If you want a simple but effective workout designed to give you a defined back and bigger biceps, this page will show you what to do. This back and biceps workout hits all the major muscle groups in your back, and is designed to form part of a push/pull/legs split, done 4-5 days a week. […]
Close Grip Lat Pulldown: How To, Muscles Worked, Alternatives
If you want to know how to do the close grip lat pulldown with proper form, what muscles it works, and what the alternatives are, this page will show you what to do. Close Grip Lat Pulldown: Introduction and Benefits Close Grip Lat Pulldown: Muscles Worked How To Do the Close Grip Lat Pulldown: Proper […]
Cross Body Hammer Curl: Form, Muscles Worked, Alternatives
The cross body hammer curl is an isolation exercise used to train the muscles in your upper arms and forearms. Compared to regular dumbbell curls, which are done with the palms facing forwards, the cross body curl shifts the emphasis to a different part of the arm. The biceps muscle is made up of two […]
How to do Cable Face Pulls: Form, Benefits, Variations
If you want to know what the cable face pull is, what muscles it works, and what proper form looks like, this page will show you what to do. The Face Pull Exercise: Introduction and Benefits Face Pull: Muscles Worked How To Do Face Pulls: Instructions Common Mistakes Variations, Modifications & Alternatives Frequently Asked Questions The Face Pull Exercise: Introduction […]
Are Compound Exercises All You Need for Your Arms?
Compound exercises are often said to be better mass builders than isolation exercises because they allow you to lift more weight. For example, I’ve heard it said that chin-ups are the best way to build bigger biceps, because you can lift more weight doing chin-ups than you can doing curls. Here’s an example of the […]
Does a Cold Shower Burn Fat and Help You Lose Weight?
Some say that cold showers and other forms of cold exposure can help you lose weight. The idea is that stepping under an icy shower will raise your metabolic rate, increasing the amount of fat you burn throughout the day. I’ve even seen claims that a cold shower can burn an extra 500 calories per […]