moves as simple as climbing steps or squatting to pick up something require strength and stabilization—you guessed it!—your legs. Plus, leg workouts naturally engage other muscles in the process. For example, consider a squat. You'll engage your glutes, quads, and … [Read more...]

It can be challenging to find time to exercise when life gets in the way. Maybe you need to stay late at work. Perhaps your gym commute is one bridge too far. There are always other training options available. A kettlebell complex is a great alternative. If you have one or two kettlebells and half an hour to spare, you can increase your muscle mass and conditioning by working out at home. In … [Read more...]

If you want to have an impressive set of legs, you have to look below the knee. Building bigger, stronger calf muscles can be challenging. However, the task is not impossible. When looking to build bigger calves, you must often attack them with higher training volumes, frequencies, and a variety of rep ranges to develop the muscles that optimally make up the lower leg.  Muscular calves are not … [Read more...]

There's one muscle group that every lifter wants to develop to the maximum, and that's the biceps. A bulging pair of biceps symbolizes the strength that grabs people's attention and enhances your physique. You shouldn't skip these workouts if you want to build bigger biceps. The Top 7 Best Bicep Exercises 1. Barbell Curl The barbell curl is a classic biceps-builder. This exercise strengthens … [Read more...]