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High-intensity interval training burns batches of fat, but there are more reasons to do HIIT Extensive science and research validate that total body workouts, with intervals of high-intensity interval training (HIIT). that include both resi...  Read More 

We have all been lead to believe that performing specific exercises, using specific equipment, will guarantee carved abs! But it is now proven that...  Read More > 

Building strong, lean legs doesn't take as much work as you think. How Long To See Results? 👇 Here’s the thing about leg workouts: When you’re moving, the majority of the time, it’s going to incorporate your legs. Maybe even every day! And h...  Read More > 

Anyone that starts pursuing training with a major commitment to the iron does so to make progress. They want to improve and reach ...  Read More > 

When you’re stressed, you may need some time to clear your head, pace your thoughts or even calm yourself down. A nice long walk may be just what t...  Read More > 

In case you missed it, you missed it: Strong legs are super-important—beyond just looking awesome in a booty pic. They’re literally what keep you m...  Read More >> 

As I get quite frustrated at the gym watching so many aspiring bodybuilders make the same common errors when training their chests, hopefully, what...  Read More >    

Only use exercises that build mass. That should tell you to include cables in your biceps workouts because they are mass builders. Not only that, b...    Read More >

When it comes to the perfect training program, there are three key variables for gaining strength and muscle mass: the number of sets per body p...  Read More 

Bilateral training (that is, lifting with both arms or legs simultaneously) is superior because it allows you to generate greater absolute force.On the other hand, The amount of combined weight you can lift using one arm (or leg) at a time (unilateral training) is greater than the weight you can lift using both arms together.A study showed that untrained subjects generated more force contracting one side at a time compared with contracting both sides simultaneously (bilateral force deficit). So the weight you can lift with your right and left sides independently adds up to more than what you can lift...   Read more →

The deadlift is the ultimate test of overall body strength. While the main way to do deadlifts is using a standard Olympic bar, more guys today are doing deadlifts using the hex bar, which is a hexagon-shaped bar that you stand in the middle of. It’s often referred to as a “trap bar,” since many bodybuilders do shrugs with it.The barbell deadlift is the proper way to perform the deadlift. That’s how it’s performed in competitions, so do deadlifts the way the pros do them.Although the standard deadlift done with an Olympic barbell is the most common way to do...   Read more →

  It’s an age old question that encourages a world of debate when answering. The truth of the matter is, there’s no real right answer. Consider a few things that can influence this. How Do You Build Muscle? If we’re talking about building muscle and not truly focusing in on our lifting performances, then we’re talking hypertrophy in its purest form. We can’t increase the amount of specific muscle fibers that we possess, but we can increase the size of our existing fibers. In the past, many believed that this was a black and white thing; namely, training for higher rep ranges...  Read more →

So many traditional ab exercises are simply performed lying on the ground, and involve an inordinate number of crunches, sit ups, and planks.But I'm here to tell you that there’s more than one way to tone your abs. And you’d be surprised by just how effective some of these weighted barbell exercises are. In a comment below, share with us today one abs exercise you benefited from.   1. Barbell Rollouts Quite similar to wheel rollouts, this helps teach you body stability and flexibility through the core. You begin the exercise by kneeling on the floor. Weight your barbell and... Read more →