The 5×5 Workout Explained: The Classic Program for Size and Strength – Breaking Muscle
When it comes to training programs, there aren’t too many “plug and play” workouts that virtually guarantee results. More accurately, there aren’t too many programs that promise and actually deliver on those results.
11 Recovery Tips for Over-40 Lifters – Breaking Muscle
The closer a car gets to having six-figure mileage, the more important basic care and maintenance becomes. Our bodies are, unfortunately, pretty much the same — even more so for those of us who lift weights regularly. Most
Incline Bench Press vs. Flat Bench Press: Rethink Your Go-To Chest Press – Breaking Muscle
If you hit up your local commercial gym on any given Monday evening, you’ll see that chest training is one of the most popular workouts for many lifters. Two classic lifts regularly used in this high-priority session are th
12 Common Muscle-Building Mistakes – Breaking Muscle
The ability to build muscle in response to training is a part of our physiology. It’s deeply encoded in our DNA and persists throughout our lifespan. Meaning, lifters of any age and experience level should be able to add no
The Best Kettlebell Workouts for Beginners, for Fat Loss, and More – Breaking Muscle
When most people think of a gym, they usually picture a room filled with heavy barbells, a range of dumbbells, and maybe a variety of machines. But, one iron jewel has been dug out of the past and has become increasingly popu
The 9 Best Squat Variations for Size, Strength, and More – Breaking Muscle
While squats are the king choice for leg day, they’re also the bane of many lifters’ existence. Some people simply don’t squat due to negligent programming while they bias toward relatively easier upper body training. O
Lat Pulldown vs. Pull-Up: The Battle for a Bigger Back – Breaking Muscle
The lat pulldown and the pull-up are staples across many training programs — sometimes even coexisting within the same workout. Both exercises train the “vertical pulling” movement pattern and can be highly effective fo
Low-Bar vs. High-Bar Squats: What's the Best Lower-Body Builder for You? – Breaking Muscle
Squats are probably the first exercise a person ever performs — simply standing up from the ground. This is likely why squats are often dubbed as the king of exercises. Indeed, they are one of the best, if not the best exer
The Importance of a Bench Press Arch – Breaking Muscle
In some gym circles, you’re not considered a “true” lifter if nobody has ever asked you, “How much do you bench?” This fundamental exercise is the archetypal test of upper body strength and size. Yet, you might’ve