Gym

A collection of 85 posts

Fitness

Is More Range of Motion on Your Exercises Always Better?

More range of motion through your exercises is always better because it results in more gains. True or false? Find out for yourself here.

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How To Choose the Best Gym for You

Looking to settle down? Just so we're clear: we're talking about the gym. Still interested? Then these tips on how to choose a gym are for you.

Fitness

Barbell vs. Dumbbell: Is There a Clear Winner?

Barbell vs. dumbbell - which should you choose? And, perhaps more importantly, does it even matter in the grand scheme of things? We explore.

Fitness

How to Force Growth in a Lagging Muscle Group (Or Lift)

Frustrated by your lack of progress in the gym? Here are 4 things you could do to "force" growth in any lagging muscle group or lift.

Getting Started

How to Determine the Best Squat Stance for You

There's no one-size-fits-all squat stance. Instead, it depends on hip anatomy. Learn the best stance you should adopt for stronger squats here.

Getting Started

Beat “Gymtimidation”. Here’s How.

Dread or fear going to the gym because you feel judged? That's a common phenomenon known as "gymtimidation"; find out how to overcome that here.

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How To Get Bigger Biceps

As with training other muscle groups, the best way to get bigger biceps is an in-depth understanding of its anatomy. This article is going to cover all the angles to attack your biceps from theory to practical application.

Advanced

How to Minimize Cardio and Strength Training Interference

Sometimes, it's impossible to do your cardio and lifting on separate days. Here's how you can minimize the interference effect for maximum gains.

Fitness

Which Recovery Techniques Should You Use for Sore Muscles?

Struggling with sore muscles? Here are 4 of the best, science-backed recovery techniques that'll help you get back to the grind ASAP.

Fitness

5 Things You Must Do to Prevent Weightlifting Injuries

Tired of 1) getting injured, 2) recovering, 3) getting back into the game? Here's how you can prevent weightlifting injuries in the first place.

Fitness

Maximizing Muscle Growth: How Hard Should You Be Training?

How hard should you be training – really, for optimal muscle growth? Get the answer in this article, plus understand the signs of overtraining.

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The 2 Lifting Techniques You Need for Better Form in the Gym

Trying to improve your form in the gym? Here are 2 lifting techniques you need to prevent injuries - and build muscle quicker than ever before.

Fitness

5 Best Exercises for Chronic Lower Back Pain Relief

Struggling with chronic lower back pain? Those stretches aren't doing you any favors. Try these 5 exercises for lasting pain relief instead.

Mindfulness

Does Your Mindset Affect Your Muscle Growth?

Does your training mindset affect your muscle growth? Ans: in every way possible, from mind-muscle connection to lifting intensity. Here's why.

Fitness

Never Skip Warm Up Before Your Workout – Here’s Why

As tempting as it is to jump right into lifting, skipping a proper warm up before your workout isn't the best idea. Find out why, and what to do instead.

Lean Mass

Essential Tips For An Effective Bulking Season

When bulking, you want to put on lean muscle - not excessive fat. But this is hard to get right. So, here are 4 tips that'll help you bulk. Effectively.

Fitness

The One Muscle Group You Must Train: Rotator Cuff Warm Up

Now, where training is involved, many of us tend to push, push and push some more. Not sure what we mean? Just take a look at your training routine.

Fitness

Problem Solved: How Often Should You Change Workout Routine?

Stick to your workout routine - and do it for years. Switch it up every single day! Which approach is optimal for maximum muscle growth? We explore here.

Fitness

Here's Why Your Arms Are Not Growing (Easy Fix)

The arms, a muscle group that gets the most attention - so it can get pretty disheartening if you are struggling to add mass to your guns. Plus, there's always that niggling thought: "Am I leaving some gains on the table?"

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The 3 Exercises You’re Doing Wrong At The Gym – And How To Fix Them

We're willing to bet that the following 3 exercises are featured regularly in your workout routine. And for a good reason – they're all fantastic for building muscle! But there's a problem: you may have been doing them wrong the whole time.

Lean Mass

How Fast Can You Build Muscle (Naturally)?

How fast can you build muscle - and see visible results in the mirror - naturally? Learn how muscle growth works, plus the average monthly gain rate here.

Fitness

Overtraining symptom, warning signs you must know.

Can't find the motivation to train? Experiencing wild mood swings? You could be overtraining. To find out if you are (and what to do about it), read this.

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Three Gym Accessories You Didn't Know You Needed

There are so many gym accessories out there - grip handles, lifting straps, and special shoes. But which of these do you really need? Get answers here.

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How To Prevent Injuries: Necessary Mobility Work

Do you have to fix your mobility issues? Find out how mobility affects your muscle and strength gains in the gym - and how you can improve mobility here.

Home Workouts

Best Resistance Bands For A Full-body Workout

Chaos outside, constant distractions inside, comfy couches and the fridge is just an arm span away. When you’re stuck at home it’s easy to turn into a sloth and fall into an unhealthy routine, but what matters mostly is not how you move, but that you actually do move at all.