
It’s simple, really. Deadlifts are known as the king of all lifts. The reason they are called “the king of exercises” is because they work almost every muscle in the body and produce large anabolic hormonal changes. A deadlift workout program is perfect for a beginner lifter who’s looking to build a solid…

It’s the day of the week when you work out your chest, also known as bench day. It’s the time of the week when you feel proud of your muscles, especially your chest. Your muscles are looking great and your shirt is feeling snug, what a great time to be living! Did that…

We all have body parts and specific muscle groups we want to improve, but instead of complaining about them, we should do something to improve them. To turn a weakness into a strength, you need a plan that specifically works on the muscle you want to improve. This is especially true for your…

What is a chin-up? The chin-up is a great exercise for upper body strength and stamina. The move is a dead hang with an underhand grip on a bar, then pulling yourself up using your upper back and biceps muscles until your chin is higher than your hands. After you raise yourself up, lower…

Gymgoers and strength athletes need to squat to be successful. No matter which side you’re on, or what your fitness goals are, few exercises are as effective as the back squat. How to Do the Back Squat There are many different ways to squat, so before you choose a method, make sure you…

Deadlift Anatomy 101 Deadlifts are an exercise that uses multiple joints and muscles working together. In fact, deadlifts are pretty much a full-body exercise. It is difficult to think of many muscles that are not involved in a deadlift! Essentially, the muscles listed below are the key players during axle and barbell deadlifts. The…