I wasted a lot of time in the gym, but I don’t regret it. I learned through many years of trial and error. But looking back, I still wish I had known then, what I know now. The internet wasn’t a big thing, when I started training. Now, all the knowledge in the world is just…

Keep asking someone “why?” after they tell you their motivation for doing anything and the final bare-bone answer will always be “Because it makes me happy”. All we humans do is motivated by the potential of that thing giving us more happiness, whether it be short or long-term. Even the most selfless act makes us feel…

The Kettlebell is rarely the first thing you would think of when it comes to putting on muscle. What it is well known for though is its effect on building functional strength, strength endurance, conditioning and Power. You can, however, build serious muscle using just Kettlebells. Sometimes Kettlebell exercises even trump others for effectiveness. Still, you…

Isometrics are already an integral part of training, whether we know it or not. Some muscles are always contracting isometrically to support the body in motion, but too few trainees deliberately focus on isometric work and all the wonderful things it can do for them. For those unfamiliar with the term “Isometrics”, here is a…

Rest has become the enemy in today’s fitness world, which is obsessed with the “harder is always better” mantra. Rest periods have turned into some kind of black sheep – a last resort, that is only grudgingly tolerated. If you do dare to rest during a high-intensity workout, you may have some guy yell in your…

The back squat has been called the king of all lifts in the weight room, and it’s easy to see why. It hits your legs, hips, lower back, and upper back, making it one of the most well-rounded strength-building exercises you can do. In this article, we’ll look at the back squat techniques and troubleshooting…

The muscles most guys focus too much on at the gym, the so-called beach muscles, are not the ones that command respect and strike fear into any bar brawler’s heart. A big chest, biceps, wide lats and a wasp’s waist with chiselled abs, that you can make out through a guy’s shirt, are all pretty…