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According to many fitness experts, there are several “must-do” exercises that every lifter needs to build muscle and strength. These movements are often described as compulsory,…
Bodyweight pull-ups have been considered the ultimate test of raw upper-body strength since time immemorial. Experts believe knocking out 15 pull-ups for men and at least…
Many people start losing motivation after a few months of training. Training without an end objective can feel like staring into a bottomless pit. This is…
Walking is one of the best things you can do for your body. As a veteran personal trainer with over three decades of experience, I believe…
How many sets per muscle group per week do you do? 15, 20, 25? It probably varies depending on the muscle, right? Research suggests that the…
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…
I’m a 30-year veteran personal trainer, and I’ve spent most of my career working in gyms. This gives me and my clients access to an almost…
Many lifters get to a point where they feel like they’re practically living in the gym and pushing each set to failure but still aren’t making…
I’ve been lifting weights for almost 40 years. I started with a set of vinyl-covered Joe Weider weights in my bedroom when I was in my…
As a veteran personal trainer with more than 30 years of experience, I’ve heard all the common diet and exercise myths. Some of the most popular…
Building muscle while losing body fat—known as body recomposition—is considered by many as the holy grail of fitness (1). The alternative, bulking and cutting, is often…
Each year, millions of people set out to transform their bodies but have no clue where to start. Using improper form or choosing the wrong exercises…
As you gain more experience, you will start pushing hard in the gym — lifting heavier weights, doing more sets and reps, limiting rest duration between…
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…
Go to any gym, and you’ll see exercisers of all shapes, sizes, and ages training their biceps and triceps. Some will be bodybuilders trying to increase…
As a veteran personal trainer, it’s my job to help my clients achieve their fitness goals quickly and efficiently. They don’t appreciate wasting time, so it’s…
The six-time Mr. Olympia champ Dorian Yates (1992 to 1997) is one of the most respected athletes in the sport and is considered a pioneer as…
Most of us have a lagging muscle group. For me, it was unfortunately my legs. I knew I had to do something out of the box…
Jay Cutler’s photos are displayed in more gyms worldwide than any other bodybuilder’s. The four-time Mr. Olympia champ achieved his signature physique with relentless dedication and…
