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Ultimate Chest Workout with Dumbbells: Your Growth Guide
Are you struggling to build a bigger chest with dumbbells? While this is a common issue for many lifters with limited equipment access, there is an easy solution. I will outline the ten exercises...
Wearing Knee Sleeves For Squats: Tips + How Much Do They Help?
As a powerlifting coach, I’m often asked if it’s worth wearing knee sleeves for squats, how they help, and how much additional weight one can expect to lift when wearing them. Here’s my response: ...
7 Types of Lifting Belts (Explaining The Pros, Cons, & Which Is Best)
Weightlifting belts come in different styles, thicknesses, and materials, and based on what kinds of activities and exercises you do in the gym, one type may be better than others. If you purchas...
7 Types of Lifting Belts (Explaining The Pros, Cons, & Which Is Best)
Weightlifting belts come in different styles, thicknesses, and materials, and based on what kinds of activities and exercises you do in the gym, one type may be better than others. If you purchas...
Deadlift to Build Muscle, Strength, and Power
The deadlift is one of the most essential movements which builds muscle and strength throughout your body. If you haven’t attempted this exercise yet or if you’re a little rusty, this post is a gre...
Best Quad Exercises for Bigger Legs
Nothing screams strength and power more than a pair of well-defined quadriceps (quads). Whether you’re lifting recreationally, for mobility, strength, or play a sport, you know the importance of ha...
Top Bicep Workouts For Muscle Growth
There’s probably zero chance that you don’t want bigger biceps. Having defined arms is satisfying especially when you can finally fill out a nice shirt. Not to mention, biceps are one of the first ...
What You Must Know When Buying a Weightlifting Singlet
Have you been thinking about competing in a Powerlifting or Olympic event? You’re on the right track! Training is a huge aspect, but another component is investing in an approved singlet (and gear ...
One of the most important accessories when it comes to working out is often overlooked. Whether you’re just starting or have been going to the gym for years, a good-quality gym bag is an incredible...
Should I get a Squat Rack or a Power Rack?
A squat rack (whether a stand or cage) is often the staple of any gym, fitness, center, or garage gym. You’ve used one -- and if you haven’t then you came to the right place. The versatility of th...
Weightlifting 101: Proper Use of a Lifting Belt
The weightlifting belt is misunderstood. Most people think that using a weightlifting belt automatically protects your back, but there are other factors in play. Some think a lifting belt is danger...
Increasing Your Bench Press: The Ultimate Guide
Are you doing everything you need to build a bigger bench press, but aren’t going up in weight? It’s frustrating as hell and there’s a good chance you have hit a plateau. Even if you’ve increased t...
Top Squat Variations and Their Importance
Have you ever noticed that some people absolutely refuse to work on their lower body? A classic sign of this is when you see someone wearing a stringer or tank that shows off their upper body gains...
Top Benefits of Fitness Sandbag Training
When’s the last time you used a sandbag for your training regimen? In an earlier post, we talked about the benefits of using a strongman sandbag for strength and endurance, but what about a fitness...
Here’s Why You Need Knee Wraps
Are you looking for a way to squat heavy but aren’t sure if knee wraps are worth the investment? The good news is yes, they’re definitely worth a try. Knee wraps allow you to lift more weight and i...
Importance of Stretching - When, Why, and How?
Did you know that there are several common myths about stretching? For example, did you know that stretching before a workout is not always recommended? That may sound a little strange, but researc...
Common Questions When Choosing Wrist Wraps
Are you overwhelmed with the amount of wrist support options out there? Between powerlifting, bodybuilding, CrossFit, gymnastics, and weightlifting there seems to be an endless amount of lifting ac...