With the incredible amount of information available literally at our fingertips, it’s a mystery as to why so many lifters are always trying to improve their workouts. You’d think we’d all have this stuff figured out by now. But with all that information available, we still feel like we haven’t gotten things together. How can […]
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The squat is heralded as the granddaddy of leg exercises. Whether your goal is to get your legs stronger, bigger, or both, nothing really beats the squat. Sure, machines have their place but the leg press, leg extension, and even hack squat pale in comparison to how effective the squat is for stimulating lower body […]
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The age-old argument of which program is best for building muscle refuses to die. Many tout the timelessness of a full body workout as the epitome of simplicity. If building muscle isn’t rocket science, then why complicate things? On the other hand, split workout enthusiasts swear by fragmenting the body into more focused and specific […]
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Wide lats, thick traps, and a railroad-like lumbar are desires of most lifters. The problem is that only a few know how to get there. They toil with the pull-down, machine row, and other contraptions to make their dreams come true, only to find that they fall short of any semblance of progress. Let’s break […]
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The desire to build bigger calves is as old as the barbell. Anyone who’s ever touched a weight has experienced a moment of yearning for bigger lower legs. Unfortunately, an alarming trend has overtaken lifters of all walks of life: giving up on training calves altogether. Many will chalk up undersized calves to genetics and […]
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When we think of mobility we often think about flexibility and possibly bodyweight style training. To be mobile is to be fluid and flexible, we bemuse. But what if mobility could mean more muscle? What about more strength? Aside from the obvious reasons of healthier joints and longevity regarding walking, hiking, and climbing, mobility can […]
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You probably haven’t come across a single soul who’s ever said that they wished their arms were a little smaller or maybe their arms are big enough. Yeah, me neither. Look around your gym and lifters left and right are pounding set after set of curls and triceps extensions. It seems like everyone and their […]
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You’re not alone if you’re the type who busts out of the gate when starting something new, firing on all cylinders feeling like you can take on the world and nothing will stop you only to find yourself several weeks later wondering where all that motivation went. What the heck happened? How could you possibly […]
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We all have our resolutions this year. To eat better, train more consistently, and to develop better healthy daily habits. But for most of us those resolutions quickly crumble. Better luck next time right? Do not despair. If your resolution this time is to clean your training slate and start over then you’re in the […]
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We’re all familiar and then some with the plank exercise. With the recent resurgence of the traditional plank many variations have emerged. From side planks to dynamic planks, the bear plank is a bit of an outlier. Whether your goal is to improve stability, get a six pack, or increase performance in a myriad of […]
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The old saying that states you need to lift big to get big has echoed the halls of every serious gym for decades. From the feats of Dorian Yates and Ronnie Coleman to the sometimes antics and attention seeking influencers of social media, larger muscles are synonymous with heavy weights. For many lifters a bit […]
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Everyone wants a bigger, more muscular chest. A broad, thick, well-sculpted chest is the supposed envy of fellow lifters and no one seems to ever be satisfied with their progress. On any given Monday bench presses around the world are occupied with tired and well-trodden hopes of finally cracking into the upper echelon of pec […]
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Ask any lifter at your local gym and they will tell you if bigger legs are on the agenda, then you must squat. No excuses. But what if you have achy knees, a chronically sore back, or just can’t seem to get the form down to squat effectively? Let’s look at why you’re having trouble […]
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A bigger, more muscular back is something of an anomaly. We throw the requisite exercises at it almost in a haphazard way and expect it to respond and grow thicker and wider while we meticulously formulate tactful plans for the other more showy muscles. When you’re at the beach or poolside few if any onlookers […]
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Ask any gym-goer about how to lose weight and inevitably you’ll be ordered to head straight to the treadmill or elliptical machine and begin your seemingly endless slog of low-intensity cardio punishment. Much like water torture, hours per week of treadmill walking is guaranteed to get old fast. If you’ve been around the fitness game […]
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Finding the time to train is an age-old challenge that seems to always be an issue. Add to that the extra pressure of trying to make your workouts effective in the little time you do have. It’s enough to have the pressure of everyday life always demanding more of your time. From school and work […]
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On any given leg day machines tend to be on the menu for most lifters. Leg presses, leg extensions, leg curls, and hack squats are occupied by those with lofty goals of growing tree trunks for their lower bodies. They pile on plate after plate, perform less than optimal ranges of motion, and take marathon […]
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Everyone wants bigger arms. In fact, it’s tough to find anyone who’s completely satisfied with their arm development. There seems to always be room for improvement. Building a massive, high-peaked set of biceps and giant horseshoe triceps is the goal of nearly every lifter which is painfully apparent on any given day at the gym. […]
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How much weight do you military press? What about dumbbell side lateral raises? Let’s not forget barbell shrugs loaded with close to a quarter ton. Now, how do your shoulders (deltoids) look? Are they the size of softballs with your traps reaching toward your ears or are they rather nonexistent and mostly flat? Do they […]
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If you’ve been training hard for any length of time almost anyone reading this right now can relate to sore knees. You know that feeling you get as you cringe when you see others do a box jump or play a pickup game of basketball? Yeah, you suddenly feel this ghost-like twinge in your knees […]
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