shoulders articles

3 exercises when MACHINES ARE BETTER than free weights

One of the biggest reasons people get stuck in the gym is confusion around what they should be using. Free weights. Machines. Cables. Everyone has a strong opinion, and most of them are presented like there’s a right or wrong answer.
There isn’t.
If your goal is fat loss, muscle building, or simply getting stronger, you should be using a mix of all three. Each piece of equipment has advantages, and good programming is about using the right tool for the job — not blindly sticking to one style of training.
Yes, there are times where free weights are the better option. They … Read more

3 Workouts to get that V-shape

If masculinity had a silhouette, the classic V-shape would be it.
Broad shoulders, a narrow waist, and flaring lats create a powerful, heroic look—and it’s a physique many men are chasing for good reason. The V-shape doesn’t just look impressive; it signals strength, athleticism, and confidence.
Below are three focused training strategies to help you build it properly.

1. Getting Broader Shoulders
Your shoulder width is partly influenced by the length of your clavicles (collarbones). That’s genetics—and we can’t change it.What is fully within your control is how much muscle you build on top of that frame.
To create the illusion of wider shoulders, you … Read more

You’re making your bad posture worse by doing this

Drop sets explained

DROP SETS: MAKE YOUR WORKOUTS NASTIER
Drop sets are one of my favourite training techniques for increasing the workload of a session without having to spend another 30 minutes in the gym.
They’re brutal.
They’re simple.
And when used properly, they can be a fantastic tool for building muscle and getting more out of your training.
But what exactly is a drop set?
WHAT IS A DROP SET?
Quite simply, you perform a set of an exercise until you reach your target reps or close to failure.
Then you reduce the weight and immediately carry on.
No long rest. No wandering around the gym. No scrolling through Instagram.
You just … Read more

2 Tips for Perfect lateral raises

10 Tips to start gaining muscle

So you want to build some real lean muscle..
You may have just started or very early on in your muscle building journey. Or you may have been training for some time and hit a plateau.
Whichever your situation, these 10 tips (as unusual or even boring you may find them), will absolutely help you add pounds of muscle to your frame.
Eat enough protein
You can’t build muscle without putting in the building blocks. You absolutely need dietary protein to build muscle & the best sources come from animals (poultry, fish, beef, dairy). Animal proteins will always contain a better more complete range … Read more

Should You Stretch When Lifting Weights?

Guys, your arms, chest and shoulders (aka gunz, pecs & boulders) are your male ‘show muscles.’ They set you apart from the average Joe couch potato and you work hard at them but are you maximising your potential?
Here is a tip for each to maximise your gainz!
Biceps:
Point your elbow at the floor. When performing any variation of bicep curls whether it be barbell, dumbbell, standing or seated. You should always keep your elbows pointing at the floor and also lead with your little finger.
One of the main roles of the biceps muscle is to supinate (turn your palms to face … Read more

VIDEO: 2 tips to improve your shoulder workout

Manipulate these to grow

Have you stopped growing? Are you stuck with the same body size and shape?
How often do you change your workout? Have you been lifting the same weights for what seems like forever? Do you do the same workouts every week? Do you train only a few body parts & miss others out like legs?
If any of this sounds familiar then you need a programme designed by a professional that can help you develop your physique to your absolute potential. I know because I’ve been there myself and I’ve coached hundreds of men out of plateaus so that they continue to … Read more