Circuit Training
Forget Cardio — This 20-Minute Dumbbell Circuit Melts Fat and Builds Muscle Simultaneously
Ask most people how best to burn fat and lose weight and they’ll probably tell you to do more cardio. This makes a certain amount of…
Muscle Gains
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Muscle-Building
Teff: The Ancient Grain That Quadrupled My Muscle Gains (No Protein Shakes Needed)
A balanced diet of nutrient-dense whole foods is essential for achieving a strong, muscular physique and optimal health. As a personal trainer with over seven years…
Training
Stop Doing 100 Push-Ups a Day — Do This Instead for Faster Growth
Despite having a decades-long background in powerlifting and bodybuilding, the bench press is not at the top of my upper-body exercise list. My long-armed ectomorphic body…
Workout Plans
I Trained Like Arnold for 8 Weeks — Here’s What I Loved (and Hated)
Arnold Schwarzenegger is undoubtedly the greatest bodybuilder of all time. Besides his Greek god-like genetics, the Austrian Oak’s training style and persona played a major role…
Body Mechanics
Is Your Workout “Junk Volume”? How To Tell If Your Extra Sets Are Hurting, Not Helping Gains
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…
Supplements
I’m a Supplement Researcher — These 3 Creatine Forms Will Supercharge Your Gains (and One’s a Total Rip-Off)
Creatine is one of the most well-researched sports supplements, and athletes across the board use it to improve their performance and overall fitness and health. With…
Training
I Tried Dorian Yates’ HIT (High-Intensity Training) for 2 Weeks — The Results Shocked Me
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…
Training
5 Ways to Tell If You’re Building Muscle or Just Gaining Fat
A large and growing proportion of the population is overweight – 43% according to the World Health Organization (1). Consequently, dietary and exercise advice is often…
Muscle-Building
Stop Sabotaging Your Gains! 10 Mistakes That Are Keeping You From Building Muscle
If there is one thing I’ve learned during my 35+ years as a personal trainer, it’s that building muscle and getting stronger is hard work. Your…
Diet
The Surprising Reasons You’re Gaining Weight (It’s Not Just About Food)
Unexpected weight gain can be frustrating and stressful, especially when you are trying to lose weight. Learn about the possible causes of weight gain and how…
Muscle-Building
Forget Fad Diets: These 4 Nutrition Rules Are All You Need for Muscle Growth
Bodybuilding nutrition can often seem complicated, and the more we learn about eating for muscle growth, the less we seem to know. Hardly a week goes…
Essential Nutrients
How Much Protein Is Too Much?
Anything above 2 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight is generally considered too much protein. A seasoned athlete or bodybuilder may be able to…
Lifestyle
How Stress Hurts Your Gains and What to Do About It
I’ve been a personal trainer for over 30 years, and during that time, I’ve helped hundreds of people achieve their fitness, physique, and health goals. Invariably,…
Bodybuilding
Dorian Yates Reveals Tips for Improving Muscle Gains, “The Focus Is The Intensity”
Bodybuilding legend Dorian Yates is known for his high-intensity training methods. Often going to failure in his workouts, Yates has developed a rock-hard physique even into…
Muscle
How Much Muscle Can You Gain in A Month?
If someone ever invents motivation in supplement form, they’ll become a millionaire billionaire overnight. Motivation is what drives us, and it’s often in short supply. When…
Body Composition
Muscle Memory For Bodybuilding – How to Use It to Regain Lost Muscle
It takes many months and even years to build significant levels of strength and muscle mass. You have to fight for every pound you gain, paying…
Bodybuilding
How Many Calories Should I Eat To Gain Muscle?
“How Many Calories Should I Eat To Gain Muscle?” This is the million-dollar question. Most lifters disappointed with their gains blame their lackluster training regimen or,…
Arms
11 Push-Up/Pull-Up Workouts for Upper Body Muscle Gains
Building muscle is often seen as complicated and time-consuming. According to a lot of training information, you need access to state-of-the-art workout equipment and have to…
Calisthenics
Four-Exercise Bodyweight Workout for Muscle Gains at Home
Life has a frustrating way of getting in the way of your workouts. It’s like the universe doesn’t want you to be muscular and strong! Gyms…