Wide Grip: Definition, Biomechanics, Muscle Activation, and Risks
A wide grip in strength training is generally defined as a hand placement significantly wider than shoulder-width, typically 1.5 to 2 times shoulder w...
By Jordan
Category: Strength Training
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Bench Press Fails: Immediate Actions, Prevention, and Recovery
When failing a bench press, prioritize immediate safety through spotter communication, safety pins, or a controlled 'roll of shame' to prevent injury ...
By Alex
Bench Press Depth: Should You Touch Your Chest, How to Find Your Optimal Range, and More
The ideal bench press depth is personalized, prioritizing pain-free movement and stable shoulder mechanics over a strict chest touch, especially if it...
By Jordan
Straight Bar vs. Rope Pullover: Differences, Benefits, and Best Use
Straight bar and rope pullovers differ primarily in grip, path of motion, and muscle activation, with the straight bar offering fixed stability for he...
By Hart
Bench Press Plateau: Causes, Technical Flaws, Training, and Solutions
A stagnant bench press often results from a combination of technical inefficiencies, suboptimal programming, insufficient recovery, and overlooked acc...
By Hart
Commando Pull-Ups: Form, Benefits, Programming, and Progression
The optimal number of commando pull-ups depends on individual fitness goals and ability, with proper form always taking precedence over quantity to ma...
By Jordan
Bumper Plates: Why They Feel Heavier, Biomechanics, and Training Adjustments
Bumper plates feel heavier due to their increased thickness creating a longer lever arm, greater barbell whip, and higher demands on stability and neu...
By Alex
The 4-3-2 Exercise: Understanding Repetition Schemes and Time Under Tension Protocols
The '4 3 2 exercise' is a training principle referring to either a repetition scheme (4, 3, 2 reps with increasing weight) for strength, or a time-und...
By Alex
Reverse Curls: Muscles Worked, Benefits, and Proper Form
Reverse curls primarily target the brachialis and brachioradialis, two crucial forearm muscles, while also engaging the biceps brachii and various for...
By Hart
