Am I working out wrongly if I don't feel pain through the day after exercising?

Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS), also called muscle fever, is the pain and stiffness felt in muscles several hours to days after unaccustomed or strenuous exercise.The soreness is felt most strongly 24 to 72 hours after the exercise.[1]:63

Any good exercises to gain muscles on the lower stomach?

I liked that you asked about gaining muscle on the lower [abdomen] stomach instead of asking about how to get ripped abs. As someone who has dealt with weak and compromised pelvic floor muscles and hip flexors in the past, I believe

Are eggs enough to build muscles?

No, you need to exercise as well that too like hell !!!Just Kidding.Now with proper diet apart from eggs, such as sprouts from moong dal, gram, soya, you can add the natural protein intakes. If you eat non veg, do take 30-50 gms of boiled chicken

Are great trap muscles built by doing heavy compound movements (like deadlifts) or should they have exercises dedicated to them (like shrugs)?

While you are most likely referring to the superior or upper trapezius muscles, there are actually three different sections of the trap muscles and it is important not to neglect any particular group. With that being said, however, if you

Are kettle bells better than dumbbells for building muscle?

It really depends on the exercises. I don't think there is any "best" anything. Some equipment is better for a particular thing than another piece of equipment.A word of warning however. Kettle bells were used back in the day like the turn of the century for exercises the dumb bells are used for today. See below.Triceps extension...

Are one armed pushups a significant way to gain muscle?

No. It's just a show-off move....totally unnecessary and I personally think its an injury risk.Stick to the big compound moves like squat, bench, overhead press, pull-ups, dead-lifts. You will gain muscle.If you have no access to the gym or any equipment and you are looking to hit the chest, then stick

Are push-up better than lifting weights for chest muscle mass?

Push-ups is a great exercise to build strength into your upper body core i.e. it involves multiple muscles mainly Chest and Triceps. It helps to increase strength but here the strength is limited due to the only involvement of body-weight. You will gain the initial muscle mass to support your body-weight framework.

Are pushups alone enough for a toned body?

For a toned Upper body - Yes Pushups are great but you need to do different variations of it to target different parts of the upper body.Wide Grip Push UpTarget-ChestClose Grip Pushup/Diamond push UpsTarget-TricepsDivebomber/Hindu Push UpsTarget-Chest,Triceps,Lower back and

Are resistance Bands as good as weights for building muscles?

They are great for fat loss , and initial muscle gain. They help you do a certain workouts too like Assisted Pullups . But if you want to gain some serious muscle you have to lift weights !You can use resistance band to do a full body workout too !Squats , Overhead shoulder presses , Abs ,

Are resistance bands good for building muscle and a good alternative to weights?

They are great for building muscle. I wouldn't say they're a good alternative as they are even better when added to weights.Using resistance bands with weights is called

Are show muscles different in composition from muscles developed for a purpose?

I'm no expert on body building, but the trainers I've read say,

Are six pack abs worth all the work to achieve?

Short answer no.For me, living in the UK it's always cold and miserable so I don't go to the beach often. The thing with 6 packs is they're (obviously )only visible with your shirt off. You gotta ask your self how many times your shirts gonna be

Are squats helpful in building muscle strength?


Are there any workouts that will build muscle without building mass?

If your question intended to ask about building muscle strength without building muscle mass, the answer is yes.The difference is programs built for muscle hypertrophy (growth) versus strength and power. The latter programming focuses on central nervous system (CNS) training where

Are there people who gained weight after joining a Gym?

Yes! It happens and it will happen even if you leave say, aerobics or dance or jogging, in fact any physical activity done on regular basis.Your body didn't gain weight in a single day, it certainly won't lose it in a day. It takes months of following a workout and diet regimen.Now you're following

As a new bodybuilder, what supplements do I need to take to build muscle?

You do not need any supplements.Let me write that again. You do not need any supplements to build muscle.In fact, people who rely on protein powders and vitamin supplements are giving themselves a false sense of security. They think that since the

Besides genetics, why do some people have small calf muscles and some people have big calf muscles?

As a recreational bodybuilder, I noticed my calves were small. They look like softballs on a stick or what is referred to as high calves. Other guys had calves that disappeared into their shoes like they didn't have Achilles tendons. Training them 3x/week for 2 months got me from 16 to 17.5 inches. When I stopped

Can 20 push ups a day for 6 months get you jacked?

Nope.Sorry dude.Try googling progressive calisthenics.Google it together with the terms

Can a guy be very muscular and at the same time very flexible?

