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Add Bands For Big Gains: Band Training For Squats And Deadlifts
I confess, I thought bands were stupid and useless. I was so wrong! Learn what bands are, how they work, and how you can apply them to your training. You won't be sorry!
Date Added: Apr 2, 2013 -
Pre-Exhaust Training: Order Your Movements For Maximum Growth
There's a simple but diabolically effective way to bring up lagging body parts or spur overall muscle gains. Hit your muscles once, and then hit them again!
Date Added: May 24, 2013 -
Turn Your Presses Upside Down And Master The Handstand!
Handstands are more than just a showpiece. They're a fantastic strength skill that pays off in increased strength, balance, and mobility. All you need to start is a wall!
Date Added: May 22, 2013 -
Ask The Fighter Diet Girl: Glute Activation, Killer Cardio, And Max Muscle Growth!
Pauline Nordin, founder of the Fighter Diet, answers your burning fitness questions via video. Knock out your goals with this new, hard-hitting column!
Date Added: May 15, 2013 -
No Weights, No Limits: An Interview With Paul Wade
My, what a big program you have. Author Paul Wade isn't impressed. You're spending countless gym hours to look like the Spartans from <i>300</i>, but the real warriors did it with just what the gods gave them!
Date Added: May 13, 2013 -
Sit Better, Live Better: Excerpt From Kelly Starrett’s Becoming A Supple Leopard
No matter who you are or what you do, you probably sit too much. You can—and should—try to sit less, but sometimes that isn’t an option. Dr. Kelly Starrett shows us how a few easy tweaks can make all the difference.
Date Added: May 2, 2013 -
Body Double: Bodyweight Alternatives To Strength Training Classics
Looking to for a new challenge to put in your program? Take a break from the iron and test yourself with bodyweight counterparts. It's time to pull up or shut up!
Date Added: Apr 29, 2013 -
Back To Basics: 10 Fitness Basics For Big Results
New workout accessories and training techniques with fancy names may have their place, but sometimes the basics deliver the biggest results. Check out these 10 must-read tips!
Date Added: Apr 22, 2013 -
Ripped Roundtable Vol. 7: 15 Fitness Tips From 3 Personal Trainers
Need some training guidance? These three personal trainers reveal how they help their clients succeed. Their moderator? None other than our own Ripped Dude.
Date Added: Apr 19, 2013 -
Size Vs. Strength: Are You Lifting Too Heavy?
Serious physique athletes know to use the right tool for the job of muscle growth. If you have to cheat just to get to the low end of 8-10 reps, stop and read this!
Date Added: Apr 18, 2013 -
Your Hidden Source Of Strength: 3 Steps To Better Breathing
Some of the most difficult strength feats involve no weight at all. To master the one-armed push-up and one-legged squat, you have to dig deep and find new power sources!
Date Added: Apr 8, 2013 -
You Can Do Dips: Your Guide To This Upper-Body Blaster!
Whether you’re working toward a muscle-up or just looking to mix up your upper-body training, dips have a lot to offer. If you’ve been avoiding them just because they’re hard, it’s time to get back on the bar!
Date Added: Apr 2, 2013 -
Hips Don’t Lie: 3 Drills To Nail The Hip Hinge
There’s a lot of power stored up in your hips. Learn to harness it, and you’ll enter a new world of strength and athleticism!
Date Added: Mar 25, 2013 -
Lifting Lingo Made Easy: Learn The Words, Lift The Life
Memorize these important bodybuilding terms, because there is a test at the gym tonight. It's pass/fail, but you have to fail to succeed.
Date Added: Mar 11, 2013 -
The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective Athletes
Young athletes are often ambitious, but need a little direction. Follow these seven habits to turn your daydreams into daily life.
Date Added: Mar 7, 2013 -
Lift To Burn: 4 Barbell Complexes To Scorch Fat And Increase Strength
Elite athletes have long used barbell complexes to burn fat and increase conditioning. You've never done cardio like this!
Date Added: Mar 5, 2013 -
Match Game: Better Living Through Supersets
If you think a superset is any exercise plus any other one, you need a refresher course. Increase your training density properly, and your reward will be more muscle in less time!
