Sled Pushing: Muscles Worked, Biomechanics, Benefits, and Optimization
Sled pushing primarily engages quadriceps, glutes, and calves for lower body propulsion, while recruiting the core for stability, and the shoulders, t...
By Jordan
Category: Strength Training
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Triceps Training: Heavy vs. Light Loads for Optimal Growth and Strength
Optimal triceps development requires integrating both heavy and lighter loading strategies, as each approach stimulates distinct physiological adaptat...
By Hart
Barbell Bench Press Grip: Technique, Width, and Safety for Optimal Performance
Optimizing your barbell bench press grip involves precise bar placement in the heel of the palm, a secure thumb wrap, neutral wrist position, and an a...
By Jordan
Back Braces for Deadlifts: When to Use, Benefits, and When to Avoid
For most lifters, especially beginners, a back brace for deadlifts is not a substitute for mastering impeccable technique and developing robust intrin...
By Jordan
Power Barbell: Standard Diameter, Grip, and Performance Impact
The standard diameter for a power barbell is 29 millimeters (mm), a specific design choice optimized for powerlifting movements by ensuring optimal gr...
By Alex
Squatting: Belt Use, Core Strength, and Performance Considerations
Whether squatting with or without a belt is better depends on an individual's training goals, experience, and load, as belt-free training builds intri...
By Alex
225-Pound Bench Press: The Elusive 'Youngest' Record, Training Factors, and Youth Safety
It is extremely difficult to definitively identify a single individual as 'the youngest' to bench press 225 pounds due to a lack of universal record-k...
By Alex
Push in PPL: Understanding the Workout Split, Key Exercises, and Benefits
In a Push, Pull, Legs (PPL) workout split, 'Push' refers to a training day focused on exercises involving pushing movements, primarily targeting the c...
By Jordan
225-Pound Bench Press: What Percentage of Men Can Lift It, Factors, and Training Strategies
While a very small percentage of the general male population can bench 225 pounds, this figure rises significantly among men who consistently engage i...
By Hart
