All of these niche workout styles and programs are just fads, aren't they? If you REALLY want to build the body of your dreams, get stronger, or even just blow off some steam, classic bodybuilding workouts are the way to go, aren't they?
We'll let you be the judge, but if you've made it this far, we're pretty sure you're more interested in finding out the intricacies of how a Smith Machine functions and the roughly 489 variations of EZ-bar curls than you are about silly things like "Jerks from blocks".
We don't blame you; SOMEBODY has to curl those bars (bonus points if performed in the squat rack!)
If you’ve been hanging out around the gym (even if you mainly train at home!) long enough, you’ve probably seen some guys (usually bigger, more “experienced”-looking guys) slip on some odd-looking “straps” before certain lifts.
Today, we’re going to discuss these small, but extremely useful gym accessories and, most importantly, teach you how to use deadlift straps.
If you’re looking to target certain body parts with one of the (numerous) step-up variations, you’ll get the dual experience of feeling pretty worked before experiencing some pretty serious growth.
We’ll discuss how you can perform variations of step ups for glute development in order to better grow some of your favorite…posterior areas!
There is just something about imagining holding a medieval drinking device or giant Japanese wrestlers that just makes squatting more…appealing.
Our goblet squat vs sumo squat showdown will include a look at the benefits of each exercise as well as instructions on how to perform them. I’m not sure how we’re going to make a sumo wrestler and a metal cup do combat, but if you stick around, I promise we’ll try to come up with something!
A StairMaster may be more effective for building lower-body muscles, but it puts more strain on joints and burns fewer calories.
On the other hand, a treadmill can be slightly cheaper and better for weight loss but is less effective for building muscle strength and for toning.
Time for a battle royale to determine the champ!
Handle a barbell long enough you’re bound to start scuffing your hands up. Even if you’re a calisthenics bro, there’s a good chance your upper palm will quickly resemble the surface of Mars.
That’s cool, though. In many cases calluses are good for you!
(plus, chicks dig “tough” hands)
On the surface, the EZ Bar does kinda look a little odd and gimmicky. It’s not a Shake Weight, but it sure as heck doesn’t look like your run-of-the-mill barbell.
…but the EZ Bar is legit, alright.
You want to get 1980’s-era Arnold Schwarzenegger biceps, don’t hesitate to load up that curved beast.
For an exercise as popular as the bench press, you would think that there would be a multitude of speciality barbells dedicated to the exercise. Olympic weightlifting barbells are known for their incredible spin and “whip”.
Dedicated deadlift bars are generally longer and thinner than other Olympic-sized barbells.
…and “bench press bars”….well….
…on the surface, it looks like any old Olympic-sized barbell you’d lift with at the gym.
It’s long, heavy, metal, has some knurling and knurl rings.
A simple barbell…right?
Wrong! .
Peter Attia, MD uses Farmer’s Walks as a metric to assess his clients’ overall grip and strength.
Attia is one of the world’s foremost “longevity experts”.
You DO want to get better at Farmer’s Walks, don’t you?
I hear you want to build your… “glutes”, right?
…and the leg press is a pretty good exercise for building glutes…
I wouldn’t say you should immediately place an order for a leg press machine…but I’m not saying you shouldn’t either!
Because…people SURE do like their glutes!
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