Date Added: Feb 15, 2013 -
The Top 10 Golden Rules Of Effective Training
Over the last five years, Skip La Cour has helped thousands of forum posters reach their potential and smash through plateaus. Here are the highlights of this natural bodybuilder's forum thread!
Date Added: Feb 11, 2013 -
3 Ways To Extend Your Sets For New Gains
If your rep scheme isn’t getting you where you want to be, then add an additional exercise to snack on after the main course. Rest when you’re dead!
Date Added: Feb 1, 2013 -
Guide To Resistance Training: 7 Things You Need To Know About Lifting Weights
A good resistance training plan doesn't have to be complicated, but it should include a few basic tenets. Find out what they are and how to implement them!
Date Added: Jan 14, 2013 -
Grab, Sit, Repeat: The Simple Power Of The Goblet Squat
You heard that squatting is a basic human movement. So why are we so bad at it? What can we do? Meet the goblet squat, a movement that can help anyone master squatting form.
Date Added: Jan 11, 2013 -
Know When To Hold It: How To Breathe While Lifting
Maintaining proper form can mean juggling a lot of thoughts. Don’t complicate it further by obsessing over breathing patterns.
Date Added: Jan 9, 2013 -
Holiday Damage Control: Dealing With 5 Unhealthy Traditions
Don't go into hiding this holiday season. Use the extra food, vacations, and winter weather to your advantage! Here's how.
Date Added: Nov 19, 2012 -
Damage Control
Muscle gain is a scientific process. Learn how your physiology functions to better understand growth and plan for more effective and efficient workouts.
Date Added: Nov 15, 2012 -
Healthy Holidays: Keep Fit With 4 Quick Workouts
The holidays can be busy, but don't let your fitness fade! These four workouts are quick, tough, and effective!
Date Added: Nov 14, 2012 -
Dymatize Superfeature: Build A Better Body
Insane results begin with your drive and ambition. Take your gains to the next level with this arsenal of content from Dymatize Nutrition.
Date Added: Nov 9, 2012 -
BSN Superfeature: Finish First
Those who finish first train for first. Crush your fitness goals with this selection of training and nutrition content presented by BSN.
Date Added: Nov 8, 2012 -
Optimum Superfeature: Truly Strong
True strength is the result of hard work, precision nutrition, and smart training. Build it with this collection of powerful content from Optimum Nutrition.
Date Added: Nov 7, 2012 -
To The Extreme: 5 Ball-Busting Training Techniques
Sure, some workout techniques are hard. But these workout techniques threaten to leave chalk outlines on the gym floor.
Date Added: Oct 29, 2012 -
VPX To The Extreme: Training Tips, Nutrition Plans, And More!
Extreme results call for extreme measures. This collection of diets, feats, sports, tips, and more is nothing if not extreme. Take your results to another level!
Date Added: Oct 26, 2012 -
Lessons In Weight Belts: How And Why To Use Them
Weight belts are an important piece of equipment in your training repertoire. Find out how and why to use them!
Date Added: Oct 12, 2012 -
Chain Gang: How And Why To Train With Chains
Do lifting chains work? What’s the best exercise for triceps? A legendary strength coach has the answers.
Date Added: Oct 11, 2012 -
Hit Your Peak: 8 Tips For Max Muscle
If your biceps and behind aren't blooming fast enough, it might be time for you to take a look at your training routine. Check out these 8 training tips for added size and shape!
Date Added: Oct 1, 2012 -
Time Under Tension - The 75-Second Muscle Solution
Do your workouts need a little boost? Try this new method for greater muscle contraction and a bigger pump!
Date Added: Sep 25, 2012 -
How To Get That Fitness Model Look On A College Budget
No money for gyms, health food, or supplements? No problem. Embrace simplicity and get ripped—with money in the bank.
Date Added: Sep 7, 2012 -
Hit Your Peak: 10 Tips For Maximum Strength
Strength training centers around the basic desire to get stronger, and stronger. If you aren't getting stronger, then alter your regimen with these tips.
