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Jeremy Gray 27 Fitness Terms a Gym Newbie Needs to Know If you've never stepped into a gym, it's pretty intimidating. Beyond physical intimidation, you'll probably hear other people in the gym talking like they are using a different language. It's not secret code, it's just a few fitness terms...

Most of us know that the tried-and-tested barbell back squat is a staple for bodybuilders and elite athletes but there are numerous squat variations that tax us from different angles. Fortunately, respected bodybuilder and coach, Petar Klančir took to Instagram recently to help you swot up on...

If there’s one muscle that demands attention, it’s the biceps. The feeling of your arms getting bigger with every curl is a rite of passage, and no exercise delivers a biceps pump like barbell biceps curls. Why? You can load up to your biceps content, sparking serious gains. But don’t stop at...

Having a strong and thick back helps lift bigger weights and commands respect. When building a bigger back, some exercises may help you achieve your goals better than others. Many of these exercises can be brutal and will push you to the limit — and that’s okay. Some exercises are easier to...

Let's face it... The average gym member shuns most barbell and dumbbell exercises. Outside of dumbbell curls and barbell bench press variations, these primary muscle building tools are avoided like the plague. We also know the average gym member also isn't seeing much in the way of results. If...

The barbell. One of the most sacred pieces of equipment in the gym. This is my barbell. There are many like it, but this one is mine. My barbell is my best friend. It is my life. I must master it as I must master my life. My barbell, without me, is useless. Without my barbell, I am useless. I...

If muscle building is your obsession I recommend taking this article seriously. You can't pack on a quality amount of muscle mass if you don't dramatically improve your strength levels. In this article, we will focus on bringing up your dumbbell strength. There are two problems with the concept...

While six-time Olympia champion Dorian Yates is famed for releasing his Blood & Guts bodybuilding video guide in 2003, the Englishman still has plenty of exercises to share that didn’t make the cut. Here, “The Shadow” explains the importance of the simple shrug to his legendary success. “Here’s...

We’ve all had our epic gym fails, but few of us have the nerve to upload our most cringeworthy moments for social media to consume. Recently, however, one Instagram user put a whole new spin on the term “lifting to failure,” with a funny but equally scary moment at the squat station. A few...

The Most Effective Exercises Ever? Probably. Quick, name the seven most effective exercises. Got it? Now see if your list matches ours. No matter what kind of lifter you are or how your training is organized – full body workouts, push-pull, single body part splits – these are the most effective...

The critically acclaimed Pumping Iron (1977) still holds up as one of the greatest ever films to cover the bodybuilding genre. And, almost 50 years on, the docudrama still holds up as a masterpiece for anyone who wants to make gym gains. One of the many moves that The Terminator star broke out...

Home Gyms Beat Commercial Gyms Stop depending on a commercial gym. Here's why you need to build a simple home gym and how to do it. Build a quality home gym and you’ll never go back to a commercial gym. Not just because it’s more practical, but because you’ll get even BETTER results. The...

It's Time to Chase Some Better Movements Unless you're a powerlifter, stop with the emphasis on bench, squats, and barbell deadlifts. There are better masters to serve. Here they are. For years, lifters have treated the "big 3" lifts – squat, deadlift, and bench press – as if they're sacred...

Some lifters frown upon some fitness machines and the exercises performed on it. The Smith machine is one of those underappreciated piece of strength equipment mainly due to what may be perceived as its biggest drawback: the fixed bar path. But you may be surprised by how many unique Smith...

How many times have you assumed a great workout requires a fully equipped gym with tons of equipment? Stop assuming, it’s not true. When equipment access is limited and your time is tight, it’s time to think outside the box. Forget about straight sets, supersets, and circuits. Instead, dive...

Leg day. The dreaded yet essential part of any consistent gym-goer’s training routine. Whether or not you appreciate that after-leg-day-waddling where sitting down becomes an Olympic feat, we’re here to help you get something productive out of your hard work. What is a Barbell Leg Workout...

When looking to grow a bigger, stronger backside, the barbell hip thruster is a go-to exercise as it targets the gluteal muscles better than any other lower-body movements. “The No. 1 reason most lifters perform barbell hip thrust is it builds more gluteal muscle, strength, and power than just...

There’s no better starting point than a solid bench press. The bench press is the most popular and widely used exercise globally, targeting your chest, shoulders, and triceps. It is performed with a dumbbell or a barbell, which can be loaded with plates to decrease or increase weight. There...

by Andreas Abelsson Your lower back takes center stage in almost everything you do. Think of it as the command center for power and movement. From running to jumping, lifting to twisting, a strong lower back helps you perform these actions safely and with as much power as possible. This article...

If you’re trying to build strength in the gym, but you’ve hit a plateau or you just don’t know how to get the numbers climbing each week… Then this is the article for you. Check out these 3 fundamental reasons why you aren’t getting stronger in the gym and what you can do about it today to...