The human body is an organic adaptation machine. It is built for survival and every trait we have today came from natural selection. Those that were strong and could survive, run, kill and go the longest on the hunt without food, supplied us the genetics that we have today. This is universal no matter what…
There are multiple workout variables when it comes to improving power, strength, and muscle size. Possibly the biggest variable when aiming to accomplish one of them or all of the goals is continual, progressive overload. This is the art of applying a calculated progressive stimulus on the body while simultaneously avoiding burnout. An often neglected…
Even though most trainees fall for the skip leg day meme, your quads are a muscle group that will not only make you look strong, but are used in most movements along with the posterior chain. If you can’t motivate yourself to get bigger legs and not look like you have a pair of toothpicks…
If there’s one bodypart that’s the most sought after is the abs. The thing is, having a visible 6 pack is proof that you’re sporting a low enough bodyfat for it to show, but just because you’re lean enough and have visible abs that doesn’t necessarily mean that your “core” is strong. Since in every…
The biceps is the number one muscle part that all young cats, gym bros and athletes will always love training regardless of their sport or goals. ANATOMY The biceps brachii (commonly know as the biceps) locates in the anterior compartment of the arm. It works across three joints, and is able to generate movements in…
The triceps are a bodypart that often gets disregarded or even completely ignored by lifters, hence why most people won’t ever manage to build a pair a big arms. With the triceps being one of the prime movers for all press variations and covering 2/3 of the arm, it makes sense to train them accordingly….
The box squat is one of the best ways to squat. It was originally brought to light by the original Westside Barbell in Culver City, California, and made famous by Louie Simmons. The benefits of box squatting include: Increased recovery time between squat sessions Ability to squat to prescribed depth every time Easier on knees…
The lats are the muscle group that not only can increase your overall strength, but help you look the part too. ANATOMY The latissimus dorsi muscle, whose name means “broadest muscle of the back,” is one of the widest muscles in the human body. Also known as the “lat,” it is a large, flat triangular…
One of the most usual physique weak points is the upper chest. Some people, myself included, have a hard time actually feeling the pec contraction/activation, so mind-muscle connection is definitely a very important aspect that shouldn’t be neglected. PEC ANATOMY The pectoralis major muscle is a fan-shaped muscle that consists of three parts that originate…
When it comes to shoulders the average lifter tends to focus on the front/anterior part of the delts, along with the medial/lateral part and most often, completely neglect the rear/posterior part. This will not only lead to decreased overall muscle size, but will most definitely lead to shoulder injuries. The way that I personally train…
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