Date Added: Sep 5, 2012 -
7 Exercises That May Save Your Life - Or Someone Else's
Training can help you live longer, but these explosive and powerful moves can save your life in an instant.
Date Added: Aug 28, 2012 -
Ripped Roundtable, Vol. 1: Fat-Loss Secrets
Need some fat loss guidance? These three fitness pros reveal what they do to stay lean. Their moderator? None other than our own Ripped Dude.
Date Added: Aug 20, 2012 -
Oops! How To Fix 8 Fitness Blunders
Nobody is perfect: the mistakes we make in our quest for fitness are proof enough. Use these blooper band-aids to get you back on track.
Date Added: Aug 15, 2012 -
Ask The Ripped Dude: Why Do Plyometrics?
I've written more than 100 fitness articles that have been published all over the world. My goal is to help you get in the best shape possible!
Date Added: Aug 7, 2012 -
Living Fit: Life To The Fittest!
Living Fit: Life To The Fittest! Live Life to the fittest with our full guide to maintaining your peak physique!
Date Added: Jun 19, 2012 -
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Living Fit: Life To The Fittest! Living Fit Product Specials, check them out here!
Date Added: Jun 19, 2012 -
Fit Summer Fun: 15 Tips For A Healthier Summer
It's not easy to stay healthy when you're surrounded by chips, beer and beach chairs. These 15 tips can help you get through the summer with your fitness unscathed.
Date Added: Jun 7, 2012 -
Build Muscle: 5 Tips To Add 5 Pounds Of Solid Mass
Putting on size isn't rocket science, but you do have to know what you're doing. This simple guide can help you succeed.
Date Added: Jun 6, 2012 -
25 Tips For More Muscle And Superstrength!
Apply these concepts to outgrow your clothes and break your lifting records.
Date Added: May 15, 2012 -
23 Exercises To Avoid Desk-Job Discomfort
Painful days of office chair-itis are over. Use these at-work tips and 23 exercises to get off your buns and out of your seat.
Date Added: Apr 5, 2012 -
Train Smarter: 6 Instant Exercise Improvements
Tweaks aren't for the weak. In fact, small improvements can sometimes yield big results. Incorporate these tips into your workout today!
Date Added: Mar 22, 2012 -
Transformation Preparation: 7 Step Beginner's Guide
Even if you feel ready to begin a body transformation, you may not know where to start. This guide will help you get going and ensure that you're set for success.
Date Added: Mar 7, 2012 -
Candidate Conditioning: Diet And Exercise Tips For The Campaign Trail
Caesar may have been told, "beware the ides of March," but it's much more important for today's presidential hopefuls to beware the effects of an unhealthy lifestyle.
Date Added: Feb 17, 2012 -
Starting Strength: A Review Of Mark Rippetoe's Barbell Bible
Starting Strength is a classic, one of the best barbell-based training books ever written. Now there's a new-and-improved edition that raises the bar even higher.
Date Added: Feb 8, 2012 -
Afterburn! 3 Ways To Burn More Fat/Build More Muscle In Less Time
Use your head! Train smarter, not harder and your body won’t know when to stop improving after the workout ends.
Date Added: Nov 29, 2011 -
Explosive! Detonate Old Habits To Spark Powerful New Growth
Sometimes you have to break to build. Become a fast-twitch muscle machine with these 3 habit-cracking techniques. Retire your old ways … with a wrecking ball.
Date Added: Oct 19, 2011 -
Jamie Eason's LiveFit 12-Week Trainer: Tips & Techniques
No matter which phase you're in – or if you’ve finished the program – these pointers will help you succeed over the long term.
Date Added: Sep 30, 2011 -
Become A Beast: 6 Tips For Extreme Conditioning And Awesome Size
Conditioning work and bodybuilding don’t have to be mutually exclusive. Here’s how to maintain your muscle mass without looking like you’re in your third month of pregnancy.
Date Added: Sep 28, 2011 -
Ask The Ripped Dude: How Do I Get Ripped Like A Ticket Stub?
I've graced more than 20 magazine covers in the past three years. My nickname says it all: 'The World's Most Ripped Fitness Model.'
