In a weight lifting culture that emphasis progress and celebrates personal bests, the last thing we want to encounter in our training is a plateau. By definition, a plateau is to “stop increasing or progressing; to remain at a stable level of achievement.” [1] Most lifters undergo a bench press plateau at some point in […]
In this article, I’m going to compare different training splits to see which are most practical and flexible for lifters with very busy schedules.
This is going to be the ultimate calf training guide based on scientific research and practical experience. But before we get into details, it’s important to understand that consistent training, tracking progress and progressive overload [1] is the foundation of the growth of any muscle. Let’s start with the anatomy of the calf (swipe […]
While the barbell bench press has been shown to be the most effective exercise for overall chest development [1] incline chest exercises can be useful to develop the smaller upper chest without targeting the larger lower chest. This can of interest to bodybuilders and physique athletes seeking to improve their physique. The upper chest (the […]