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Stop Guessing! The 28-Day “No-Fail” Gym Blueprint for Beginners
Who do you think loves Christmas and New Year the most? Gym owners. If you think clubs, restaurants, or hotels make the most money during the…
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Glute Workouts for Women: The Ultimate Guide to Bigger, Stronger Glutes
For years, six-pack abs were the fitness-fashion must-have. Actors, pop stars, athletes, B-listers – everyone had shredded abs and was happy to show them off. Entire…
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Pre-Exhaust Supersets For Fast Gains: Your 4-Day Workout Plan
In fitness and strength training, we have a saying: “If you always do what you have always done, you’ll always get what you always got.” While…
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The Forgotten Workout That Built Legends: Sig Klein’s Timeless Full Body Routine
It’s generally accepted that bodybuilding officially began in the late 1800s with the rise in popularity of Eugene Sandow. This famed strongman and physical culturist is…
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Pyramid Training Program: Build Muscle and Strength Fast
Are you stuck in a progress rut or bored of doing the same types of workouts? Try pyramid training! Most strength and bodybuilding workouts are based…
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The Minimalist Powerbuilding Program: Only 4 Lifts, 3 Days a Week for Strength & Size – My 8-Week Results
As a veteran personal trainer, I’ve been helping people achieve their fitness goals for more than 30 years. Some want to build muscle, while others want…
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I Followed a Bench Press Program for 6 Weeks: My Transformation Revealed
My chest is one of my weakest muscle groups. I hate to admit it, but it looked like I skipped more chest days than leg workouts.…
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The Ultimate Wolverine Workout Program: Get Ripped Like Hugh Jackman in 8 Weeks
Portraying a mutant with animal-keen senses, enhanced physical abilities, powerful regeneration, and retractable claws is no small feat. Transforming your physique to match such a character…
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Sculpt Your Dream Physique: The Ultimate Aesthetics Training Program
People join gyms for various reasons. Some aim to lose weight, while others aspire to gain Hulk-like muscle mass. However, a distinct group has different goals.…
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Train Like The Incredible Hulk: Lou Ferrigno’s Workout and Diet Plan for Massive Gains
Lou Ferrigno is a bodybuilding legend. He catapulted into the mainstream after being depicted as Arnold Schwarzenegger’s primary challenger in the cult-classic bodybuilding documentary Pumping Iron…
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The Evolution of Training Methods in Bodybuilding: From Sandow to Today
Strength training is an ever-evolving endeavor. Early humans began strength training by lifting stones. Not only did stone lifting build overall strength but it was also…
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I’m A Bodybuilding Coach – Here Are 3 Of the Most Intensive Training Programs You Can Possibly Follow
I’ve been a personal trainer for over 30 years. During that time, I’ve helped lots of people achieve their bodybuilding dreams, including my wife, who won…
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The Best 5-Day Workout Split Routine
As a veteran personal trainer with over 30 years of professional experience, it’s safe to say I’ve written thousands of programs for hundreds of clients. Some…
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Block Periodization vs Linear Periodization – Which Is Best?
Improving strength and performance is the ultimate goal for all athletes and lifters. Evidently, one of the biggest factors that will determine success is the training…
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The Super Squats Program — Build Bigger & Stronger Wheels
The ‘Super Squats Program’ is an old-school bodybuilding program designed to help hard gainers build muscle. It goes to extreme lengths to help stimulate stubborn muscles…
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The Hybrid Athlete Program: Fit for Everything
Have you ever noticed how gym bros often give themselves labels? Some call themselves bodybuilders, even though they never intend to step on stage and pose…
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The Best Powerlifting Exercises + Workout
Powerlifting is all about getting strong in the squat, bench press, and deadlift. Between them, these three exercises test and develop your entire body. As such,…
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Beginner Deadlift Program – 1 and 2 Workouts a Week
There aren’t many exercises that build muscle mass and strength like deadlifts. Working almost every muscle in your body, deadlifts are arguably the most productive thing…
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28 Day Workout Challenge: Get Fit, Feel Powerful, and Unlock Your True Potential
Irrespective of your experience level, fitness challenges are a great tool for leveling up. Beginners can use challenges to kickstart their fitness journey and build healthy…