The body is an athlete’s tool. A self-reliant athlete can make themselves stronger through their own bodyweight in calisthenics. For anterior hypertrophy, push-ups can be as beneficial as the bench press. It’s been proven that they can produce the same levels of muscle thickness and strength progression (1). However, just the plain push-up …
Carbohydrates are a staple in bodybuilding. They can factor into physical performance, stress, and sleep. The body will determine its needs through inflammation and immune function. If the goal is muscle gain, look no further than this food group. With so many different types of carbs, which ones best support this anabolic goal? …
When training for size, most casual and experienced lifters know that there’s an optimal rep range (approx. 6-12) that elicits a hypertrophic (muscle growth) response. Further, specific movements are often used to get just the right angle on the tricep, delt, or serratus…picture folks who camp out at the cable columns, here. In my …
The Science and Impact of Stress | How to Manage Stress | Eustress and Training | Stress Relief Supplements At some point in our lives, we all encounter various levels of stress, whether it’s a small “bump in the road” or constant, chronic stress. The notion of “stress” usually gets a bad rap—we see it as universally bad …
If you’ve spent any time learning about how to maximize your workout, you’ve probably heard about the anabolic window. This is the idea that you must consume the right amounts of carbs and proteins within 45 minutes of finishing a workout. According to the theory, if you miss this window you can kiss your …
College Workout Plan | How to Gain Muscle in College | Easy College Meals | Dorm Room Supplements | Ripped Undergrads While it’s never an easy task to remain dedicated to a healthy lifestyle, university life can make it seem impossible. Not so for these shredded college students! These coeds figured out how …
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If you worry about losing your hard-earned gains when you travel, it’s time to stop fretting and do something about it. Start with this four-point guide to making a plan for your on-the-road fitness. Not having access to a gym or a lot of training equipment is no longer a reason to miss a …
Everyone wants to build muscle, but if you want to take your physique beyond newbie gains, you need to rethink your strategy. Here are the most common mistakes you’re probably making and some suggestions for how to fix them: 1. You Don’t Prioritize the Right Exercises at the Beginning of Your Workout You walk …
You’re coming off a muscle-building phase, or “bulking phase,” as many may refer to it. You’ve worked hard to put on mass. You’ve been focused and consistent with your workouts, and you’ve gotten noticeably stronger and denser. The time has come to unveil the muscles you’ve built. You want to shed some body fat, …
When it comes to chest training, I use a “best of both worlds” approach, combining lower-rep, “mechanical tension” strength work with higher-rep, “metabolic-stress” bodybuilding-centric training to maximize growth. It’s actually much simpler than it sounds. To incorporate these two beneficial methods of building lean pectoral muscle tissue while maximizing fat loss, I spread my …
Wasted effort—it’s a momentum killer no matter the setting, whether it’s a project at work that goes nowhere or a home improvement project that you finish only to find out you need to rip out everything and restart because of a measuring error. In the gym, though, far too many people waste plenty of …
Strength training appeals to people for different reasons, but let’s be honest—everyone wants to look good naked, and no one wants to get injured. You’ve probably tried countless training programs looking to achieve your dream physique, yet you feel that something is missing. Maybe you’re bench pressing 225 pounds, but your shoulder keeps bothering …
Your version of “intense” is likely laughable when compared to the training style of Johnnie O. Jackson. He’s that guy who gives himself pep talks, grunts with every rep, and finishes a chest workout with a confident toss of the dumbbells. When you’re using 160 pounds in each hand for a dumbbell bench press …
There’s a reason those classic bodybuilding photos inspire you to keep cranking out reps: Everything they did in the gym worked! If an exercise was effective for building muscle 40 years ago, chances are it’ll build muscle now. I’m not saying you have to abandon all your new-fangled gym gadgets or fancy corrective exercises. …
Let's take a trip back in time. How far? Back before the gym was cluttered with dudes with camera crews, and stick figure lifters who strain harder for a selfie than they do during a set of squats.Back then, before the … [Read More...]