After looking at barbell bench press, let’s look at another similar workout for chest. The main muscle being worked out is chest (pectoralis). Triceps and shoulders are involved too. Therefore, it is a compound exercise. I do both barbell bench press and barbell dumbbell bench press. Both has its own advantages – dumbbell benches allows [...]

I had this problem – my right bicep was bigger than the left. My left trapezius (the muscle right beside the neck and before the shoulder) was bigger than the right. So were my thighs. So, for laymen like us, this so called muscle imbalance is quite common. What is the big deal then? Symmetrical [...]

While you have heard about many great compound exercises (the squat and bench press for example), deadlift itself is essential. Still not convinced? Read this article to understand why the deadlift is a must for bodybuilders.

Few months ago, I have felt a pain at my right wrist while I was doing bench press. When it happened the first time, the pain went away within a day. I tightened the wrist strap attached with my glove thinking that the problem would be solved. Sadly, the pain came back a week after, [...]