Designed by Canadian bodybuilding champion Jeff Nippard, this pull day workout forms part of a pull, push, legs split, and is ideal for anyone who’s moved past the beginner stages of training and wants to beef up their back, biceps and rear delts. In this post, I want to walk you through the workout, as […]
10 of the Best Hack Squat Alternatives
Since you’re searching for a hack squat alternative, I’ll assume a few things are true about you. First, you want to do the hack squat, either because it’s in a program someone else has put together for you, or because you’ve heard how well it works for building up your quads. Problem is, you train […]
Shoulder-Friendly Upright Row Alternatives
There are several possible reasons why you’re looking for an alternative to the barbell upright row. Maybe it makes your shoulders hurt, and you want an exercise that works the same muscle groups, but with less wear and tear. Or perhaps you’ve heard that the upright row is bad for your shoulders, and you’re worried […]
Exercise Variety and Hypertrophy: What the Science Says
Bodybuilders have claimed for years that different exercises affect different parts of a muscle. You’ll hear that one exercise, for example, develops the “peak” of the biceps, while another exercise gives it “width” or “thickness.” Some coaches, on the other hand, say that all you need to grow is a handful of basic exercises. Constantly […]
Push/Pull/Legs/Full Body Routine: 4-Day Workout Split
If you want an effective 4-day workout split you can use to build muscle, this page will show you exactly what to do. There are many different ways to set up a 4-day workout routine, such as the push/pull and upper/lower split, each with their own strengths and weaknesses. The one I want to talk […]
Is Eating Late at Night Bad for Weight Loss?
Tapering down your calorie intake over the course of the day — eating breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a pauper — is thought by many to lead to a faster rate of weight loss. The idea is that calories eaten in the evening are more likely to be stored […]