Tag: Parent Topic: Strength Exercise
6-Time Mr. Olympia Dorian Yates’ Secret for Better Biceps Curls
Not only did Dorian Yates solidify his reputation within bodybuilding by winning the Mr. Olympia title six times, but his sheer mass and high-intensity workout style inspired countless competitors afterward. Nowadays, “The Shadow” … Read more
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Derek Lunsford Attacks a Heavy Leg Day During His 2023 Mr. Olympia Prep
A bodybuilder’s workout programming changes throughout the year depending on whether they are in the bulking, cutting, or maintenance phase. While elite bodybuilders usually share snippets of their workouts, they keep the programming … Read more
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Bells of Steel Barenaked Powerlifting Bar 2.0 Review
Many home gym owners opt for the versatility of a multi-purpose barbell, but dedicated powerlifters might be better off targeting a powerlifting-specific bar. While you’ll find a variety of different power bars on the market, … Read more
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Flex Lewis — Bodybuilding Career, Competition History, and Biography
With seven 212 Olympia titles to his credit, you can make a case that James “Flex” Lewis is the greatest non-heavyweight competitor in the history of men’s bodybuilding. And while he hasn’t been … Read more
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The 8 Best Push Exercises You Should Be Doing for Muscle and Strength
If you follow fitness, it probably feels like the posterior chain is all the rage. (For the uninitiated, your posterior chain is basically your backside. It counts all of the muscles that span … Read more
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REP Fitness BlackWing Weight Bench Review
An adjustable weight bench is a no-brainer for home gyms, as it allows for an array of exercises like dumbbell shoulder presses, chest-supported lateral raises, and incline bench presses. FID benches (flat, incline, decline) like the REP Fitness BlackWing open … Read more
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The 5 Best Lower Lat Exercises for a Denser Back
Big lats serve two primary purposes: They support your spine during squats, deadlifts, and bench presses and make you look big in sweaters. However, many lifters have trouble engaging their lats because we … Read more
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How to Do the Barbell Wrist Curl to Build Those Forearms
Forearms — the calves of your upper body. The forearms are one of the most underrated muscles, often because they can be so darn difficult to grow. But because of this, forearms often … Read more
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Squat University’s 5 Tips for Pain-Free Shoulders While Bench Pressing
Squat University is known for high-quality lifting advice for athletes in multiple sports, including strongmen, bodybuilding, CrossFit, powerlifting, weightlifting, various field sports, and more, to train healthy and pain-free over the long term. … Read more
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How to Do the Deadlift for Muscle, Raw Strength, and Power
Of all the exercises out there, few engage as many muscles and reinforce proper movement like the deadlift. You have — at least, we hope — have heard of this exercise. If you … Read more
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