Definitely. In fact a more flexible muscle have stronger strength potential. The muscle is attached to our bones via tendons which is muscle fibers. Muscle fibers can grow longer by stretching and in general longer muscle fibers can also grow bigger in size. A short muscle fiber has limited strength.

Can a human flex any of their muscles so hard that they would injure themselves or tear the muscle?

It is very unlikely but not for the reasons that have been put forth so far.Plenty of YouTube videos show that muscles can excerpt enough force to injure/tear but the force requirements for such are very high. Without some sort of external resistance

Can anyone can give me the most effective exercise for each muscle group?

If you are amateur then you should start the exercise first for gaining strength in your arms. This is d most important step before you start your proper workout.As far as i have experienced body weight training exercises are more effective.. Body weight exercises are good for ripped body.following are some exercises....Surya Namaskar push-up/

Can calisthenics help me build muscle?

It's really good if you know what you're doing and keep adding the challenge and weights for your workouts. Calisthenics is mostly (hope I said this right) about mastering difficult skills as Gymnast do, but at the same time you build your overall strength over time (lots and lots of compound workouts).Depending on

Can endurance training build muscle?

Indirectly yes, but only assuming that you also incorporate weight training in addition to your weight training.Let me explain how endurance training compliments weight training in your quest to build more muscle (vs people that skip endurance training altogether, in favour of only

Can endurance weight lifting build muscle mass?

Our bodies are the most efficient machines on the planet.With that, it would not be an efficient use of energy to have to fuel large masses of muscle to perform a task with endurance. So, on the surface I will tell you: No, building

Can flexing your abs for long periods of time throughout a day help build muscle?

Yes, when you say flexing I suppose you mean vacuum. its a great technique to have the ab muscles flexed and controlled which in turn help in better abs.Vacuum was practiced by many great bodybuilder of 70 and 80. even yoga practitioner do that exercises here are few Tips which can help. To

Can gymnastic rings build muscle?

At the same time looking at the summer time Olympics the last few days you might be hard pressed not to realize the satisfactory physiques possessed via many of the athletes. However through far and away the most muscular our bodies perpetually belong to the gymnasts and the sprinters. These guys definitely know easy methods

Can higher body fat contribute to someone's strength positively?

Not directly but indirectly yes for the following reasons:If you have more body fat, your muscles leverages change, which can make exercises easier depending how you store fat.You have more cushionining around your joints, which can also help you lift more.If you have more body fat, your likely in a surplus of calories,

Can I actually do a clean bulk? To where I bulk and won't lose my six pack?

You're going to put on fat and that's a neccessary evil if you want to bulk up and get insane results. In saying that, you can still keep your six pack if you're lean enough.Think of it like having a haircut. If you get down to 10% and bulk up to 13–14% you'll still have your 6 pack,

Can I build and maintain muscle mass whilst playing badminton?

It is the fastest racquet sport in the world-Why should you care?-It will make you sharper, your brain will interpret the surroundings faster, you will be alert and it improves your reflexes.The game is played in a relatively small court, but due to its pace, it will

Can I build more muscles just by doing different push-ups at home? I'm currently moderately built.

Yes, you can build more muscle by doing push-ups.Any exercise is better than no exercise. Pick 3–4 variations of push-ups and set a goal of doing a certain number of each kind every other day. Once you get comfortable and can get the pre-determined number of each done, increase the number. A couple things

Can I build muscle at age 52 through weight lifting?

Can you Travis?There will be a few points to take under consideration.Past manual work experience.Past workout experience.Dedication.KnowledgeYou've probably heard the term old man strength. It means you've been busy in your life and have great muscle memory.If not, dedication can

Can I build muscle by lifting the same weight but increase the number of reps over time?

Of course, you can! That's one way to progressively overload.I think most people would agree that progressive overload is the number one key for muscle growth over time. Period.And while the famous application of progressive overload is by adding weight over time, you can achieve that in other ways. For instance, you can add reps as you mentioned here.

Can I build muscle if I work the same body part every day?

My answer is No, but there is possiblites.Here is reason to Not Work the Same Muscles Every Day.If you're looking to get a toned body and improve your fitness fast, you could be forgiven for thinking the harder and more often

Can I build muscle in one month?

Of course. You can build muscle in a day (well actually 2–3 days). But don't be misled by all of the BS that you may read. Averaged out over the long-term, the amount of muscle that you can gain in an average month will vary from 0–3lbs. at best. It takes

Can I build muscle with 20 pound dumbbells?

