If you want to know what a feeder workout is, and how to use them to speed up muscle growth in a lagging body part, this page will show you what to do. What Is a Feeder Workout? How They’re Done How Feeder Workouts Work When Should You Do Feeder Workouts? How Often? My preferred […]
How Long Should a Full Body Workout Be?
There are no hard and fast rules about how long a full body workout should be. On average, it’s probably going to take somewhere between 30 minutes and 2 hours. It all depends on how often you’re training, what your goals are, and the amount of volume your muscles need to grow. How often are […]
How to Do the Dumbbell RDL (Romanian Deadlift)
If you want to know how to do the dumbbell RDL (Romanian deadlift), what muscles it works and where you should feel it, this page will tell you everything you need to know. What is the Dumbbell RDL (Romanian Deadlift)? The dumbbell Romanian deadlift, or RDL for short, is a deadlift variation where the legs […]
Pyramid Sets vs Reverse Pyramid Training vs Drop Sets
If you want to build muscle, should you be doing pyramid sets, reverse pyramid training or straight sets? Does one training protocol work better than the other? Let’s find out. What are Pyramid Sets? With pyramid sets, your first work set is done with a relatively light weight and higher reps. With each subsequent set, […]
12 of the Best Home Leg Press Alternatives
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 […]