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Don't have access to your favorite upper body gym machines but still want to hit your favorite upper body workout? Check out these band, barbell, and dumbbell alternatives! Getting the motivation to train at home can be tricky. You’re not at the gym surrounded by other people training with the...

Take your triceps to the next level with these 5 triceps exercises that come with unique twists for maximum growth. Plus, there's a triceps routine you can try right away! Let’s face it. When others ask you to strike a pose, it’s the biceps that gets all the attention. But that little voice in...

Push ups are a fundamental movement that anyone can benefit from doing. Make your push ups more challenging with these 6 variations and progressions. It’s common for people with strong upper bodies to think that they’ve “graduated” from the standard push up, simply because their bench press...

If you want to build big arms, you have to build big triceps. Check out these 4 triceps exercises and learn how to incorporate them in your workouts. It’s always impressive to see a well-developed set of triceps. Similar to the hamstrings, it’s a group of muscles that aren’t always focused on...

Stuck in a bench press plateau? Use these tips to mix up your workouts and bench training and add some pounds to your bench! It’s a very common question I get asked all the time in the gym, via email and on the forums. “Can you give me some tips for increasing my bench press?” You see the bench...

Get creative with the most dreaded day of the workout week with these 5 insane-yet-effective moves that will build leg-muscle mass in no time. Leg training isn’t easy and you may think your exercise arsenal is limited at best. You may be under the impression that when leg day rolls around you...

Whether you want to add size or develop shape, these advanced movements will help you maximize your arm-building potential. Sample workout is also included! There is a common expression that is used in all aspects of life - “keep it simple.” However, another popular phrase is “variety is the...

This article pits two potent tricep builders head to head: parallel bar dips and the close grip bench press. Which is better for arm size? Read on to find out! Brad Borland is a strength & conditioning specialist, cancer survivor and the founder of WorkoutLab. When it comes to choosing exercises...

Let’s get the science out of the way; the pectoralis major is comprised of a clavicular and a sternocostal head, or better known as the upper and lower pec respectively. When flat benching, both heads are stressed evenly. The anterior deltoids also come into play, and the triceps are used during...

Floor presses, flyes with a twist, and the pump! Maik Weidenbach presents you with seven unique chest building tips that aren't centered around the bench press. One of the things every bodybuilder strives to obtain is a big chest. Ideally, as Vince Gironda put it, "it should be shaped liked the...

This powerbuilding routine may just turn your life around, and unleash something beastly! Workouts cycle between hypertrophy training and strength training. It’s time to get insane! Your current workout is boring, and you’re hungry for a change. You want something that isn’t the same old, same...

Whether you want to add size or develop shape, these advanced movements will help you maximize your arm-building potential. Sample workout is also included! There is a common expression that is used in all aspects of life - “keep it simple.” However, another popular phrase is “variety is the...

Barbell benching has been a staple in every bro's split since the dawn of protein shakes and stringer tanks. But, it's time to get your head out of the sand and examine all the options available. The bench press is one of the most popular exercises completed in gyms up and down the country...

Get your bench press moving in the right direction with this 2 phase program. Lifters spend 8 weeks building muscle, and 8 weeks peaking towards a new one rep max. WORKOUT SUMMARY Main Goal Increase Strength Workout Type Split Training Level Intermediate Program Duration16 weeks Days Per Week 4...

If you are seeking advice on how to increase your bench press max, you’ve probably discovered that there’s no shortage of experts and theories for you to sink your teeth into, but when it comes to learning from the best, you can’t do much better than the teachings of a world record breaker. Bill...

Here, Muscle & Fitness is your hook-up for some of the most captivating stories in the world of strength and sports over the past few days. Will Danial Zamani be the first to officially bench 800 pounds? The race to raw bench press 800 pounds heated up this week as Iranian powerlifter...

BAR BODY The most common gym lurker. As the name implies, this guy works on muscles to show off at the bar, with purpose of impressing chicks or intimidating pencil necks. Usually, it's a young guy between 15-25 years old, who's at the gym working on every upper body muscle he can see from the...

Here are some reasons to give up bench pressing. The barbell bench press is one of the most popular exercises. “How much do you bench?” is casually thrown around in gyms around the world. The bench press has been the symbol of strength for a long time. Think of it as the mile for the runner. It...

Some lifters go into full panic mode when every flat bench is occupied on Bench Press Monday. However, the savvy lifter never worries because there is plenty of space on the floor. Because there’s no reason to fret or lose your temper when you’ve got the best press you’re not doing, the barbell...

For years, I’ve been posting some crazy challenges for a group of friends I used to train with in Los Angeles in order to keep each other motivated. These days, it’s more to fight the tedium that threatens our fitness lifestyle. For more than three decades I’ve worked out at least once a day...