Lifting Weights

Like all muscles, the neck muscles, particularly the sternocleidomastoid muscles, respond well to hypertrophy training, which means size. So how often should you work your […]

No, the shrug exercise does not make the neck bigger. The shrugs do hit muscles near your neck like the upper trapezius and the levator

No, your neck does not naturally get thicker from lifting weights. In fact, you may see your neck measurement drop a bit. This is because

You can absolutely build up your neck muscles. The muscles are already there, although they might be small if you haven’t needed them to get

Many guys wonder how effective bodyweight exercises can be, especially compared to lifting weights. When it comes to building muscle, it seems like most people

Are push-ups comparable to the barbell bench press? I was reading Shane’s new article on bodyweight training over at Bony to Beastly a few days

Front squats are a variation of the squat exercise, and they are very good for the lower body, mostly working the quads, which are your

What’s the price of an Olympic barbell these days? It depends. Barbells come in different types, materials, coatings, bearings, and quality. Inside, we’ll take a

I’ve been working out for a long time now—over ten years now. But for a long time, I was putting in the time, effort, and

There was a period of lifting when I had plateaued, making it incredibly boring for a little while because I wasn’t getting stronger. One of