Frankoman's Dumbbell Only Split Review One of the most common questions I get asked, be it in emails, comments or tweets is what the best dumbbell workout routine is and whether it's actually possible to transform your physique without anything other than a pair of adjustable dumbbells and a bench. The truth is you certainly can. Having access to a barbell, pin-loaded … [Read more...] about Frankoman’s Dumbbell Only Split Review
Concentric Eccentric Isometric Muscle Contractions Explained
Concentric Eccentric Isometric - A Lesson On Muscle Contractions If you've read any sort of exercise technique guide or watched a trainer coaching an athlete through an exercise you've likely heard the terms concentric, eccentric and isometric before. By understanding these three terms, which are all forms of muscle contractions you can apply the knowledge of each … [Read more...] about Concentric Eccentric Isometric Muscle Contractions Explained
Eccentric Pull-Ups: The Best Pull-Up Progression For Building Back Strength
Eccentric Pull-Ups A few hours ago I wrapped up my Saturday morning back workout, every now and then a few of the exercises and the order that they're performed in during my workout change, one thing that remains the same is the opening exercise. Wide grip weighted pull-ups. The king of all upper-body exercises in my eyes. Performed often they'll total transform your … [Read more...] about Eccentric Pull-Ups: The Best Pull-Up Progression For Building Back Strength
Pull-Ups Alternative: 5 Exercises To Replace Pull-Ups In Your Routine
Need a Pull-Ups Alternative? If I could only choose a handful of exercises to perform for the rest of my life, pull-ups would be one of them. But I understand that for various reasons there are a lot of guys out there transforming their physique that can't do pull-ups (or pull-up regressions) for one reason or another - be it they don't have access to a suitable pull-up bar … [Read more...] about Pull-Ups Alternative: 5 Exercises To Replace Pull-Ups In Your Routine
Australian Pull-Ups: The Best Back Exercise For Beginners!
Australian Pull-Ups When it comes to back exercises there's little debate that the pull-up, particularly the wide grip weighted pull-up is king. Here's the thing... as a beginner you can't just jump onto a bar and smash out pull-ups with less resistance, as if you were using a machine such as the lat pulldown on a low weight setting. You need to have immense core strength … [Read more...] about Australian Pull-Ups: The Best Back Exercise For Beginners!
17 Big Benefits Of Espresso Coffee
The Benefits Of Espresso Coffee I'm a big advocate of drinking coffee in the early hours of the morning, hell... it's been part of my morning routine for the last 10~ years. I'm not talking about coffee with milk and sugar or artificial sweeteners - I'm talking about strong black coffee. I've been reaping the benefits of espresso coffee. It seems like every other day … [Read more...] about 17 Big Benefits Of Espresso Coffee
Doubt Is Removed By Action
Doubt Is Removed By Action Listening to Conor McGregor's interview with ESPN's Ariel Helwani for his upcoming bout at UFC 246 against Donald Cerrone there was one particular quote that stuck with me. McGregor was being questioned about his confidence going into the bout as it's been a long time since he last stepped into the octagon (many fighters are said to have 'ring … [Read more...] about Doubt Is Removed By Action
FST-7: How To Make Gains With Fascia Stretch Training 7
What Is FST-7? FST-7, short for Fascia Stretch Training 7 is a hypertrophy based training technique invented by Hany Rambod and implemented with top tier bodybuilders including Jay Cutler & Phil Heath. The primary goal of the FST-7 regime is to stretch the fascia, this is connective tissue that exists to seperate our muscle from our skin. This is working on the theory … [Read more...] about FST-7: How To Make Gains With Fascia Stretch Training 7
The Contrast Shower: A Simple Technique For Recovery And Energy
The Contrast Shower When it comes to recovery techniques after a workout it seems every other month there's a new 'thing' that everyone is using, be it EMS stimulators on their quads, an expensive percussion massaging tool or a cryotherapy chamber, sure these are all great tools for recovery but all of which are time consuming and require quite a bit of cash. The contrast … [Read more...] about The Contrast Shower: A Simple Technique For Recovery And Energy
The Scott Press: The Best Shoulder Exercise You’ve Never Heard Of
Larry Scott - Inventor of The Scott Press When it comes to thinking about the great bodybuilders from the golden era and earlier names like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Frank Zane, Franko Columbo and Serge Nubret come to mind. One bodybuilder that these guys looked up to who is rarely discussed today is Larry Scott, winner of the first ever Mr Olympia title in 1965. Larry had … [Read more...] about The Scott Press: The Best Shoulder Exercise You’ve Never Heard Of
