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The standard face-pull variation is excellent for shoulder health, better posture, and better pressing and pulling. However, your shoulders, traps, and upper back muscles run at different angles, but if you only train them at one angle, you’re leaving behind potential gains. Some lifters rely on one or two variations, potentially neglecting certain upper back […]
Mike Sommerfeld is preparing for a back-to-back victory in the Arnold Classic Physique division in March, but instead of hitting the gym with uncontrolled intensity, this elite bodybuilder is focusing on his form to build massive shoulders. Recently, the man mountain took to Instagram to share what he considers the three biggest myths surrounding building […]
Building a big back is a priority for competitive bodybuilders, so it’s reassuring to hear that technique is more important than genetics when it comes to adding muscle mass. That’s exactly what 2025 Arnold Classic champion Mike Sommerfeld’s stair row technique claims in one of his recent Instagram posts, demonstrating the benefits of the back-building […]
The landmine has been around much longer than you realize. Long before it became a staple, lifters would prop a barbell in a corner to perform T-Bar Rows. What started as a side hustle became an effective tool for improving strength, power and performance. Many view incline barbell training as training wheels for barbells or […]
Andrew Jacked enters the 2026 Arnold Classic as a strong competitor in the Open division after an impressive fourth-place finish at the Mr. Olympia 2025. To conquer the podium against the likes of Hadi Choopan, Nick Walker and Martin Fitzwater, the Nigerian bodybuilder will have to bring a big but conditioned package to the podium […]
It’s a challenge to lift heavy weights above your head – and keep them above your head. That’s where lockout problems arise. Elbows drive forward, ribs flare, and eventually the press turns into a standing incline bench. The weight still goes up, but the position is gone, along with your strength, shoulder health, and much […]
Key Takeaways Evidence-based training is the foundation of a good resistance training program. The shoulder exercises presented here will develop both strength and function. ACE-sponsored research compared muscle activation of the anterior, medial and posterior deltoids when performing 10 different exercises. To learn how to properly perform […]
Four-time Mr Olympia Jay Cutler is a fan of standing dumbbell front raises, but the retired legend recently explained that his strong back meant his traps would take the load off the shoulder muscles he was targeting. To restore balance, Cutler says he uses the lying dumbbell front raise with great success. Here’s how to […]
Shaun Clarida took on some serious giants in Japan this week, beating Florian Poirson and Joan Pradells to qualify for the 2026 Mr Olympia competition. While in the Land of the Rising Sun, the big man tackled some super fly training that was tough on the chest and deltoids. Luckily, he shared his epic session […]
