Do Trap Bar Shrugs Work Better Than Barbell Shrugs?

May 12, 2023 0 Comments

Table of Contents Introduction In this article I will be answering the question “do trap bar shrugs work better than barbell shrugs?”. Both shrugging variations will work the traps heavily and grow them when you use heavy weight. Is the trap bar better? This article will explore this topic in greater detail and present some …

Are Front Raises A Waste Of Time?

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March 1, 2023 0 Comments

Table of Contents Introduction In this article I will be answering the question “are front raises a waste of time?”. Front raises are an exercise for the front delts, typically they are performed using dumbbells.  You can also use cables for front raises and you can choose to do them seated or standing. This article …

Does Landmine Press Help Bench Press?

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February 22, 2023 0 Comments

Table of Contents Introduction In this article I will be answering the question “does landmine press help bench press?”. Just for clarity, the landmine press that I am referring to in this article is the standard landmine press. This standard landmine press can be performed standing or kneeling and resembles a high incline bench press …

Why Are Handstands So Hard?

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December 1, 2022 0 Comments

Table of Contents Introduction In this article I will be answering the question “why are handstands so hard?”. Handstands are a good exercise that form the basis for various calisthenics moves. Not only are handstands cool and a good display of upper body strength, but there are advanced exercises such as handstand push ups which …

Are Machine Lateral Raises Effective?

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November 21, 2022 0 Comments

Table of Contents Introduction In this article I will be answering the question “are machine lateral raises effective?”. Lateral raises divide opinion in general – many bodybuilders believe they are an essential component to build 3D deltoids. Others believe that they are not an essential exercise for building big and powerful shoulders. This article will …

Is The Klokov Press Safe?

November 15, 2022 0 Comments

Table of Contents Introduction In this article I will be answering the question “is the klokov press safe?”. The Klokov press is a shoulder press variation performed by the Russian weightlifter Dmitry Klokov.  Klokov is brutally strong and jacked at the same time. He can perform multiple reps of Klokov presses with 125kg! The Klokov …

Why Is Arnold Press Harder?

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September 23, 2022 0 Comments

Table of Contents Introduction In this article I will be answering the question “why is arnold press harder?”. The arnold press is an exercise made famous by the great bodybuilder Arnold Schwarzenegger. As Arnold himself describes it is like a hybrid of a shoulder press and lateral raise. As such you can’t go as heavy …

Are Cable Upright Rows Safe?

cable rope upright rows
September 21, 2022 0 Comments

Table of Contents Introduction In this article I will be answering the question “are cable upright rows safe?”. Upright rows are a very controversial exercise in general and there is a lot of misinformation out there regarding this exercise. This article will look at the safety of cable upright rows and also compare with other …

Why Do I Feel Face Pulls In My Traps?

band face pulls
August 29, 2022 0 Comments

Table of Contents Introduction In this article I will be answering the question “why do I feel face pulls in my traps?”. This is very common and could be a good thing depending on your goals regarding trap development.  There are different ways to perform this exercise which I will talk about – they will …

Is It Hard To Overhead Press Your Bodyweight?

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August 11, 2022 0 Comments

Table of Contents Introduction In this article I will be answering the question “is it hard to overhead press your bodyweight?”. The overhead press is one of the original tests of manliness and upper body strength.  Before the bench press became popular, the overhead press was the lift of choice for revealing how powerful your …