http://www.myweightlifting.com/weight-lifting-blog.html The Weight Lifting Blog keeps you up to date with MyWeightLifting.com. Be the 1st to see the newest workouts, diet & exercise tips & more. Subscribe Today! en-us weight lifting Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:51:41 GMT Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:51:41 GMT myweightlifting.com http://www.myweightlifting.com/lying-triceps-extension.html The lying triceps extension is a great isolation triceps exercise. Learn the proper form so you can start building bigger triceps now! You'll be glad you did. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:51:40 GMT http://www.myweightlifting.com/close-grip-bench-press.html Learn proper close grip bench press form. This exercise builds bigger triceps, strengthens your arms & even increases your bench press numbers. Sun, 22 Jan 2012 09:24:09 GMT http://www.myweightlifting.com/female-soldier-asks-how-do-i-bust-through-my-fat-loss-plateau-part-2-muscle-building-qa.html This page is continued from Part 1 2. You are eating too few calories and doing too much exercise.It sounds counterintuitive, but eating too little and Wed, 18 Jan 2012 01:51:12 GMT http://www.myweightlifting.com/female-soldier-asks-how-do-i-bust-through-my-fat-loss-plateau-part-1-muscle-building-qa.html Question: Hey Alex, I am at a fitness plateau, and it sucks! First off, I am a female so when I say I can bench 170 lbs., don’t think wow he is small. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:29:27 GMT http://www.myweightlifting.com/fat-ectomorph-female-lifter-needs-advice-part-1-muscle-building-qa.html Question: Hi. I'm a female, 5'10, 160 lbs. I've always been active with Pilates and yoga but have been totally committed to weight lifting, cardio and Fri, 13 Jan 2012 10:42:50 GMT http://www.myweightlifting.com/fat-ectomorph-female-lifter-needs-advice-part-2-muscle-building-qa.html This page is continued from Part 1.Don't Train Like a GirlYou didn't tell me much about your training program, so don't take it personally if I make false Fri, 13 Jan 2012 06:08:57 GMT http://www.myweightlifting.com/cardio-on-the-myx8-routine-myx8-qa.html Question: With the exception of the 5-10 minutes of light cardio for the warm up, is cardio allowed in any portion of the MYx8 routine? And if so, should Sat, 17 Dec 2011 11:52:12 GMT http://www.myweightlifting.com/barbell-shrugs.html Barbell shrugs are the most popular upper trapezius exercise for a darn good reason: They work! Learn proper shrugs exercise technique & find out if it's right for you. Fri, 16 Dec 2011 09:42:58 GMT http://www.myweightlifting.com/powerblock-dumbbells-review.html Read my PowerBlock dumbbells review to see if the PowerBlock dumbbells are the right adjustable dumbbells for you. Discover the pros & cons of this dumbbell system. Sun, 11 Dec 2011 07:08:00 GMT http://www.myweightlifting.com/powerblock-dumbbells.html Are the PowerBlock dumbbells the right adjustable dumbbells for you? This page includes a comparison chart of the different models, my recommendations, plus videos, pics & more. Fri, 09 Dec 2011 08:25:35 GMT http://www.myweightlifting.com/caloric-requirements-for-52-yo-diabetic-weight-trainee-muscle-building-qa.html Question: Hi Alex. I am 52 yrs old, 5'7 and 165 lbs. I want to build a ripped physique, but don't necessarily want to grow really big. I just want a body Sat, 19 Nov 2011 11:10:55 GMT http://www.myweightlifting.com/best-ectomorph-workout-strategies-muscle-building-qa.html Question: I looked at your article on different body types, and was intrigued to find that the ectomorph somatotype accurately describes both my personality Sat, 19 Nov 2011 05:57:04 GMT http://www.myweightlifting.com/ironmaster-dumbbells.html The Ironmaster dumbbells are one of the best pieces of equipment you can buy for your home gym. They are highly versatile, extremely durable and very simple to use. Wed, 16 Nov 2011 13:28:28 GMT http://www.myweightlifting.com/weight-training-shoes.html Weight training shoes are vital to reaching your fitness goals. Find the right footwear for you & be on your way to stronger lifts, better form & safer training. Sun, 23 Oct 2011 03:36:57 GMT http://www.myweightlifting.com/14-yo-can-i-gain-muscle-at-my-age-do-i-need-to-bench-muscle-building-qa.html Question: I'm 14 years old and 6'1 tall. I want to know if it's possible for my muscles to get bigger at my age. Also, do you have any tips on how