Date Added: Sep 20, 2011 -
Snap Out Of It! 4 Mistakes That Cause Your Fitness Goals To Fizzle
Here are the mistakes you must stop making RIGHT NOW – and 4 challenges that can help you get the body of your dreams.
Date Added: Sep 8, 2011 -
Presentación Sobre Fitness: Alcance Su Mejor Forma
¡Información cualificada sobre ejercicios, nutrición y suplementos que te ayudará a modelar un físico perfecto!
Date Added: Aug 15, 2011 -
Jimmy Pena's Power Rack Series, Part 2: Partial Movements
Training with partial movements gives you the benefits of pushing beyond your limitations - without a partner. The result: major growth.
Date Added: Aug 5, 2011 -
Never Say Die: Our 18 Best-Ever Health Tips!
Well, we can't help you live forever. But follow our 18 best-ever health tips, and you might come pretty close.
Date Added: Jun 10, 2011 -
What's Your Gym IQ? Take Our Fitness-Safety Test And Find Out!
Safety in the gym is a benchmark for success. So how do you measure up?
Date Added: May 24, 2011 -
Cable Built: 8 Moves For Massive Muscle!
Tune in your muscle development with 8 cable exercises for a film-worthy physique!
Date Added: Apr 29, 2011 -
The 'Closers': 5 Ways To Finish Your Workouts Strong!
Sometimes, it feels like you've had 95 percent of a great workout. Which is better than nothing, but still... Here's how to hit the 100-percent mark with 5 different body parts.
Date Added: Apr 20, 2011 -
Hurry Up And Grow: 11 Tips For Super-Efficient Workouts
Isn't it about time to max out your workouts? Bodybuilding.com's staff members offer their best training tips for accomplishing as much as possible without wasting time.
Date Added: Apr 11, 2011 -
Ask The $250/Hour Trainer (New Column Debuts!)
In this first installment of a new biweekly column, Joe Dowdell, CSCS, of Peak Performance Gym in New York City, tackles two of your questions. He trains pro athletes, he trains celebs...and now he trains you!
Date Added: Apr 7, 2011 -
Spring Break 2011
Spring break isn't about busting the buttons on your pants, Brainiac. It's about sunshine, letting loose, and showing some skin.
Date Added: Mar 17, 2011 -
Kris Gethin 12-Week Daily Trainer - Week 7: Day 47!
Kris Gethin is your personal daily trainer. Follow him as he takes you and himself through a 12-week transformation. Rest up as Kris talks about common mistakes he sees in the gym and why you should avoid them!
Date Added: Feb 18, 2011 -
Look Better Naked In 6 Days!
A week remains before the big day, and your physique will be ready to go on the big night. Wait-it's not ready, you say? No worries: Team Bodybuilding.com is here with our best 'break-glass-in-case-of-emergency' strategies.
Date Added: Feb 8, 2011 -
Top 12 Training Guidelines For Sensible High Intensity Workouts!
Have you ever wondered what the big deal with HIT is? We have the answer! Read on to discover the top 12 training guidelines for sensible high intensity weight training! Get the most out of your time at the gym!
Date Added: Dec 8, 2010 -
Video Article: 20 - Minute Back Workout!
A lack of time doesn't need to be an excuse to miss your workout. Brandon Poe is here to show you a fast and easy way to get your back workout in just 20 minutes!
Date Added: Nov 3, 2010 -
Video Article: Dorian Yates - Blood And Guts, Dorian's Tips.
Proper weight training requires more than grunts and gloves, so listen to what Dorian Yates, 6-time Mr. Olympia, has to say about lifting intelligently, using your time efficiently, and getting the most out of nutrition and supplementation.
Date Added: Oct 13, 2010 -
3 Things You Must Know About Muscle Building!
Muscle building can be very difficult. Especially when it comes to packing on the muscle without packing on the fat. Before you get discouraged check out these 3 things to know about muscle building!
Date Added: Sep 28, 2010 -
8 Ways To Beat Exercise Boredom!
With our schedules and daily lives getting busier it's hard to find to the time and patience to get in a good workout. Try these tips to get yourself and your attention span back in gear!
