Exercise and Training

This is the section we cover individual body part training along with strength and mass training theories. What training section would be complete without talking about dealing with injuries and their prevention.

General Exercise and Training

Let’s start with some general exercise information

• Pull-ups for Muscle Mass
• The Warm Up and Cool Down

Training Methods

If you are looking at training for power, strength and increasing muscle mass then you should read

• Methods of Training
• Training Past Failure

Sometimes you just can’t beat old school training.

• Old School Progressive Training: Maximal Lifting based on the Methods Used by Steve Reeves

Some other training methods and routine worth a read include:

• Three Day Split Routine – Push-Pull-Legs
• What is Volume Training (VT)?
• High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) Routines

Exercises

If you are looking for some specifics then here’s some great exercises.

• How to Bench Press 140kg (308lbs), guaranteed!
• How to Build a Big Raw Squat
• Training the Overhead Press for Strength

Need to build up specific body parts? These will help.

Arms

• How to Get Big Arms – Our Guide
• Killer Arm Workout
• 12 Minute Killer Tricep Workout
• Specific Training to Target Tricep Weakness
• 5 Minute Forearm Workout

Chest

• Simple Chest Workout – Short but Effective
• 30 Minute Chest Training

Back

• Thick Back Workout – Bodybuilding Exercises for Thickness
• Shrug it Off! Time under Tension (TUT) Training for Big Traps

Shoulders

• Want Big and Balanced Shoulders? – Workout Routine for Mass and Proportion
• Smart Shoulder Training

Legs

• Big Legs Workout Routine – 4 Great Exercises for Mass
• Intense Quad Training for Building Massive Quads
• How to Get Big Hamstrings – Tom Prince Style
• Leg Curl Alternatives for Building Decent Hamstrings
• James’ Three Minute Calf Workout
• Another Quick Calf Workout

Buying Guides and Reviews

For those of you that to do at least some of your training at home there is a wealth of equipment avalable to you. We not only review some of the best products available we also guide you through what to look for and discuss features etc to help you buy something that you will be happy with.

So, let’s take a look at some popular bits of kit that you can buy for your own home gym.

Weights Related

• Cable Crossovers
• Calf Raise Machines
• Power Racks
• Weight Benches
• Power Towers / Stations

Cardio

• Treadmills
• Cross Trainers
• Fan Bikes
• Vertical Climbers
• Skipping Ropes
• Rowing Machines
• Spin Bikes

These are just a small selection of our round-ups. See below for even more reviews.

Here’s all of our training articles laid out in date order