Yes and no. Depending on what exercise you're doing, 20 lbs may be too much or too little. If you want to get really big and muscular, 20 lbs will be tough to do it with, because there limited progressive overload.Progressive overload is the increase in stress on the muscle during

Can I build muscles and abs without bulking?

Yes, there is no need to bulk to gain muscle. bulking is a advanced technique performed by bodybuilder to maximize their muscle gain. professional bodybuilders often have many years of training, well over 15 years. When you have trained for such a long time it is difficult to gain muscle due to the natural limits*. Lets

Can I build muscles owing to 'muscle memory'?

Working out actually builds muscles and has less to do with muscle memory.You are able to do more pushups because the repetition and strain signals to your your body to put resources into growing your actual muscle fibrils and cells,

Can I convert to a dumbells only weightlifting routine and still build and maintain optimal muscle mass?

Well I have 3 ways to answer this question!1-Hypothetically asking ?Than I would have to just say yes, you can !Have a nice life !2- A question just to take money from Quora ?No fucking answer for you.3-You have issues with machines and cables? You have issues

Can I exercise every day and build muscle?

I think you can. I work out everyday and I mostly do push ups and pull ups.This is what I do actually.Morning:52 push ups after waking up.Why 52? I actually can't do more than that !!You probably know, the right way to

Can I exercise only 3 consecutive days at the gym and rest the following days, then repeat the same routine and see good results?

Hi, Samy. Thanks for the A2A!Sure you can do this! I constantly switch my workouts up based on my mood and goals for each month. Now there is a good way to do this and a bad way to do this.Let's focus on the good side of this routine.The setup would need to be similar to what I'm

Can I gain 10+ lbs of muscle after training for 4+ years? I haven't done well in the first place. The total muscle mass I gained is just roughly 20lbs.

Twenty pounds is not all bad. Despite the various bits of advice out there, basically people don't know what the ideal signal is for hypertrophy - lots of factors and lots of individual differences. You can add weight but there will be an individual biological ceiling where the

Can I gain muscle and lose fat just by doing body weight workouts?

Absolutely. The trick is just to be consistent. The difference between body weight exercises and free weight exercises is your body weight. If you want to do 10 pullups but you weight 210 lbs, you're going to have a really hard time because you have so much extra weight. If you want to do 10 pullups and

Can I get muscle mass without bodyweight exercises?

Well....Bodyweight exercises are not even a particularly good way to gain muscular mass or

Can I increase muscular strength at 38?

Use salads as a major part of your diet, stick with stems and leaves. Avoid all fried/junk foods. Incorporate climbing stairs, jogging in daily workout plan. Eat tofu/chickpeas for protein. Do not overeat, 6 small meals, lots of water, ample sleep should  do well. After you are accustomed, start with mild weight training, consult a trainer for same.

Can I increase my strength with weight training on an empty stomach?

In the beginning, sure, you could do this.I'm not sure why you would want to, but it's certainly possible.Once you get past your novice phase, or even into the middle of it though, you're going to notice that your energy level simply isn't up to the task. You'll want to eat something, preferably carbs,

Can I lift without gaining muscle?

Great question! This is a huge misconception when it comes to weightlifting, and I will try my best to clear it up!As I am sure you may be familiar with, there are many different types of exercise. For example (just

Can I make a good body working out at home instead of going to gym? Can I make a physique like below working out with dumbbells/barbells without the machines?

Actually this is how I started lifting - I bought myself a pair of 3kg dumbbells and started exercising at home. I was following a workout program called Yourself!Fitness. Basically a lady shows you the exercises and you just copy whatever she does (youtube hardly had any exercise programs in this

Can I train a muscle two times a week?

Well you can but the bigger question is which ones? All of'em?The First case: Hitting only selective muscles 2 times a week.I can share my old workout routine. May be that helps.Day Muscle # of ExercisesMonday Back 4Biceps 3Tuesday Chest 4Triceps 3Wednesday Legs 4-6Thursday Shoulder 5-6Friday Biceps 4Triceps 4Saturday AbsSunday RestI needed to train my arms more than other

Can I train if my muscles sore?

Generally speaking - I wouldn't recommend it. The soreness in your muscle is typically a result of two things:Mechanical damage (micro-tears in actin-myosin pairs that make your muscles contract); orDamage from hydrogen ions and mounting acidity as a result of high-intensity exercise in largely anaerobic condition(many people mistakenly think of soreness as

Can I turn my flabby chest into muscles with pushups alone?

