Suppose you wish to excel in a specific exercise or increase your strength, like in the bench press. First, begin by changing your thinking that the bench press always must be first in your workout. To increase your bench press, follow this simple 10-week routine. Weeks Routine to Follow 1 – 4 Start with incline … Read more
Okay before you all start sending me hate mail, no I haven’t totally gone crazy! For those of you who have a total disdain for the “volume” trainees that we share our gym time with, there is a version of High Intensity Training that incorporates high volume training into the mix. Commonly referred to as … Read more
Ok, so you haven’t made any muscle gains worth mentioning for the past few months. That’s probably a sign that you need to jump-start your muscle growth, both physically and mentally. It’s easy to get stuck in a comfortable routine – you know what’s coming up, and you know that you can handle it. Why … Read more
Even in the offseason, a true bodybuilder has to watch what they eat, or what would otherwise be a powerful, strong physique becomes fat and mush. Some bodybuilders don’t worry about it, the ectomorphs like Dexter Jackson and Flex Wheeler burn so many calories at rest that it’s difficult for them to stay in an … Read more
For all of those whose gains have either slowed down or stopped, I know how frustrating this can be. You feel like you want to quit, don’t know what you’re doing wrong, and often get suckered into some new routine based on little info or bought some useless supplement from a no-name company expecting to … Read more
Not a week goes by without numerous emails from fellow weightlifters seeking answers to questions and affirmations about those little annoying aches and pains that require us to make program modifications in our quest to redefine the aging process. In the gym, we bond together giving each other the knowing nod, as we share literal … Read more
Like the majority of serious bodybuilders and athletes, I used to eat a ton of protein, 300 or more grams a day, most from protein supplements. Even though I spent a ton of time working out hard too, I saw less than optimal changes. The question is why? After years of intensive research and experimentation, I’ve … Read more
Ok, so now you’re a tough guy, one of the Big Boys (or Gals) over by the power-cage, grunting and sweating as you do bicep-curls with more weight than you could squat two years ago. By now, you probably have a collection of worn and bleached gym clothes (from wear & tear, and constant washing … Read more
It is something that we all desire – to have that perfect shape that turns all the heads. Today there seem to be more claims of magic pills and false shortcuts about how you can get yourself in shape faster and easier. The truth is; it is getting more and more difficult to get lean. … Read more
Here Are The 22 Muscle Gain Diet & Training Tips For Faster Results Have distinct goals: both short term (2-4 weeks) and long term (3 months-year). This helps keep your training and diet focused, and something to aim for. Write up a plan: writing a detailed plan of what you need to do to achieve … Read more