Unless your name is Erik Fankhouser or Tom Platz, there’s a very, very good chance that in terms of muscle mass, your calves may be a part of your physique that you struggle to add size to. Some body parts are very responsive to training and will respond to all manner of exercises and workouts, yet there are others that
Anybody out there who is looking to build a barrel chest that even a pro bodybuilder in their prime would be envious of will know that bench presses are, without a doubt, some of the most vital exercises for chest development you could ever wish for. Building a thick and powerful chest is not easy, but if you incorporate bench
Anybody who is anybody in the online fitness world will likely be familiar with the bodybuilder and YouTuber known as Bradley Martyn. The world of fitness has changed and evolved massively over the last decade or so, and that is thanks, almost exclusively, to social media and the advancements in modern technology. Before the days of the internet, if we
If you want a set of biceps with peaks bigger than Everest that Arnold himself would envy, it’s important to vary your training and perform the right exercises. There are many different preacher curl alternatives out there that are perfect for building big biceps, yet the preacher curl is often the go-to exercise. Preacher curls are great for isolating the
Bodybuilding is, without a doubt, a sport that has progressed hugely in popularity over the last few decades. In years previous, bodybuilding was only a sport that was enjoyed by the most hardcore and loyal of fans. Furthermore, at the prestigious Mr. Olympia contest, which is the Super Bowl of the bodybuilding world, it was only the heavyweights that people
When talking about female athletes and feats of strength, one name nearly always comes up: Stefi Cohen. Stefie Cohen, as she is often called, is one of the most prominent strength athletes in the business today, and despite branching out into boxing, this multi-world record holder has some amazing lifts under her weight belt. But who is Stefanie Cohen, how
Years ago, if you wanted to see bodybuilders compete, you’d be treated to 280 – 300-pound mass monsters posing on stage, with muscles in places that most people don’t even have places. Now, don’t get us wrong, the men’s heavyweight divisions are still very popular, but at the Olympia these days, more and more people are choosing aesthetics oversize. The
If you’re looking to build yourself a six-pack set of abs, a strong core, and an athletic physique in general, it’s certainly worth seriously considering incorporating planks into your weekly training regime. Core training is very difficult, and anybody that tells you otherwise is either lying or just happens to have the best ab genetics in the world. When training
If you’re looking for a great way to get in shape and are ready to make a true effort, may I suggest interval training? Interval training has heaps of benefits. It is a proven method of getting in shape, and it is perhaps one of the most underrated forms of exercise. We want to change that. Everybody has their own
Are you sick and tired of going through the same workout routine, staring at the same four walls day in and day out, week after week, month after month, and year after year? If so, then it might be time to try something new and expand your exercise horizons. One of the main reasons why people tend to lose interest
Mike Mentzer wasn’t just another bodybuilder chasing trophies under the bright lights of the Olympia stage. He was a thinker, a contrarian, and a man
The Push Pull Legs (PPL) split is one of the most efficient and widely respected training routines in the fitness world. I like it, and I know
The Zottman Curl is a highly effective exercise that targets both the biceps and the forearms, making it a powerful addition to any arm-focused workout routine. Named after the 19th-century