No, you cannot transform fat into muscle, nor can you spot reduce. Having muscles will support your flab better and you will look less

Can I work the same muscle group everyday?

The common theory is that different muscle groups can be trained with different frequencies, depending on their function.For example, calves and abs are muscle groups that are constantly engaged in everyday life and therefore can be trained with a higher frequency.  You

Can kickboxing build muscle mass/size?

Yes and no. Kickboxing and Muay Thai CAN build up muscle and size, as there is a muscle building component to it. When my old roommate first got started with Muay Thai, he ended up gaining, like, 10 pounds of muscle over the course of a

Can muscle strength be achieved without muscle building muscle?

If you gain a lot of strength, there will always be some muscle gain, although you can formulate your training to focus on pure strength with minimal muscle growth.To focus on purely strength gain: use heavy weights (90%+ of 1 rep max) for low reps (1–3 reps) done for high sets (10 sets).Concentrate

Can older men gain muscle mass?

They can but it is very hard. As we age the muscle protein synthesis response to resistance training and protein supplementation is blunted. In addition, it is easier to hurt yourself lifting heavier weights.A strategy that I recommend to many middle age and older men is the following:1, increase time under tension when performing

Can pushup alone build muscle mass for the upper body?

Let me go over this again.... Pushups are not a magical exercise, nor are they an exercise system. You're only using a few muscles, only those involved in making that

Can some muscles be trained every day?

The most muscle gain I have ever noticed was while doing grease the groove with pull ups. My lats grew massively.I started by doing 3 pull ups ten times a day, five days a week. Sometimes on the 6th day I

Can someone give me a workout routine for all your muscles during the week?

Body weight exercises are a terrific foundation for building strength. Most body weight movements are compound, but you can break it into upper body, lower and core if you choose. As a beginner I would recommend doing three days of total body for better results. That will provide you with a day off in between workouts, which is

Can sprints alone add upper body muscle due to testosterone levels increasing?

Well I haven't really vetted the methods used, but the study mentioned in this article suggests that increased testosterone isn't a contributor to building muscle after weight training. The after weight training is key in answering your question, however-your muscles

Can swimming help reduce body fat and tone ab muscles?


Can we build muscles without protein supplements?

Yes you can build muscle without consuming whey protein supplement.Building muscle results from a proper training program and good nutrition. Even the biggest of bodybuilders do not rely merely on protein shakes to achieve their muscle building and fat burning

Can we build our muscles and strength at home itself without going to the gym?

yes, of course you can build your muscles without going to the gym, first you have to control your food habits likewise u can start your workout schedule by lower weight dumbbells, after one week u can increase the weights as u can.first clearly u should know one thing, if u wanna grow ur

Can we gain muscle by lifting weights and doing cardio on alternate days?

when you do weight training your muscles break down takes place and if you provide enough protein and other macros then recovery of muscle starts which leads to muscle growth,so doing weight training alternate days will gain you muscle if and only if you provide your body with proper nutrition and rest.

Can you build muscle by flexing constantly?

Technically yes, but it would be very inificient. But this is really 2 questions, so let's break it up.Building muscle by flexing:There's a common (mis)conception that muscle is built by breaking down muscle fibers through exercise, which are then rebuilt by the body while you are resting, and are built bigger than

Can you build muscle eating only one meal a day?

I have a stomach disease that is extremely rare and only allows me to eat one meal a day. I workout on a 5 split which is excellent for me, giving me Thursdays and Sundays off. My workout equipment is dumbbells, 10–20lbs and adjustable dumbbells 25–60lbs. People like to talk smack about my next

Can you build muscle with light weights?

Yes, you can.Before I start in on my answer, I want to caution all readers: Fitness is not a single-best-solution game. There are dozens of ways to reach the same goals and they are not mutually exclusive. There are ideal exercises to perform for various aspects and usually

Can you build muscle with only going to the gym 4 times a week?

Workout with enough volume and intensity and build muscle working out 1 or 2 times a week. Not 4 times a week, because that can over tax the CNS ( Central Nervous System) and the recovery system in general.Volume = sets X reps X weightIntensity = challenging the muscle's strength and endurance abilities.This response is predicated on the workout

Can you build muscle with pushups and cardio alone?

Not really.You'll eventually stop making any noticeable gains.The science behind hypertrophy is:increase strength = increase muscle size (generally)progressive loadingmechanical tensionfrequency and total volumerest and sleepcaloric surplusGenerally speaking, increase in strength equates to increase in muscle size. The stronger you are, generally

Can you build muscle without any fitness equipment?

