Bodybuilding training (pg. 3)

Barbell curls or dumbbell curls? - Is there a benefit of doing barbell curls over dumbbell curls, or vice versa? Is one considered better than the other?

Tips for adding winter muscle bulk - As the dark and cold winter evenings quickly approach us, the shift in seasons marks the switch in periodisation phrases for many bodybuilders.

Beginners guide to chest training - In this article we aim to uncover the best methods by which to train the chest, and get an idea of how to best structure your training to ensure balance and optimal results.

Squat vs leg press - A look at the differences between the squat and the leg press.

Powerful bodybuilding exercises - If you want to transform your physique you need to hit the gym hard. Here are some of the top exercises per body part!

Home leg workout using dumbbells - This article outlines four leg exercises which can be performed at home, with nothing more than a set of dumbbells.

Dumbbell curl vs. barbell curl - This article looks at each exercise in turn and outlines the benefits of drawbacks of both these popular curling exercises.

Training the forearms - A selection of forearm exercises

Pull up bar exercises - Exercises which can be performed using a pull up bar

Build super arms with super sets! - Whatever your current level, super sets for your arms could unleash greater growth, increase intensity and reduce your workout time.

Improving grip strength - I have small forearms and hands, and my grip often fails when using dumbbells and barbells. How can I improve my grip?

Three effective shoulder exercises - This workout incorporates three exercises which collectively target all three heads of the deltoids effectively.

Weight training without a spotter - Training techniques which we can implement to intensify our training without the need for a training partner or spotter.

Low priority (core, forearms and calves) workout - This workout goes against the grain of what we normally advise, yet it does address the desire of many trainers to specifically target the smaller notable muscle groups, moreover it can be tailored into an overall effective plan.

Training traps with shoulders or back? - There seems to be a split between those trainers who train their traps (trapezius muscle structure) with their shoulders and those who train them during a back workout. Who is right?

Barbell or dumbbell bench press - which is better? - Both the barbell and dumbbell bench press are popular chest exercises, so we will examine if one should be favoured over the other.

Try 5x5 to break through your training plateau - If you're stuck in a training rut it may be worthwhile introducing a new repetition scheme into your training, such as 5x5, to break through the plateau.

6 weeks progress - what can be achieved by keeping things simple - Thanks to the recent progress shots shared by Tony Barnes on MuscleTalk.co.uk we can see what is achievable by keeping things simple and following sound fundamentals, all within a 6 week time frame.

Get the most from your calve training - This article covers what the author believes to be the two most important aspects of calve training; calve raise form and training volume.

Body part split training, not for beginners! - Highly recommended no bull advice from personal trainer John Hill!