Training

“Watch out! It’s a trap!” Just kidding. I am, of course, talking about the trapezius muscles, which extends along part of the neck and down… Read More »How to Build Big Traps

The first step of designing an effective resistance training program is to select exercises with the greatest effect on muscle gain. Exercises can be categorized… Read More »Compound vs Isolation Exercises

Is warming up for wimps? No! Drop the image of the spandex-clad, sweatband-wearing jogger trying to lift their big toe up to their nose, because… Read More »How to Warm Up Before Lifting Weights

Weight loss can be as simple as shedding pounds. Optimal weight loss is another story. An excess of body fat is unhealthy. So too, is… Read More »Burn Fat Without Losing Muscle

Lest anyone ever suggest that muscle building involves little more than mindlessly lifting the heaviest weight manageable for a few sets of low repetitions using… Read More »Best Muscle Building Exercises

I’m writing this short post today because I want to talk about a great peace of lifting equipment I’ve been using more of lately –… Read More »How to Use Weight Lifting Wrist Straps