Grip strength training is essential for developing powerful hands, strong forearms and a devastatingly intense vice-like grip that can instantly transform diamonds into dust. In this guide, I’ll discuss the benefits of grip strength training and provide several highly effective exercises for building up your pinch, crush and support grip strength. The hands are your … Read more
FREE Workout Template: Download a FREE copy of the spreadsheet I made for tracking this push/pull/legs routine This 3 day beginner push/pull/legs split routine is a simple and convenient training method, which is best for novice “hardgainers” who have trouble recovering from more frequent training splits. This split is perfect for any lifter who is simply trying … Read more
FREE Workout Template: Download the FREE workout log spreadsheet I made specifically for this upper/lower split routine. This 4 day intermediate and advanced upper body/lower body split routine is designed to build muscle and strength efficiently, for experienced weight lifters. Upper body/lower body split routines are characterized by alternating upper body training sessions and lower body training … Read more
FREE Workout Template: Download the FREE workout spreadsheet I made for this beginner upper/lower split! This 3 day beginner upper body/lower body split routine is designed for provide the novice lifter with a good variety of exercise choices and extra recovery time to ensure proper recovery. It will develop a solid foundation of strength and build … Read more
If you’re thinking of buying a Powertec WB-PR power rack (sometimes called the P-PR), be sure to read my Powertec power rack review before you make a decision. On this page, I’ll discuss my experience in training with my Powertec power rack, including my overall opinion, then list and explain its pros and cons. Note … Read more
The Ironmaster Quick-Lock Dumbbells are one of the best pieces of weight training equipment you can buy for your home gym. They are highly versatile, extremely durable and simple to use. If you currently workout with barbells only, or with an incomplete or poor quality dumbbell set, then the Ironmaster Quick-Lock Dumbbells will give you the ability to do a plethora of new and effective exercises.
I am going to teach you exactly how to build muscle by applying fundamental nutrition and weight lifting principles. No BS-ing around, just concrete and practical guidelines. This guide is aimed at beginners. But the vast majority of this muscle building information is applicable to all levels of experience. And when relevant, I do provide … Read more
What are reps and sets? This post explains all you need to know about reps, sets, rep ranges and rest between sets, so that you can improve your training results. Anyone that is learning how to lift weights will come across these two terms quite frequently. Whether your interest is in bodybuilding, powerlifting, physical conditioning … Read more
___TVE_SHORTCODE_RAW____TVE_SHORTCODE_RAW___ FREE Workout Template: Download the FREE intermediate and advanced 5×5 workout log spreadsheet I created for this routine On this page, I’ll present a 3 day, 5×5 full body workout routine for intermediate and advanced weight lifters. Full body training is generally most effective for beginners (see my full body workout routine for beginners). For … Read more
___TVE_SHORTCODE_RAW____TVE_SHORTCODE_RAW___ FREE Workout Template: Download the FREE beginner full body workout log spreadsheet I made for this routine This full body workout routine for beginners involves training the entire body during each workout session, 3 days per week. Full body training is the safest and most effective type of weight lifting routine for beginners. Here’s why:High … Read more