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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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5 Ways to Get Results without Adding Weight

Rather than beating your head against the wall repeatedly trying to get a PR on your bench press, are there other ways to get...
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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,...

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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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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The Top 3 Commandments of Training to Get Results

Are you just starting out on a strength training program and you’re not sure where to begin? Or maybe you are at an intermediate...
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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...

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...
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5 Fitness Myths That You Need to To Stop Believing Now

There are a few fitness myths out there that make me pretty angry. I mistakenly thought some of them—*cough, cough* keto–were already lying in...

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...
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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...
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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...
Strategies For Making Changes That Last

How I Gained 36lbs then Lost 14lbs of fat I Strategies For Making Changes...

Circle up, kids, it’s storytime! And this story is all about yours truly. Growing up, I was a pretty skinny kid. (How skinny? At my...

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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Want To Automate Success? Embrace Your Mundane Routines in a Big Way

Want to put success on auto-pilot with your fitness goals, your work, and your relationships? I've got some not-very-exciting news for you then. If you want...