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Joe Rogan's Kettlebell Training Guide, How To Perfect The Decline Bench Press + More // GI Workout Guides

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Joe Rogan’s Muscle-Building Kettlebell Workout

Joe Rogan is one of the biggest podcasters in the world today and is also known for being a UFC commentator. Prior to that, Rogan worked as a television host and comedian. While hosting the famous The Joe Rogan Experience podcast, Rogan has also focused on his personal health and fitness.

During a recent episode of JRE, Rogan shared an example of a workout that involves kettlebells.

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Jeff Cavaliere Explains How to Use Creatine Effectively & Debunks Myths

Jeff Cavaliere is a renowned exercise scientist and fitness expert with decades of experience promoting health, nutrition, and physical wellness. As a former strength and conditioning coach and head physical therapist for the New York Mets, his expertise spans bodybuilding, fitness, and nutrition. He has also authored multiple books on these topics, solidifying his reputation as a trusted authority in the industry.

Recently, Cavaliere shared valuable insights about creatine, one of the most widely researched and popular supplements in fitness and bodybuilding. In his analysis, he delves into the benefits, potential side effects, and science behind this powerhouse supplement. 

Are Shrugs Really the Best Exercise for Traps?

When you think of building a complete physique, one thing you need are impressive traps — those thick, mountainous muscles that sit between your neck and shoulders. The first trap exercise that probably comes to mind is the classic shrug, whether that be barbell or dumbbell. It’s a staple in gyms everywhere. Just grab a pair of dumbbells, lift your shoulders toward your ears, and repeat.

But the question stands: Are shrugs really the best exercise for developing your trapezius muscles? Or is this movement just overrated gym lore?

Our team at Generation Iron is going to break down the anatomy of the traps, explore the role shrugs play in building them, and consider what other exercises may deserve a spot in your training program.

The 4-Step Process For Treating Common Gym Injuries

A tweak here and there in the gym is common amongst regular gym-goers or newbies. The journey of packing on muscle mass and adding strength is a long and hard road, and the human body is fragile and gym injuries are likely to happen at some point or another. Weird things can happen when you are throwing around a fully loaded barbell or heavy dumbbells. Sometimes this may prevent you from pushing yourself to your fullest capability, or you’re afraid if you injure yourself you’ll lose all your progress. 

If you’ve recently had a tweak, sprain, or strain in the gym or want to know what to do in case that happens, our team at Generation Iron has put together a guide covering the acronym “RICE” (rest, ice compression, elevation), which is used to treat various injuries. 

The Ultimate Guide to the Decline Bench Press

When it comes to developing the size and strength of the chest, there is no exercise that quite compares to the barbell bench press. There are two common barbell bench press variations that can be used to accelerate progress – the incline and decline bench press.

For optimal pectoral development, a combination of all three bench exercises should be performed.

Our team at Generation Iron is going to look more closely at the decline bench press, explain how to effectively perform the exercise, highlight specific benefits and provide a number of decline bench variations and alternatives.