When it comes to achieving a balanced and powerful physique, strong shoulders are crucial. The deltoid muscles are not only pivotal for upper body strength but also play a significant role in stabilizing your other muscle groups. In this blog post, we will dive deep into effective shoulder workouts, the importance of using …
Want to improve shoulder mobility? Try this simple exercise suggested by none other than fitness queen Malaika Arora and it can do more than help loosen tight muscles! If you are a permanent member of the shoulder and back problems club, you would know all about the muscle cramps that crop up every now and […]
Just like Varun Dhawan, if you are also dealing with tight and stiff shoulders and chest muscles, try these yoga stretches to get rid of it! Several Bollywood actors believe in the healing power of yoga. Shilpa Shetty, Malaika Arora, Rakul Preet, and Alia Bhatt are a few fitness enthusiasts who are fond of yoga […]
Main | Bigger Arms | Bigger Back | Bigger Chest | Bigger Legs | Bigger Shoulders | Muscular Abs Want a bigger upper body? Craving those V-taper aesthetics? Both goals demand building big shoulders. Your shoulders are already working all day long, helping you do everything from brushing your teeth to …
Muscle-Growth Mistakes | Chest Mistakes | Shoulder Mistakes | Biceps Mistakes Google “shoulder training mistakes,” and the search engine will spit out articles featuring advise like “Don’t use bad form,” “Move a full range of motion,” and “Never go too heavy.” Well…duh! You won’t find that kind of overgeneralized silliness here. This is advice by lifters, for lifters, learned the hard …
I have found that training chest and shoulders together is an effective technique for building overall upper-body muscle. The ultimate goal of this workout is to gain that quality, lean muscle that we all strive for—through lots of volume! Some exercises call for high reps, some are heavier sets with fewer reps, and there …
I love training traps and shoulders together. It’s the ultimate upper-body mass builder. A lot of guys struggle with growth in this area, and if that’s your problem—or even if it isn’t—I highly recommend this Balloon Method routine. It’s intense to the max, with nine different exercises and 2 sets of each for a …
Sculpting your physique and achieving great shape takes time. But a long process doesn’t need to be a complicated process. Today, we’re focusing on the basics for shoulders. The exercises here are easy to perform and don’t require a lot of weight in order to be effective. As long as you execute these movements …
Whether you aspire to be 170 pounds and look tight for the beach or to transform into a 270-pound behemoth, impressive shoulder development is a must. Wide, round deltoids communicate rugged power and virility, form the top frame of the V-taper shape we all want, and stand out no matter what you wear—or don’t …
The name Brian DeCosta isn’t a new one for many Gym2k.com followers. DeCosta’s swipe workouts on Instagram are earning him new fans every day, and the rest of the fitness world is quickly noticing. As he explained in the article “The Self-Made Bodybuilder,” DeCosta has overcome adversity to build a successful coaching business, all …
Manual therapists and athletes often blame shoulder pain and/or dysfunction on one central cause. Usual suspects include tight pecs or lats, or weak rhomboids. From there, they focus solely on addressing that single factor. Unfortunately, that problem may not be the problem at all, or it might be only one of several factors at work. One overlooked …
Regardless of your approach as a lifter, balanced shoulder development is important. That means both sides are equal in size, shape, proportion, and strength. When you’re lifting barbells or using machines for shoulders, it’s natural for your body to rely on its stronger side to do more work to achieve the required reps. The …
When you imagine a V-taper, you might think first about the waistline. After all, that’s the focal point of a perfect V, and the point where a massive upper body tucks into an impossibly small midsection. That must mean ab training is key to a V-taper, right? Nope. Hitting the core helps, but the …
Since 1965, only 14 men have earned the title of Mr. Olympia. Given their scarcity, surely these men must have some unique insights into what it takes to build an impressive physique. And more often than not, these greats developed a new exercise or technique that led to their stratospheric success. You too can …
With close to a million followers on Instagram, NLA for Her-sponsored athlete Lais DeLeon receives a lot of attention. She’s also become a regular on Gym2k.com, sharing her efficient-yet-effective gym-based and at-home workouts, as well as healthy recipes. Abs may be made in the kitchen, as the slogan says, but building the rest of your […]
Let's take a trip back in time. How far? Back before the gym was cluttered with dudes with camera crews, and stick figure lifters who strain harder for a selfie than they do during a set of squats.Back then, before the … [Read More...]