Forum: Exercises

Hi all, I’m still a newbie when it comes to weightlifting. I’ve been taking it seriously for about 4-6 months but I’ve come across an issue when squatting. I’m 29yo. When I was 17 I broke my femur into 3 pieces, I have a metal rod and some pins in my left leg. I’ve noticed when squatting I’m...

So my db bench is 60 in each, while my bb is only 135. To add to that, my bench pr is 140. I was wondering why my bb bench is so low. I don't think it's my form, since I do the same thing when I do db bench (kness at 90 degrees, use leg drive on final reps, lie on shoulder blades rather than flat),...

I saw it at the start of https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSvmWU-0Zo0 Not sure if it's supposed to target the lower pecs in a stretched position? Seems very awkward.

Hi there. So a bit of background, I started lifting when I turned 18 but really started a program about 6 months later. At the time I was getting stronger. I was very weak and skinny, starting around 60kg (132lbs) @ 178cm (5'10) - Note I have a small frame with 6 inch wrists. I was at university...

I haven´t been deadlifting for long but still I see people that haven´t ever deadlifted lift 150 kg + (330 lbs). My deadlift PR is 130 kg (286 lbs). My bench PR is 115 kg (253 lbs) and squat PR is 130 kg (286lbs). My bodyweight is 83 kg (183lbs) and I am 22 years old. People often times point out...

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/sarah1.htm Whats your take on this? Is there definite benefits? Is anyones actively getting massages after their workouts? Im thinking that would be to expensive for most. Best bet is to have the girlfriend or wife do it but im assuming most just give you a...

The reason I ask this is because my BB bench is pretty bad. To put in perspective, I can rep 135, but my pr is 140. My DB bench is 60 in each hand, so it's only 15 pounds less than my bb bench. I was wondering if there's anything I should know when I transition. I'd assume my bb bench is low due to...

Whats up everyone. I just started going to the gym about 5 months ago. I've tried doing chest work outs with dumb bells but I can't keep them stable or straight like how I see others use them. I'm not able to keep them symmetrical and even when I'm pushing them up for chest exercises. Is...

Hello all, For about two months I've been casually working out using mostly body weight, pull up bar, and a single adjustable dumbell (willing to upgrade once I know what I'm doing). There is so much out there on the internet, it's overwhelming trying to put it all together and formulate the...

Hi Guys,i want to try to ask you. I have problems with shoulder rotation. And i want to ask you for some exercises, or help with my shoulder rotation problem(maybe disability). I am attaching a video to better describe my problem. Better is to open the video: External Rotation Test - Shoulder...

Hi, I found that I manage to progress on weighted pull-ups but I really can beat 12 normal pull-ups My form is clean on every rep, I mostly do a deadhang then I pull and then I go back on a dead hang position (like on competition). I can do 3 sets of 5 rep with 20kg and my max is around 35kg,...

What are some best practice back exercises that can strengthen back muscles both with or without machines? Is a back extension machine safe to use? I ask because the motion in a back extension machine seems to replicate what you are NOT supposed to do when picking up a heavy item from the...

What Exercises help me to have a Marked Abdomen? preferably Exercises that you can do at Home and how many Repetitions should i do? thank you

My rear delts are lacking a lot. I started doing 4 sets of reverse flies on the pec deck (I did 3 sets before), but I recently started doing straight bar cable rows, and was wondering if wide grip cable rows would be better for my rear delts. On the reverse fly, I was doing 3-4 sets, 8ish reps. I...

Every time I use the dorsi flexion machine, I feel the frontal part of my ankle being worked more than my tibialis anterior. I perform this exercise while seated. What are some adjustments I can make to properly target my tibialis anterior?

What exercise can I do for my hamstring apart from the leg curl (as it flares my knee) Already do back squat and RDL. Thanks

Always struggled with incline press. A few years back I herniated a disc in my neck doing it. Always figured I screwed up somehow. I know I have underdeveloped middle and lower traps from really focusing on big 3 lifts. Is it possible having underdeveloped traps could be contributing to poor...

I' m back to deadlifting after 2y break. This is my last heavy set of 350lb x 4. I know it's not impressive at all, but this felt really heavy for me. What would you say about my form? I dont feel like my back arch is good enough... www .streamable.com/3jjgp9

No doubt exercies is the best way to keep you healthy and smart, but you cannot ignore sleep. Here is a short guide that may help you. Choosing the best recliners for sleep can be a daunting task. There are so many options, and each one has its pros and cons. So how do you know which one is right...

Hello there, So I have a question regarding the use of isolation exercises for the bicep and tricep. If I’m running a 3 day full body split which consists of exercises like bench, ohp, rows, weighted chin ups, some weighted carry’s and face pulls ( I think these hit the bicep a little bit) ,...