Forum: Exercises

Is there more activation of the biceps and triceps in overhead press or incline press (30 degrees)? Also, can someone develop big triceps/biceps from doing overhead press and bent-over rows only? Can overhead press develop nice upper traps and neck or do you need to do additional exercises...

So i'm wondering what the rule would be for going up in weight without a spot. So I don't have spot, and am my gym doesnt allow them now because of COVID. I guess if i'm stuck I could yell for help or roll it off but Id rather that not happen :) My last set i'm doing 3 reps and could...

What would you expect a newcomer to the gym and to exercise in general, in the 18 to 35 male demographic be able to lift on these lifts? Squat Deadlift Bench Standing press Power clean So I'm asking for untrained 1 rep maxes on day one.

I'm a little confused here....I see the Stairmaster mentioned as a good leg/glute builder, but also mentioned as good cardio. Some people say not to do cardio after leg day, but then how does Stairmaster get incorporated into a leg workout if it can hurt recovery? I plan to do a upper body/lower...

I was wondering if anyone could recommend a good exercise for strengthening the lower trap. The two I've found are pull/chin ups and trap raises.

Been reading and asking around and it seems the general consensus is that low bar squatting is easier for most people, and enables greater poundage due to more muscle recruitment. That said, while some experienced lifters have a natural advantage with high bar, for many taller people with long...

I’m on allpro I failed bench on my last test day. And I’m approaching my test day again next week. I already feel like I’m going to fail bench again. That will be 10 weeks at the same weight on bench. If anything I feel like my bench is getting weaker. What could be the cause of this? ...

Hi everyone I have been on my weight loss journey for 7 months. So far 76 pounds lost! Originally was morbidly obese. The question - I am having quite a bit of difficulty achieving the correct form for the front squat. I know for the front squat your back is supposed to be straight and not...

Embarrassing subject but I'd like views from lifters who have the unfortunate experience of getting hemorrhoids after a heavy session of lifting. Generally it's due to your diet if you don't eat enough fibrous foods and then you strain too much on the toilet. In my case it happens when I strain...

Hello, I've heard some people mention benching with a slight incline and I'm wondering about people's knowledge and/or experience with this because I am considering it. I'm going to be following a program that includes only flat bench barbell pressing in terms of chest exercises (also overhead...

The theory goes that: - Heavy weight, low reps creates hard, dense muscle - Light weight, high reps creates big, soft muscle Always sounded like broscience to me. Muscle is muscle right? Surely “soft” muscle would just mean you’re carrying extra fat (and to some extent, water weight)?

Hi guys! Do you go to the gym or do sports at home? I am curious whether fintess applications could be a good alternative to visiting gyms. I've heard that today fitness app development is a very popular topic and there is a wide variety of such apps. If you are doing sports using such app, share...

Is handstand bad for lower back pain? Why? Can I do it without causing the problem? How? And are there any alternates or variation? Which one's?

Hey, Recently started doing french presses with the ez curl bar as my main tricep excercise and i like it. But i find myself doing 2 different motions in the middle of the set, its strange. When im holding the bar ontop of my head and begin lowering it i do either 1 of these 2 things, 1 - I...

Hiya, new beginner armbuilder enthusiast here, a quick question please: is it possible just to train arms and how would that effect the amount of protein i will need to take if its just the arms and nothing else?

I have heard people say you don't need to do incline if you just came off the flat bench (dumbbell or barbell) I mean is it necessary to perform incline on days when doing flat?

Just wondering what leg press hits more typically, glutes or quads? My glutes are fried from leg press, much more than quads. Wondering if this could indicate a slight imbalance. Oddly enough my glutes don't feel worked super hard squatting or deadlifting.