Too much cardio can kill your gains.
MERRY CHRISTMAS! Today will be a day of binging for most, make sure you don't try to over correct this issue with too much cardio! Studies show that adding too…
Carbs at night?!
🍞CARBS AT NIGHT🍞 ☠️Are they as bad as they say? Carbohydrates have been demonized by mainstream thinking, for years now. While highly processed carbs (starches & sugars) are certainly not…
Do you need protein supplements?
If you are a young healthy adult getting enough total protein each day, you don’t need to supplement with protein to maximize muscle growth. What if you are an elite…
How to tone your stomach?
It's there diet, THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS TONING! The Fitness industry has been trying to dispel the “toning” myth for several decades now, yet it's still here. There’s no…
NO PAIN, NO GAIN! … NOT the case.
MECHANICAL TENSION. WHAT?Mechanical tension is the primary mechanism for muscle growth. Muscle contraction provides mechanical tension. When you take a light-moderate load and perform reps to fatiguing conditions, high threshold…
Why do people arch their back when benching?
For those who don't know: Benching with an arch is commonly used by many powerlifters because it allows to safely lift the most amount of weight possible. Arching allows one…
How many calories should I be consuming?
Managing your caloric intake should be the first thing you do if your goal is to improve your body composition. The first step is establishing what your "maintenance calories" are,…
Keep it simple for strength
These days I see many fitness professionals at your typical Globol Gym who seem more concerned with entertaining clients than getting results, often dismiss progressive overload with randomization. Their train of thought…
TECHNICAL POINT OF THE DUMBBELL BENCH PRESS
A MAJOR TECHNICAL POINT OF THE DUMBBELL BENCH PRESS Dumbbells are a great training option for pressing and they offer some benefits over the barbells, including more stabilizer activity, less tricep…
Grip mistakes in the Bench Press & How to Fix it.
I often see newer lifters beginning their press with their wrists cocked back, and failing to fully support the weight of the barbell. They over think driving through the heel…