Date Added: Aug 31, 2010 -
4 Quick Tips To Get More From Your Ab Workout!
Many people don't feel like they're getting the results they want form their ab exercise routines. If you fall into that category read on to see what you can do get more from your ab workout!
Date Added: Aug 24, 2010 -
Flying With The Phoenix - Part 3, Workout For Contest Prep!
Jaime Filer is 16 weeks out from competition and she is aiming for the stars: her pro card! Discover how Jaime builds the perfect workout to get ready to compete and how you can too in part 3 of her contest prep series - Flying With The Phoenix!
Date Added: Aug 18, 2010 -
7 Reasons Why Workouts Fail You!
Millions of people workout everyday, but very few of them reach true workout success and have fun. Read these 7 reasons why your workout fails and the 7 ways you can solve your workout problems for good! Check it out!
Date Added: Aug 9, 2010 -
The Biceps Bible - Part 2: Monster Arms By Design - Rules For Getting The Perfect Bicep Workout!
The Biceps Bible is the first volume in the Fitness Bible series. You wanted a guide to hypertrophy and building monster mass that's 100% guaranteed. And now you can stop looking! Check out the Biceps Bible part 2 below!
Date Added: Aug 3, 2010 -
6 Training Tips That Will Build Your Back!
Wondering why your back hasn't been improving for months and months? Bust your plateau with these 6 training tips that will build your back, guaranteed!
Date Added: Jul 30, 2010 -
Use These 8 Workout Laws To Get The Best Results From Your Training Program!
To fully take advantage of your hour in the gym, make sure you are building a strong foundation in your training program. Follow these 8 workout laws to strengthen your body and give you better results. Check it out!
Date Added: Jul 28, 2010 -
5 Expert Tips For Teen Bodybuilding Success!
Getting started into teen bodybuilding at a young age is one of the best things you could possibly do. Read on to see the 5 expert tips you need to start off right!
Date Added: Jul 6, 2010 -
4 Tips To Help Train Your Brain For Massive Gains: Mind Muscle Connection!
Do you have stubborn muscle groups that refuse to grow no matter how hard you train them? Is it impossible to get a good pump in one of your muscles? Find out how to improve your MMC for better results!
Date Added: Jun 21, 2010 -
7 Tips To Help You Train Like A Champion!
Do you have the same fitness routine day in and day out? You could be hurting your results! Use these training tips to shock your body and reveal your best physique yet!
Date Added: May 20, 2010 -
5 Innovative Tips To Find Success In The Gym!
Is your success in the gym failing? Here are 5 innovative tips to help you find your own link and place in the gym. Use these and beat your fitness goals!
Date Added: Mar 22, 2010 -
6 Quick Bodybuilding Tips That Will Get You Faster Results!
Here are 6 quick bodybuilding tips that you should live by. Pay heed to these and you are going to be on the way to success... Use these for faster results!
Date Added: Feb 4, 2010 -
Gain More Muscle By Training Less: The Trick Is In The Frequency & Volume!
It's just a simple fact that more muscle is possible by training less... long term. But don't confuse less with easier. Here's a look at why and workouts to get you there.
Date Added: Jan 8, 2010 -
Transformation Guide - Get In The Best Shape Of Your Life!
If you want to transform your body, everything you need to know to succeed is right here! Check out our new features and transformation articles to help you lose weight and get fit this year!
Date Added: Dec 18, 2009 -
11 Sure-Fire Methods To Enhance Your Training Success!
Workout success lagging? Here are 11 sure-fire training & nutrition tricks to use in the New Year so you can enjoy greater bodybuilding progress.
Date Added: Dec 14, 2009 -
Anthony Catanzaro's Professional Bodybuilding Advice Main Page!
Gathered here in one location, you can find all of Anthony's helpful tips on training, modeling, nutrition, and more. David Robson has interviewed Anthony many times to bring you expert advice direct from the industry trenches. Learn More...
Date Added: Oct 6, 2009 -
The Secret To Maximizing Your Training Economy!
