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The set is the basis of everything you do in the gym. It comprises a certain number of reps, after which you rest briefly before moving…
Bodybuilding veteran Rich Gaspari is a strong proponent of using intensity to enhance his package in the gym. Although he moved on from professional competition years…
Hypertrophy training programs are typically built around a range of variables. These include training frequency and split, exercise selection, rep range, number of sets per exercise…
Most hypertrophy training programs are built around compound freeweight exercises. There is a firmly held belief that movements like squats, bench presses, and deadlifts are superior…
Most training programs are built around what are typically called straight sets. This means doing things like three sets of ten or four sets of eight.…
Building muscle, a process called hypertrophy, takes time, energy, commitment, and hard work. Unfortunately, a lot of people fail to make much progress and often become…
Ask almost any bodybuilder how many reps you should do to build muscle, and, in most cases, they’ll tell you 6-12 reps. The 6-12 rep range…
When it comes to designing the perfect training program, there are a lot of things you need to consider. Factors you must think about include: Training…
When it comes to choosing set/rep schemes for bodybuilding, most fitness experts suggest doing several sets of somewhere between 8-12 reps. This allows you to use…
Your shoulders are involved in every chest and back exercise you do. They act as synergists (helpers) and stabilizers whenever you do bench presses, cable crossovers,…
A lot of people make the mistake of hitting the gym and doing whatever exercises or body parts that appeal to them on that particular day.…
According to most training literature, the best repetition range for building muscle mass is 6-12 reps using 67-85% of your one-repetition maximum, or 1RM for short. Judging…
An upper lower split is one of the most effective and enjoyable training routines, plus it has many benefits. It’s time-saving, less taxing on the body,…
Ever wondered about the scientific name for muscle growth? You probably guessed it by now but yes… it’s called “muscle hypertrophy”. There are potentially two types…
Look no further for a beastly full body exercise! The Clean and Jerk is a true measure of strength, endurance, stability, speed, explosiveness and anything else…
