Category: Training

Table of Contents Introduction In this article I will be answering the question “are long term injuries in lifting inevitable?”. This is an important subject to unpack as it is very interesting. Is every lifter ultimately doomed to the same fate in the end? Will they all experience inevitable long term injuries?  Previously on this …

Table of Contents Introduction In this article I will be answering the question “do bodybuilders get lots of calluses?”. Many people will automatically assume that as bodybuilders lift weights, they will get calluses. However, not all bodybuilders will get lots of calluses. This will depend on various factors which I will discuss. I will also …

Table of Contents Introduction In this article I will be answering the question “should you get psyched up before a heavy lift?”. Everyone has their own rituals that they go through before a heavy lift. Some prefer to keep calm and take a measured approach. Others really get fired up and use their anger as …

Table of Contents Introduction In this article I will be answering the question “how can you balance working night shifts and lifting weights?”. This isn’t easy for many people as your body’s natural circadian rhythm is interfered with.  It takes some time to get acclimated to a night shift, but it is possible to balance …

Table of Contents Introduction In this article I will be answering the question “how easy is it to max out a machine in the gym?”. Machines are an integral part of gyms nowadays and form the basis of a well rounded workout program. You can isolate the muscles better with certain machine exercises. This is …

Table of Contents Introduction In this article I will be answering the question “should you bring your own collars to the gym”. This is an interesting topic and one that I’m sure many gym goers consider. The majority of people who train in a commercial gym use the collars that the gym provides. In a …

Table of Contents Introduction In this article I will be answering the question “is a 24 inch box jump good?”. Box jumps are an exercise that is easily accessible to pretty much everyone. The vast majority of commerical gyms have boxes of different heights and you can stack boxes on top of each other for …