Have you ever seen people walk into your gym with full duffel bags while the only thing you ever seem to need is a water bottle? What’s in those bags, and is it all really necessary? In reality, there are many workout accessories that people bring to the gym because…
6 Tips for Achieving Proper Weightlifting Form
As I’ve stressed in many of my other posts, proper weightlifting form is a key factor in determining the efficacy of your workouts and how much muscle growth you’re able to achieve. If you’re not using safe and effective lifting technique, you’ll likely end up wasting a lot of time…
How to Create Your Own Workout Plan
If you want to start working out and are serious about building muscle, then it’s necessary to first have a workout plan. While you could just follow another person’s program or develop one with a personal trainer, a lot of people also just prefer to come up with their own….
What Is Ego Lifting and Why Should You Avoid It?
When it comes to strength training, being able to lift heavy weights seems to be an overwhelming priority for many people. Maybe it’s to try and impress others; maybe it’s a genuine belief that weight is the primary contributor to muscle growth. Unfortunately, this often leads to a common mistake…
How to Spot Someone at the Gym
Being good at spotting is extremely valuable. When you’re at the gym, you have a duty to maintain a safe environment for everyone around you, and being able to spot someone when they need it is one of the most important ways you can ensure the safety of others. It…
What Is the Mind-Muscle Connection?
As many of you may be taking your first serious dive into the world of fitness, you might be gaining exposure to many new fitness-related terms on the web or in conversations with others, which could be leaving you lost and with many questions. If you’re reading this post, one…