Of course. You don't need any equipment other than your own body in order to gain muscles.You may not have heard about it but there is a form of training known as calesthenics.You just need a pull up bar and floor.ProsYou can do it

Can you build muscle without eating a lot of protein?

Yes, it is very possible and not that hard.Looking at the Canadian food guide as an example, it says a teenage boy should be eating about 3 servings of meat and alternatives a day. This is without any changes for someone

Can you build muscle without losing weight?

Yes, you can totally build muscle without losing weight. Really it depends on two combined factors:1. Type of WorkoutOk, if you are looking to build muscle, you need to introduce weight-lifting 2-3 times per week in your workout regimen. Weight-lifting has

Can you build muscle without working out?

Yes you absolutely can!This has been proven scientifically.Testosterone by itself is capable of inducing MORE skeletal muscle hypertrophy than even exercise!There is a study that shows this, I will post a link here when I get some time.

Can you build strength without building muscle?

Tl;dr: yes you can and everyone does this before actually getting body changes. You first learn how to use your body and that means you get stronger by learning to control your nerve system first.I didn't read all of the other answers, but I read some of them, and people seem to be

Can you do cardio every day and still build muscle?

Educating To Gain MuscleIf you're training to lose fat, you're visiting should do even more cardio than an individual who is educating to gain muscle. A great beginning point is 3 times per week, 20 to 30 mins each session. Depending upon the other aspects we're visiting talk about, you may need essentially compared

Can you do hypertrophy training after strength training?

Short Answer: Of course.The two are interdependent, not mutually exclusive.Meaning you will rely on developing a certain amount of strength over time to develop hypertrophy and you will need a certain amount of volume (weight x sets x reps - typically associated with hypertrophy)

Can you gain muscle and develop abs at the same time?

I'd say the two go hand in hand. 'Developing Abs' is really the same thing as muscle building.Making them visible is the distinction.Gaining muscle increases energy requirements, and is actually a fantastic way to help people lose fat (which would make your abs more visible).

Can you gain muscle just by doing exercises like push-ups, squats and crunches without adding weights?

Short answer: It dependsLonger answer:For someone who has never done any form of strength training before (which also means they haven't been lifting heavy weights as part of their job), a proper diet combined with rest and some form of first time resistance training (including squats, pushups and pullups) will

Can you get ripped working out at 50?

Yes, you definitely can.From the perspective of medical practitioner's point of view, building muscles after the age of 25 is definitely much more difficult, especially so even when u reach the 40s or 50s. This is due to the fact that there is a significant reduction in hormonal levels (i.e. testosterone levels etc.). Moreover, muscles also take a

Can you grow muscle over age 50?

Short answer, yes.Longer answer, yes, if you're not already at your genetic limit for muscle growth after decades of training.It will take longer than if you were younger and you will have to be more careful about injury. Injuries take much longer to heal at our age.I started weight training at 41. I'm now 55 and still

Can you recommend a great pre-workout supplement that's healthy & gives you energy to fuel your workout?

I remember myself when I was desperate for a pre workout supplement but couldn't afford it.I could barely pay my gym membership so every kind of supplement was far away from my reach.One day I was talking with one of the bros in the gym I frequented and I presented

Can you train the same muscle everyday?

Let me set the record straight by giving you a definitive answer:[/begin humor] YES and NO [/end humor]Reasons for YES:Firstly, because compound exercises employ large groups of muscles, you're training the same muscles all the time throughout most of your workout routines. You do it without even realizing it.Many people choose to train, for

Can you work out just by flexing your muscles?

Flexing your muscles will not grow or condition them in any meaningful way.In order for a muscle to grow, it has to contract against resistance. Flexing does not accomplish this.Isometrics only focus on one fraction of the potential range of motion of a lift...This is why the benefits of isometrics are so minimal (coupled with the fact that they

Could a person with less muscle be stronger than the one with more muscle?

Of course. Muscle strength is affected by many different factors. Metabolism Type (aka Muscle Type like Type II Fast Twitch), speed the Muscle can metabolise Energy (Depends across people, some have Oxidative aka Aerobic Respiration that is carried out so fast that it matches the speed of Type II

Could I lose weight, gain muscle, but have more fat?

[I've lost about 105lbs since Jan. ‘16. For whatever reason, Quora won't let me use that as a credential.]Not really.Look, so far as is relevant - what you can change through your actions, how you eat and exercise -

Do 100 pushups apps actually work?

