Jess Billitz

Planet Fitness Doesn’t Have a Bench Press (Here’s Why)

January 31, 2023 By Jess Billitz

Planet Fitness doesn’t get the best reputation among the weightlifting community.

They have free pizza on the first Monday of the month, and free bagels on the second Tuesday of the month (probably not the best way to go about carb-loading).

There’s a “lunk alarm” if any gym rats grunt too loudly, drop their weights, carry a gallon jug of water, or even wear a tank top (Translation: You have to lay low if you plan to go hard).

And there’s no bench press.

That last point—the lack of a bench press—makes the $10/month Planet Fitness membership virtually useless for anyone serious about bulking up or weightlifting, in general.

Let’s talk about why Planet Fitness doesn’t have a bench press.

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17 College Student Exercise Statistics (Rates & Factors)

January 28, 2023 By Jess Billitz

Everything changes the moment you first step foot onto your college campus during your freshman year.

Your usual 40 hours of classes a week are now a mere 16.

You have 24/7 access to social gatherings and hangouts.

Your final course grade is entirely dependent on 3 or 4 assignments.

You’re living on your own for the first time in your life.

Between the overload of stress and a lengthy adjustment period, schoolwork and socialization usually come first for new college students.

As a result, fitness and exercise go by the wayside.

So just how much (and how often) do college students hit the gym? And what are the unique benefits of exercise that college students may enjoy?

Keep reading to learn about 17 college student exercise statistics.

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How to Build a Greek God Physique (Workout, Diet & More)

January 27, 2023 By Jess Billitz

Some amateur bodybuilders wake up at 5 a.m., crush through 90-minute training sessions, sacrifice alcohol and cheat meals, and commit to nothing but “clean” eating.

All in the name of pushing their bodies to their limits.

Others choose a celebrity or athlete with rock-hard abs and bulging biceps they too crave.

Maybe it’s Hugh Jackman (circa Wolverine), Bruce Lee, Rocky-era Sylvester Stallone, or none other than Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.

But what happens when your ideal physique dates back to 900 BC Ancient Greece?

If you’re itching for a symmetrical, bulky, and low-fat build, here’s the ultimate guide to building a Greek God physique — from the workout and diet to ideal measurements.

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Using Calisthenics to Build a Greek God Physique

January 27, 2023 By Jess Billitz

After dabbling in the gym for a while and packing on some long-sought-after noob gains, you picked up on somewhat of a trend: heavy barbells + high intensity = sheer mass.

In fact, us lumping the terms “calisthenics” and “Greek God physique” together in the same title probably triggered some skepticism.

There’s no way in hell you can look like a Greek God with little more than your body weight, right?

We hate to break it to you, but you’d be both incorrect and naive.

Now, let’s talk about the link between calisthenics and the Greek God physique & how the Ancient Grecian warriors used bodyweight exercises to reach peak athleticism.

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Get a Flat Belly & Big Booty (Workout & Meal Plan)

January 20, 2023 By Jess Billitz

Every time you scroll through your Instagram feed, you see women with flat stomachs and big booties. You probably think to yourself, “I’ll never look like that.”

The thing is — you can! You just have to be willing to put in a little bit of hard work at the gym.

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How to Get Jacked with Free Weights at Planet Fitness

January 20, 2023 By Jess Billitz

If you’re a water jug-carryin’, tank top-wearin’, weight-slammin’, gruntin’ gym bro, passing as a “normie” at Planet Fitness takes a bit of camouflage and a lifetime of self-control.

(So much for the “Judgment Free Zone,” huh?)

To make matters even worse …

There’s no legit power rack, loadable barbell, bench press set-up, or trap bar insight. But hidden amongst the sea of treadmills and resistance machines is a decently stocked free weight corner.

Now, here’s how to get jacked with free weights at Planet Fitness:

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9 Bulking Tips to Go “Bear Mode” Like Jeff Nippard

January 20, 2023 By Jess Billitz

We can’t deny that Jeff Nippard is a bodybuilding hero deserving respect and admiration.

So when we learned that the guy who can deadlift and squat over 500 pounds recommended something called “Bear Mode,” we had to take a closer look.

Are you ready to go Bear Mode like Jeff Nippard? Then, keep reading to find out how!

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Planet Fitness Workout Plan: 3-Day Full Body Routine

January 9, 2023 By Jess Billitz

After questioning if Planet Fitness is even a real gym, you’re probably wondering if a 3-day full-body workout routine at their so-called “judgment-free zone” is worth it.

Well, yes it is. Some “hardcore” gym rats might say otherwise, but the truth is that you can still get a good workout at Planet Fitness despite their lack of some fan-favorite equipment.

Don’t believe us? Check out the details of this Planet Fitness workout routine we prepared for you.

Man doing curls in gym then laying on the treadmill

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Pendlay Rows vs Bent-Over Rows: Which is Better?

January 8, 2023 By Jess Billitz

Any good exercise regimen strategically targets every muscle group in the body to develop strength and build power. When it comes to hitting your back muscles, your routine should include deadlifts, lat pulldowns or pullups, and some variation of a row.

If you don’t know much about the different types of rows, you might be wondering whether it even makes a difference which type you decide to add to your program. It absolutely does!

Below, we’ll overview two of the more common row exercises, Pendlay rows and bent-over rows, and the cases for and against each of them. Check it out!

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The Ultimate V Taper Workout for an Aesthetic Body

January 8, 2023 By Jess Billitz

Building an aesthetic, head-turning physique is all about perfecting your “ratios.”

Classic bodybuilder Steve Reeves is a prime example of the Golden Ratio and Grecian Ideal in action — mastering the most appealing arm-to-calf, shoulder-to-waist, & thigh-to-knee ratios.

Yet, even in those newbie days where the gains follow at warp speed, one area is notoriously stubborn: that coveted V taper made famous by stars like Brian Buchanan and Troy Alves.

So how do you sculpt a chiseled V taper, slim down your core, and broaden your shoulders?

Our Ultimate V Taper Workout guide holds the answer.

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