benefits of squats

7 Amazing Benefits of Squats You Don’t Want to Miss Out On

The benefits of squats are nothing short of incredible. Seriously. No hype. The barbell squat is the best overall leg exercise, and many experts argue that they’re the best exercise, period. On this page, I’ll list and explain the top advantages of squatting. If you haven’t already mastered the squat technique, then you should take … Read more

close grip bench press benefits

3 Close Grip Bench Press Benefits

Discover which close grip bench press benefits are most desirable to you. The close grip bench press – also called the triceps bench press – is the best overall triceps exercise there is. At least, that’s my opinion of it. Triceps dips are a close second. In this article, I’ve listed and described all the … Read more

power clean benefits

6 Power Clean Benefits

Power clean benefits include the ability to develop explosive strength, build muscle mass and that’s just the beginning! This page explains exactly what this full body exercise has to offer. But first, it’s important to note that power cleans are a little tricky to get the hang of. So I strongly advise you to study … Read more

bench press tips

24 Bench Press Tips to Increase Your Bench Press Strength

These bench press tips will improve your bench pressing power instantly, while also allowing you to see consistent and long-term strength gains. The barbell bench press is quite possibly the most popular weight lifting exercise in the world. While it may be somewhat over-hyped compared to full body lifts like squats or power cleans, the … Read more

shoulder anatomy

Shoulder Anatomy: All About the Shoulder Muscles

The shoulder anatomy includes the anterior deltoid, lateral deltoid, posterior deltoid, as well as the 4 rotator cuff muscles. Learn about these muscles, their origin and insertion points, and their functional anatomy. Plus, exercises for training them. The following is an overview of the shoulder muscle anatomy. Deltoids Anatomy When most people think of the … Read more

calf anatomy

Calf Anatomy: All About the Calf Muscles

The calf anatomy includes the gastrocnemius (aka “gastroc”) and the soleus. Get ready to learn about both of these muscles, their locations and their functional anatomy. This page provides an overview of the calf muscle group. Discover more information about the calf anatomy by clicking the links throughout the page. The 2 Calf Muscles and … Read more

chest anatomy

Chest Anatomy: All About the Chest Muscles

The chest anatomy includes the pectoralis major, pectoralis minor and the serratus anterior. Learn about each of these muscles, their locations, functional anatomy and exercises for them. This page provides an overview of the chest muscle group. Find out more about the individual muscles within the chest anatomy by clicking their respective links throughout this … Read more

leg anatomy man and woman with big quads

Leg Anatomy: All About the Leg Muscles

It’s important to understand the leg anatomy in order to understand how to optimally train the lower body… I’ll give you a little hint before you continue on: the leg muscles are not as simple as just the quadriceps and hamstrings. Specifically, this page discusses all the major muscle groups of the upper leg. In … Read more

back anatomy

Back Anatomy: All About the Back Muscles

The back anatomy includes the latissimus dorsi, trapezius, erector spinae, rhomboid, and the teres major. On this page, you’ll learn about each of these muscles, their locations and functional anatomy. Function of the Back Muscles There are several individual muscles within the back anatomy, and it’s important to take a quick look at all of … Read more

biceps anatomy

Biceps Anatomy: All About the Biceps Muscles

The biceps anatomy includes the biceps brachii and the brachialis. Learn about both of these muscles, their locations and functional anatomy. This page contains an overview of the biceps muscle group. A little known fact is that the biceps muscle group only make up one-third of the upper arm’s muscle. The triceps brachii is actually … Read more