The 100 push-ups apps are unrealistic in terms of progression. I tried following one of these programs for over 6months and the most I could do was around 70 good form push-ups in a row. It is not impossible and I think most people could achieve this goal eventually, but unless you are already in excellent shape it

Do 8 reps of squats build leg size?


Do bench presses and push ups work the same muscles?

Yes and no.  They both do primarily work the chest and triceps as well as the anterior deltoids.  However, they are fundamentally different in a number of ways.  A push up utilizes more of your core to maintain proper form as well as different supporting muscles. Also,  bench press

Do five reps of five sets build muscles?

Oh be still my heart a question regarding the best setup for the gym!Yes. 100% yes. Five sets of five will build muscles. If you do it right.

Do hex bar deadlifts work the same muscles as a conventional deadlift?

No.The hex bar is a closer variation to a squat than the deadlift. People often mistake the hex bar as a close deadlift variation. It isn't. It has a far greater emphasis on the quads and a smaller range of motion.If you want some variations to improve your deadlift, try these

Do high reps increase muscle mass or decrease muscle mass? Shouldn't they decrease muscle mass since high reps activate the slow-twitch muscle fibers?

You're completely correct. Low reps (6-12 reps) with high weights force your body to use it's ATP stores for energy use, as well as type IIB muscle fibers (which are designed for short and powerful explosions of energy, which lead to a growth in power and size). If you perform any physically-exhausting movement that requires

Do I gain mass if I train one muscle a day?

Well... Let's see here. Taking your question literally, and considering that there are about 650 voluntary muscles in the human body, that would mean each individual muscle would get

Do I have a chance of gaining about 18 lbs of muscle (I understand it would most likely not be pure muscle) after a year of working out and eating right? I'm an ectomorph, currently around 130 lbs and 12% body fat, 5'7'.

If you are a novice to weight training and currently undereating, you might plausibly put on 18lbs without visibly looking fatter, if that's what you mean.Unless this is for some kind of bet, I would instead recommend you concentrate on improving on a continuous basis rather than chasing

Do I have to lift heavy weights to build muscle?

Lifting heavy is of course going to be relative. Heavy for you may not be heavy to someone else and vise versa. In order to build mass and continue to build mass, you have to be lifting heavier than you were previously. This is a concept known as progressive overload.

Do I have to work my abs everyday? Is this the hardest muscle to work out?

No. In fact, as long as you are consistently progressing in the key lifts (deadlifts, squats, bench, etc.), your core strength will improve considerably.It is a good idea to have a

Do I need to go to the gym to get six packs?

Hello there!This is quite common question rising in all of our minds as our regular work life balance rarely supports to pick the extra time to go to gym and then do the exercises. And when it is the issue of getting six-pack, trust me, it is not

Do lunges help develop bigger leg muscles than squat does?


Do muscles burn fat around them when exercised?

Target-fat reduction is a myth and easily debunked. However if you want to lose body fat, it depends how long you exercise, when you have depleted most of your glycogen (stored glucose) then your body will begin burning body fat. It all depends on the activation of lipolysis pathway. Cardio on empty stomach is

Do muscles increase your strength, or are they just the product of working out?

Hello, Jason here from (under development)That is a very good question and not so easy to answer. There are actually two types of strength which are endurance and power. Muscles have two types of muscle fiber slow-twitch fibres (improves endurance) and fast-twitch

Do push-ups and pull-ups utilize the same muscle groups? Are they interchangeable?

Do they utilize the same muscle group? About 90% or so, due to the fact that most exercises you have to engage almost all your muscle across your entire body to create stability and prevent energy leaks.Are they interchangeable? No, because pull ups as the name states is a pulling exercise that involves mainly the back muscles, and

Do pushups stop increasing your strength after a certain count? For example, do you have to be stronger to do 500 pushups than to do 300 pushups?

Thanks for the A2A Shaun.There comes a point with all bodyweight exercises where you see diminishing returns on your effort and you stop increasing your strength, then is the time to switch up the exercise with a newer and harder variation, or add weight to the exercise 20 Push-Up Variations for Advanced Training Goals.I do

Do resistance bands train every muscle in the body?

Benefits of pull up assist bandsWell sometimes you've got to stretch yourself to reach new fitness goals and a stretchy strength band can do.Pull ups or dips up are something you've always want to do but never quite have the strength to

Do situps exercise head muscles?

To some extent the neck and upper shoulders will be exercised. However, if you find that your neck and shoulders are sore after a situps workout, then you've done them wrong. The movement is supposed to stimulate the abdominals only and not the neck and head muscles.Situps