Table of Contents Citrulline is not as well known in sports nutrition as protein or creatine, but it definitely deserves attention. It is especially popular with strength athletes who take it before training with the goal of pumping up their muscles. However, they don’t do …
If you need another reason to make this the year you start lifting weights, experts say it could help your performance outside of the gym, too. From helping you lose weight to improving your mood, boosting your energy levels and, of course, making you stronger: there are many well-known …
Push up bar exercises can help you build your upper body strength and muscles faster. So, try the best push up bars and get fitter. If you are looking for a workout regime that can help you build your upper body strength and muscles, push-ups are surely the perfect choice. It helps target …
A battle rope exercise is a full-body workout that improves core strength and helps to burn calories. If you are new to this, check out some of the best battle rope exercises for beginners. If you have started going to a gym, you must have noticed fitness enthusiasts exercising with equipment such as …
Happy New Healthy-ish Year! Folks, if strength is your fitness focus this year, then listen to the expertise of fitness entrepreneur and mega influencer Zac Perna who discusses building strength without bulking up. WANT MORE FROM ZAC? To hear today’s full interview, where he shares his three-steps for a fitness transformation…search for …
Want to build muscle mass and improve bone health? Include these best barbells in your workout routine to build strength. A healthy life requires maintaining your physical as well as mental fitness. Apart from eating healthy and balanced meals, you also need to pay attention to fitness. Strength exercises and building endurance is …
Achieve your dream physique with these intense and effective barbell exercises. Here are some of the best barbell exercises for women. Muscle loss causes metabolism to stall, resulting in flabby skin, physical weakness and fat accumulation. But panic won’t help! Doing weight exercises thrice a week may help to prevent or even reverse …
In the vast world of strength training, periodization stands as a beacon for those looking to optimize their training and see consistent results. Among various periodization methods, Linear Periodization (LP) is perhaps the most straightforward and commonly used, especially for those starting out. Let’s unpack what Linear Periodization is, its benefits, and how …
Dips are one of the most effective and versatile upper body exercises that engage multiple muscle groups simultaneously. They’re a staple in calisthenic training, and you’ll find them included in a variety of workout regimes—from beginner level to advanced. Despite their seemingly straightforward execution, dips offer different variations and progressions that can challenge …
Grip Strength is a consistent biomarker of current wellbeing and a strong predictor of future health outcomes (1). Handgrip strength (HGS) has a substantial correlation with overall strength, upper and lower limb function, bone density, malnutrition, cognitive impairment, depression, sleep problems, diabetes, multimorbidity, chronic diseases, and overall quality of life (2)(3). Having …
Know Your Lifts Lifting is a numbers game. Different levels of weight, or any resistance, can result in a different hypertrophic effect on the body. A lifter can work on their skills for strength, hypertrophy, or endurance to become a better athlete. Each category of lifting yields different results based on the …
Kettlebell exercises can have major contributions to posterior chain health. They are unique because they create a style of movement that stresses mobility and coordination. With these practical benefits, knowing whether to apply them for strength training or endurance training is paramount for achieving peak exercise optimization. Understanding the Kettlebell Kettlebells operate in an …
People spend more time recovering from a workout than actually working out, enduring hours of soreness brought on by muscular inflammation. If not treated right, this workout side effect can make it harder to go for another session. Whether it’s fatigue, muscle cramps, or the classic delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS), combating inflammation should …
Whether you’re a novice lifter or a seasoned veteran in the gym, you have likely struggled with an exercise at one point or another due to your grip failing. It’s a humbling experience – picking up a barbell that’s quickly trying to escape your grasp, or hanging onto a dumbbell for dear life just …
One of the primary functions of the core is to protect the spine and prevent injury to it. Nobody wants to walk around with chronic back pain, so building a rock solid core should be a focus for everyone – from high level athletes to everyday gym-goers. In addition to protecting the spine, the …
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...]