The Ultimate Core Workout | The Best Bodyweight Ab Exercises

Here's what you need to know: Yes, training abs directly is important for a strong injury proof low back Yes, training your abs is...
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Why You Need Protein To Build Lean Muscle

What do you think about when you hear the word “protein”? Do you envision a big, sweaty weightlifter guy grunting loudly while he benches 400...
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Progressive Overload and Why I Stopped Adding Weight to the Bar

If the term "progressive overload" doesn't make you think of jacked guys struggling under tonnage that would crush a lesser human - that's probably...

Which is More Important, Rest Time or Weight?

As a male, I already have predispositions towards lifting weights that are too heavy for my abilities. When you add on my tremendous ego...

What Supplements Should You Take?

"That'll be 642.83 and now you know what supplements you should take!" said the 22 year old cashier at MaxMuscle. I was checking out with...

3 Suspension Trainer Exercises to Shred Your Core

Suspension Trainer (ST) exercises are great for a variety of reasons, as discussed here, here, and here. But one of the reasons that I...
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Is 3 X 10 Killing Your Game?

Have you ever gone to the gym except you don’t really have a plan, so you default to the standard three sets of ten...
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Exercises to Boost Testosterone

Testosterone levels in men decrease by 4-8% every 5 years. This level is further eroded due to environmental factors including diet, exercise, and what...
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Crossfit For Weight Loss: Is It Best For YOUR Body?

If you’re like me, you probably have a love/hate relationship with CrossFit. I mean, it’s easy to look at guys like Rich Froening and...
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Bodyweight Training Vs. Traditional Strength Training – Which is Better?

What if I said you could bulk up without ever touching a single piece of gym equipment? Huh? It’s true. Forget about training with barbells and...
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Answers to YOUR Frequently Asked Workout Questions

How much weight should I be lifting? What are rep schemes? AM or PM workouts? Do YOU have a burning question about fitness, nutrition, or...
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All About Pre and Post Workout Nutrition

You know when you’re out driving on an open highway, the sun is setting, the wind is blowing through your hair (I’ve got a...
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What Do Creatine, Walmart, and Resistant Starches Have In Common?

Not a whole hell of a lot. But, I've been getting a ton of questions lately about these topics, so I'm diving in on this...

Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training For Faster, Healthier Muscle Gain

Blood flow restriction training is a great way to improve muscle tone and strength. BFR training has been used by professional athletes, weightlifters, bodybuilders, power...
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Make Your Biceps Curls More Effective with this One Tweak

When it comes to arm muscles, it's important to make the most of your technique before adding more weight. Make your curls more effective,...