Over the next few weeks, I am going to arm you with the information required to put together your own effective and easy-to-follow workout program. First up is the specificity principle.
Weighted pushups are a great way to build size, strength, and power in the upper body. If done correctly, they are also a lot safer on your joints than the bench press. Read on for more.
The benefits and drawbacks of cheat days, a fantastic resource for supplement information, why a high fat diet may be good for you, the effects of fasting on muscle gain, and much more.
Pull-ups, chin-ups, and other variations of the movement are fantastic ways to build size and strength in the upper body (particularly the arms and back). And after you start to do pull-ups for a while, you will find that you get better at them (or so I hope).
How do you progress a bodyweight movement to make it more difficult? Same way you progress any movement – either add volume (more sets and reps) or more external force (weight).
Weighted pull-ups are a fantastic exercise and they will challenge your entire body in a big way. Read on for some tips on how to implement them properly into your training program.
Many people prefer the trap bar deadlift to the conventional straight bar deadlift. It is an easier and safer movement to learn, you can load more weight onto the bar, and for people with flexibility/mobility issues in the hip area (most people), it is a great alternative to build size, strength, and muscle while reducing the risk of injury.
Read on for more information on the trap bar deadlift – a safe and effective alternative to the conventional deadlift.
Below is a list of my fitness/health/nutrition books I consider as essential reading.
