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Bigger arms come from understanding what elbow flexors and extensors actually do, then training them with enough range, tension, and recoverable volume.
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Every individual on this planet would gladly embrace the opportunity to effortlessly achieve instant muscle gains. However, life isn’t so easy. Most gyms have an individual…
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There is a massive difference between being lean and being ripped. When you are lean, you usually have a flat stomach, a little muscle definition, and…
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Physique aesthetics depend on multiple factors, including nutrition, exercise, and recovery. Many believe they can achieve a superhero physique by relying solely on training hard in…
The average untrained male can lift around 50 kilograms (40–70) in the squat and bench press and 90 kilograms (70–120) in deadlifts. The actual number can…
I’ve been helping people lose weight and get lean for over three decades. In fact, my very first personal training client came to me because they…
As a strength & conditioning coach in NCAA Division One Athletics and competitive Functional Fitness over the last 10 years and working as a licensed Physical…
If you’re a guy who works out, you probably have an ideal physique in mind, maybe inspired by a fitness influencer or pro bodybuilder. Yet, grasping…
I am a proud fitness and nutrition nerd. I love learning about different training methods and diets and how and why they work. Invariably, this means…
Few things upset me more than seeing otherwise enthusiastic gym-goers wasting their time on ineffective exercises and workouts. After all, burning fat, building muscle, and getting…
Your biceps and triceps are your show muscles. Whether you’re wearing a t-shirt or a suit, there’s no hiding a pair of loaded guns. By the…
