One of the biggest misconceptions when it comes around-the-arms training is that the biceps are the key to achieving bigger arms. In truth, the triceps are the biggest drivers of arm size. The reason is, a tricep is larger muscle than a bicep and takes up more of the arm’s surface area. This now raises a question: “How do I work out my triceps in order to maximally increase … [Read more...] about 5 Triceps Compound Exercises to Quickly Boost Size
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The Kristaps Porzingis Workout: A Method from the Top of the NBA
Kristaps Porzingis is one of the top players in the NBA, and one of the tallest as well. Usually, no one expects that such giants can pack on serious muscle mass. However, Porzingis’ dedication to the weight room and to his diet this offseason has seemingly paid dividends. He transformed his body and was able to beef up by adding an extra sixteen pounds (eight kilograms). … [Read more...] about The Kristaps Porzingis Workout: A Method from the Top of the NBA
Lat Workout for Mass – The Ultimate Guide for Maximum Gains
Back muscles are among the largest muscles in the human body. Usually, when gym goers train their backs, getting larger lat muscles is their first priority. Well-developed lats help you to achieve that much sought after V-tapered look. It makes your waist appear smaller, and your shoulders seem broader. Sadly, for some people, packing muscle mass on their lats is a … [Read more...] about Lat Workout for Mass – The Ultimate Guide for Maximum Gains
Benefits of Using a Thumbless Grip in Popular Exercises
If you have been training for any length of time, you have probably heard more than one gym discussion about upsides and downsides of using a “thumbless” grip. The thumbless grip has been around since the invention of the barbell, but became famous thanks to early black and white photos of Arnold benching using the thumbless grip. “Hey, if it worked for Arnold, it’ll work for … [Read more...] about Benefits of Using a Thumbless Grip in Popular Exercises
Sumo Deadlift High Pull for Boosting Your Functional Strength
When it comes down to functional strength, you simply cannot go wrong with deadlifts. You can find a number of ways to add the deadlift and its variations to your training regime. CrossFit athletes, for example, will often perform an exercise known as the sumo deadlift high pull. If performed correctly, it is a very effective exercise for overall strength. Let’s find … [Read more...] about Sumo Deadlift High Pull for Boosting Your Functional Strength