Today, I want to show you some highly effective leg press alternatives you can use to build bigger, stronger quads. If your gym doesn’t have a leg press machine, or you want some lower body exercises you can do at home using free weights, this page will show you what to do. Here are the […]
6-Day Workout Split for Muscle Growth [Complete Guide + PDF]
If you want to use a 6 day workout schedule, but you’re not quite sure what muscle groups to train on which days, this page will show you what to do. Here’s what’s covered: Since you’re looking for advice about 6 day workout splits, I’m going to assume a few things are true about you. […]
Parallel Squats vs Deep vs 90 Degrees: How Low To Go?
If you want bigger quads, how deep should you squat? Is squatting to parallel good enough? Or are rock bottom ass-to-grass (ATG) squats the only way to go? Why Is Squat Depth Important? Squat depth refers to how low you squat down during the exercise. Choosing the right squat depth is important, because it allows […]
Upper/Lower vs Push/Pull/Legs (PPL): Which is Better for Gaining Muscle?
If you want to gain muscle, which routine works best? An upper/lower or a push/pull/legs split? Let’s find out. Is there a big difference between an upper/lower vs a PPL split when it comes to gaining muscle? As a rule, an upper/lower split is a better fit for someone who’s relatively new to lifting weights, […]
Overhand vs Underhand (Reverse Grip) Barbell Row: Which is Better?
What’s the difference between doing barbell rows with an underhand or an overhand grip? Is one better than the other? Here’s everything you need to know. What is the Underhand Barbell Row? When I talk about the underhand barbell row, sometimes known as a reverse-grip bent-over-row or Yates row, this is the type of thing I […]
Are Leg Extensions Bad for Your Knees? Good for Building Muscle?
Some say that the leg extension, or knee extension, is bad for your knees and should be avoided at all costs. Any time you do the leg extension, you’re increasing your chances of sustaining a crippling knee injury that will put you out of action for months. Not only that, the leg extension is no […]