to gain Sun, 16 Oct 2011 05:46:10 GMT http://www.myweightlifting.com/help-i-need-to-get-rid-of-my-man-boobs-is-it-gynecomastia-muscle-building-qa.html Question: How can I get rid of my man boobs? – Ali Khan (Saudi Arabia) Answer: Haha, well that's certainly a straight-to-the-point question. A Sun, 16 Oct 2011 05:17:34 GMT http://www.myweightlifting.com/16-yo-gaining-muscle-isolation-exercises-best-form-of-cardio-muscle-building-qa.html Question: Hi, I'm 16 and have one year left before I graduate high school. Nearly all the guys in my grade go to the gym. We're all trying to gain muscle Sat, 15 Oct 2011 09:17:53 GMT http://www.myweightlifting.com/best-fish-oil-supplement.html Discover the best fish oil supplement for you. Learn all about fish oil, its benefits, side effects, how to find your optimal dosage, discover buying tips & see my recommendation. Wed, 12 Oct 2011 07:45:04 GMT http://www.myweightlifting.com/fish-oil-dosage.html What fish oil dosage will give you the best results? I wish I could give a straight answer, but it depends on a few things. This page helps you find your optimal fish oil intake. Tue, 11 Oct 2011 04:55:00 GMT http://www.myweightlifting.com/caffeine-supplements.html Caffeine supplements are very cheap, yet effective pre-workout supplements. One tiny caffeine tablet provides tons of energy, improves mental focus & increases workout performance. Sun, 25 Sep 2011 06:22:55 GMT http://www.myweightlifting.com/best-multivitamin-supplement.html Discover the best multivitamin supplement for you. On this page, I'll talk about multivitamin benefits, their purpose, premium vs standard formulations & which one is best for you. Sun, 18 Sep 2011 03:27:00 GMT http://www.myweightlifting.com/valsalva-maneuver.html The Valsalva maneuver, which involves a specific breathing technique, can be used during weight training repetitions. It lets you lift heavier loads and protects your lower back. Sun, 11 Sep 2011 03:20:08 GMT http://www.myweightlifting.com/good-morning-exercise.html The good morning exercise is an excellent accessory movement to use to improve your squat & deadlift. It targets the hamstrings, but also strengthens the glutes, lower back & abs. Wed, 07 Sep 2011 03:42:15 GMT http://www.myweightlifting.com/box-squats.html Box squats are a squat variation that involves squatting down onto a box (or platform) of a given height. On this page, I'll explain the benefits of this exercise & how to perform it. Tue, 06 Sep 2011 08:12:13 GMT http://www.myweightlifting.com/best-creatine-supplement.html What is the best creatine supplement? On this page, I'll discuss the various creatine formulations, product blends, the form in which its manufactured & whether or not brand matters. Mon, 05 Sep 2011 03:14:23 GMT http://www.myweightlifting.com/buy-whey-protein.html Looking to buy whey protein? I'll tell you what to consider when buying whey protein powder. I'll discuss flavor, mixability, container size, type, brand & where to buy. Thu, 01 Sep 2011 07:12:03 GMT http://www.myweightlifting.com/band-squats.html Band squats are great for advanced weight lifters hoping to bust through plateaus & boost their squats. They enable you to train squat explosiveness & the lockout. Sun, 28 Aug 2011 04:28:13 GMT http://www.myweightlifting.com/reverse-band-squats.html Reverse band squats improve the lockout & explosiveness on traditional squats. This squat variation is a precise tool for advanced lifters who seek to target these aspects of the lift. Sat, 27 Aug 2011 02:24:09 GMT http://www.myweightlifting.com/squat-with-chains.html The squat with chains, or chain squat, is an advanced technique for increasing your squat strength & explosiveness. It adds a new layer of dynamic intensity to your squat training. Thu, 25 Aug 2011 08:17:43 GMT http://www.myweightlifting.com/partial-squats.html Partial squats, or partials for short, are an advanced exercise technique used to help bust through plateaus and sticking points on the traditional squat exercise. Tue, 23 Aug 2011 05:12:11 GMT http://www.myweightlifting.com/can-i-add-muscle-gain-strength-build-endurance-at-the-same-time-muscle-building-qa.html Question: I'm trying to put together a training program that will take care of endurance, strength, and mass, but I have some concerns. As it is I've divided Sun, 21 Aug 2011 04:49:48 GMT http://www.myweightlifting.com/15-yo-lifting-weights-for-months-with-disappointing-results-muscle-building-qa.html