Forum: Exercises

I've tried several different things (light weight/high reps, pre-exhaustion, etc.) and was wondering if anyone had any advice? Maybe try fat grips or a fat bar? And yes my nutrition/supplementation/rest is on point. Thanks in advance!

I have noticed that I have an anterior pelvic tilt, which has probably come from so much sitting down over the years, and my choice of workouts (did a lot of crunches). At the same time I have been told that my form on the squat is good, until I get near to parallel where my lower back starts to...

"Intense (high VO2 max) or prolonged physical exercise stimulates cortisol release to increase gluconeogenesis and maintain blood glucose."-from wikipedia So does that mean playing basketball for 3 hours often causes my cortisol levels to rise and catabolize muscle? Also, wouldn't working out...

Hello there , I've been trying to maximize my technique in those 3 exercises for quite a while now... I'd appreciate any elaborated criticism on these given videos... So.. guys , please , tell me what am I doing wrong Squats Jb4zukFj4-k

I'm gonna get back and start lifting again after a couple of years break. Any cheaper options than just 24 hour fitness? Its where I use to always go to lift. I honestly just need a squat rack, bench, and a barbell + free weights, anything else is extraneous to me. I'm in Austin, texas.

My 10RM is 75lb on OHP, but I can't do a single rep at 80lb.. what's up with that?

For exercises, I don't mean the one's that are displayed on BB.com with minimal information. I want a detail description of how to perform the main exercises with correct form for maximum muscle growth and the effects of using a different technique. For instance, something that explains the DB...

I've been doing high-bar squatting for the past year, but have wanted to switch to low-bar to be able to handle heavier loads and to recruit more posterior chain muscles. However, putting the bar down further on my back, raising the elbows up really causes the bar to "dig in" against my...

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Just a quick question, if i use the EZ bar / a straight bar to do curls I get wrist pain (old injury i think), but if i use the tricep bar I can curl no problem with more weight. My questions: 1. will using the tricep bar still be working my bi's as well as the EZ / straight bar? Obviously...

I'm doing the AllPro beginner's program and want to make sure my squat form is good. Any corrections recommended? (Somehow the 'butt-wink' doesn't bother/hurt me) IjMbpdZOD7w Thanks

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Trying to get the neck thicker, what are some tips to get my neck back how it was in my playing days?

Hi everyone, I am a new member and so apologies for my ignorance in my first post. I am a beginner in bodybuilding. I have just looked at a beginner's guide to bodybuilding and recommended exercises. All the exercises require barbell/dumbbell or gym equipment. Are there alternatives that I...

I am new around here. I am a beginner and would like some input. I don't really have some one to teach me proper form and hence learning from youtube videos posted. I have just finished month one of muscle building program by john little. Age:26 Height:168cm or 5'6 Weight:64 kgs or 141 pounds...

Hey just wondering if anyone could suggest a strength based lifting program thats 3-4 days a week! I dont know whether I should stay on a beginner program or go onto an intermediate one My big three lifts are DL- 385lbs Squat-275lbs Bench-190lbs Thanks in advance!