Overhand Vs Underhand Barbell Row – Which One Should You Do?
In this instructional video, Redcon1 Head Trainer Joe Bennett teaches us the differences in using overhand vs. underhand grip on a barbell row. Both variations are useful, but as Joe explains they really need to be treated as two separate exercises. Overhand barbell rows tend to naturally bow a persons elbows out and make for […]
No Pain? No Problem
Mainstream portrayal of the professional bodybuilder is a facade of glamour and machismo douchebaggery. However, those with even the slightest of insights into the iron industry are aware that such a lifestyle is relentlessly demanding and fiscally inept. Among the gamut of professional athletes, bodybuilders – even at the highest level – exhibit a severely […]
Alternative Medicines (Aromatherapy) 3/3
An evergreen, Sandalwood is easily recognized by its woody fragrance. It is an expensive oil given the length of time it takes for a tree to reach maturity, the best time to extract and distill the essential oil. It has numerous aromatherapy benefits. Extraction and Application: Sandalwood oil is extracted and distilled from the wood […]
Alternative Medicines (Aromatherapy) 2/3
Lavender is one of the most popular essential oils on the market and for good reason. It smells great and is an effective stress-relieving oil. The name stems from the Latin word lavera, meaning to wash. In addition to stress-relieving properties, Lavender is a healing aid against colds, flu and migraine. Extraction and Application: Lavender is […]
Alternative Medicines (Aromatherapy) 1/3
Within the world of alternative medicines, there are many options available. Although some people may not put much trust in some of these alternative methods, others are reaping their benefit daily from simply giving them a chance and having an open mind. This is the category I fell into. I had heard many good things […]
Professional bodybuilding’s on/off relationship with Kai Greene
There are currently (as of 6/27/2017) fifteen athletes qualified for the open class at the Mr. Olympia 2018. It doesn’t take much imagination to conclude that Kai would have no problem dealing with the majority of them, but his potential problems arise when you get down to last year’s top four. Phil Heath, Shawn Rhoden, […]