Interest in bodybuilding has skyrocketed since the pandemic began. Searches for "bodybuilding" or "weightlifting" apps have grown by over 190% year over year, according to Google Trends data. Among ...
Bench press is a classic exercise that is great for building the chest, triceps, and shoulders. As a personal trainer, I include it in nearly every client’s program, as well as my own. While I ...
If one of your fellow gymgoers invites you to work in with him on a few sets of decline presses, politely decline and head toward another bench—any other bench! Puns aside, this bench press variation ...
Bench pressing heavy loads, particularly testing a one-rep max, places significant stress on the shoulders. Adjust volume, ...
View post: Trainer Swears by This 'Funky' Gym Machine to Overcome Chronic Low Back Pain Most people default to traditional barbell bench presses for chest workouts. Eric Janicki recommends Smith ...
Gym injuries or accidents, especially when weights are involved, are not unheard of. A viral clip shows how a bench press, which is done either using a barbell or dumbbells, can cause injuries. A ...
No, you won't actually be able to snap heavy iron. But this classic training cue can lead to more gains. Here's how to do it.
Split training refers to dividing weekly workout sessions or the volume of exercises into separate days to focus on individual elements. Some examples include full-body or push/pull/leg splits.