Question: Hello, I have been weight lifting for a few months. I am only 15 years old. I'm skinny, at 5'10 and 120 pounds. I've been lifting dumbbells at Sat, 20 Aug 2011 23:05:23 GMT http://www.myweightlifting.com/mixing-yok3d-with-another-preworkout-supplement-supplements-qa.html Question: Can I take Yok3d and another pre-workout powder, together? Or will this harm my body? – Anonymous Answer: Taking Yok3d plus another Sat, 20 Aug 2011 21:20:51 GMT http://www.myweightlifting.com/about.html Hello, my name is Alex. I'm the owner and author of MyWeightLifting.com. On this page, I'll tell you about myweightlifting.com, my history and why I started this site. Sat, 20 Aug 2011 05:42:23 GMT http://www.myweightlifting.com/weight-training-equipment.html Find weight training equipment reviews and information. See what gym equipment, accessories and apparel is worth your hard earned cash. Fri, 10 Jun 2011 21:41:38 GMT http://www.myweightlifting.com/can-i-take-nitric-oxide-supplements-with-caffeine-supplements-qa.html Question: Does coffee affect the benefits of taking nitric oxide? – Al (McAllen, Texas, USA) Answer: Hey Al, thanks for the question. First, let's Fri, 10 Jun 2011 00:04:44 GMT http://www.myweightlifting.com/300-lbs-expowerlifter-i-need-to-lose-weight-cardio-on-myx8-myx8-qa.html Question: Hi Alex. I just started doing your MYx8 Routine. Today is day 3 for me. I'm a former powerlifter and I competed during high school and into college. Sat, 28 May 2011 04:38:59 GMT http://www.myweightlifting.com/newbie-i-want-big-chest-arm-shoulder-muscles-muscle-building-qa.html Question: I have been lifting weights for 3 months. My height is 191 cm (6'3), and I weigh 80 Kg (176 lbs). I want to add muscle to my chest, biceps, triceps Wed, 25 May 2011 09:31:44 GMT http://www.myweightlifting.com/14-yo-can-i-gain-muscle-without-supplements-muscle-building-qa.html Question: Hey, I'm 14 years old and I want to know if I can build muscle without supplements, protein bars and shakes, or a hardgainer diet. Note that Tue, 24 May 2011 08:18:45 GMT http://www.myweightlifting.com/56-yo-2-months-slow-progress-what-to-change-muscle-building-qa.html Question: I am 56 years old and 215 lbs. I have been lifting every other day and running 3 miles every day for 2 months. My goal is to lose weight and Wed, 11 May 2011 01:16:55 GMT http://www.myweightlifting.com/dumbbell-lateral-raise.html The dumbbell lateral raise is a classic isolation dumbbell shoulder exercise that targets the lateral deltoid & is best for building shoulder mass. Fri, 01 Apr 2011 15:11:30 GMT http://www.myweightlifting.com/wrist-flexors.html The wrist flexors are set of muscles involved in moving the hands and fingers. See their anatomies and exercises. Sun, 27 Mar 2011 02:07:45 GMT http://www.myweightlifting.com/wrist-extensors.html Wrist extensors perform several crucial wrist, hand & finger movements. Discover their anatomies & discover the exercises that train them. Sun, 27 Mar 2011 02:05:58 GMT http://www.myweightlifting.com/pronator-teres.html The pronator teres is a forearm muscle that flexes & pronates the forearm. It's similar to the pronator quadratus, in location & function. Sun, 27 Mar 2011 01:54:13 GMT http://www.myweightlifting.com/pronator-quadratus.html The pronator quadratus pronates, or turns over, both the forearm & the hand. Discover its anatomy & how to train it. Sun, 27 Mar 2011 01:50:35 GMT http://www.myweightlifting.com/oblique-muscles.html The oblique muscles are divided into internal obliques and external obliques. Find of best obliques exercises & learn their anatomy. Sun, 27 Mar 2011 01:45:59 GMT http://www.myweightlifting.com/anterior-deltoid.html The anterior deltoid, or front deltoid, is 1 of 3 muscle heads on the deltoid muscle. Learn its anatomy & its exercises. Sun, 27 Mar 2011 01:04:34 GMT http://www.myweightlifting.com/lateral-deltoid.html The lateral deltoid, also called the outer deltoid, is 1 of the 3 deltoid heads. Learn its anatomy and how to train it. Sun, 27 Mar 2011 00:14:04 GMT http://www.myweightlifting.com/supinator-muscle.html The supinator muscle is a broad muscle that is curved & covers the superior third of the radius. See its anatomy & exercises. Sat, 26 Mar 2011 02:19:53 GMT http://www.myweightlifting.com/brachioradialis.html The brachioradialis muscle is a muscle located at the upper-outer portion of the forearm. See its anatomy & the best exercises to train it. Sat, 26 Mar 2011 01:03:26 GMT