Are your results declining even when doing more? You could be experiencing a recession in your training economy. Find out how the problem starts and how the following principle will get you back on track.
Date Added: Sep 9, 2009 -
5 Key Points For Beginning Bodybuilders To Train Smarter!
Your performance will increase exponentially once you get off the dated mindset of 'no pain, no gain'. Below are a few key points that I have seen proven and will make the biggest difference in your training. Learn more.
Date Added: Mar 19, 2009 -
How Should One Alter Their Workout Routine If They Are Not Growing?
How should one alter their workout routine if they are not growing? If you are frequently hitting the gym and not making progress you need to step back. Breakthrough the plateau with these great tips for success!
Date Added: Mar 17, 2009 -
Sensible Training Tips To Develop Your Physique: No Guesswork, Only Great Results!
A major cornerstone for sporting success is an optimally performing physique, and this involves fat reduction and muscle development. The following tips provide a common sense approach to your fat loss and muscle-building goals. Learn more.
Date Added: Mar 10, 2009 -
3 Empowering Workout Secrets To Supercharge Your Workouts!
Being balanced is not something that bodybuilders are good at turning on or off and it doesn't happen over night... Use the following experiences and workout secrets for an amazing workout!
Date Added: Feb 23, 2009 -
Awesome Muscles Podcast, 2009 Transformation Series #3 - The Exercise Factor!
In this third episode of his podcast transformation series, Dan Gastelu do some eating process review then jumps into the topic of the Exercise Factor! Start listening now!
Date Added: Feb 16, 2009 -
Bodybuilding 101: 60 Rules For A Better Physique!
We all know the basics of bodybuilding but at times we forget a few details that can make all the difference. Here are 60 short reminders to get you to the next level in your quest for transformation.
Date Added: Jan 15, 2009 -
8 Strategies You Can Use Now To Develop & Maintain Successful Training Habits.
All the reported reasons for dropping out of a new program boil down to the fact that when faced with adversity, people revert back to their bad habits. Follow these 8 strategies to form the habits you need to achieve your training goals this year.
Date Added: Dec 10, 2008 -
8 Powerful Tips For Adding More Muscle!
Looking for muscle-building tips? Here are eight quick tips for building more muscle mass. Have a look through and see which ones you can apply to your training and see the results follow. Learn more.
Date Added: Nov 18, 2008 -
20 Powerful Exercises That Will Transform Your Body!
I have included 20 top exercises to get beach ready along with a program that conveniently works well for most people. Look and feel great as I unfold key exercises that will transform your body! Included: integrating into training routine.
Date Added: Nov 11, 2008 -
Build A Sleek Sexy Body: 8 F's That Equal An A+ In Weight Training!
Welcome to my 8 F's that equal an A in weight training! Here are the tips and the tools to build sleek and sexy mind-blowing muscle! Use the following weekly schedule and 8 powerful tips to help you build your best body!
Date Added: Sep 8, 2008 -
Top 9 Bodybuilding Tips For Teenagers!
Believe it or not, the same personal organization and time management that helps you succeed in school is also important in bodybuilding. Find greater muscle-building success with these 9 important tips!
Date Added: Aug 29, 2008 -
Top 30 Bodybuilding Tips For Renewed Mind, Nutrition & Training Success!
Six-Time National Champion Bodybuilder Skip La Cour reveals the organizing principles of powerful mind, nutrition and training habits that will take your bodybuilding and training efforts to the next level!
Date Added: Aug 19, 2008 -
Move It Or Lose It: Get Fit Now With These Great Tips!
The first thing you must realize is you didn't put that extra weight on overnight, and you are not going to lose it overnight either. This is going to take some hard work on your part.
Date Added: May 14, 2008 -
Critical Health: 4 Weeks To Get Back On Track!
Many people don't realize how easy it can be to be a bit more active throughout the day by doing simple things... Try these simple ideas over a 4 week period and you will look and feel better about yourself. Try them now!
Date Added: Jan 30, 2008 -
20 Ways To A Healthier You!
Here are 20 ways to give you the kind of health that will make you feel like a million bucks, even if the bottom of your couch cushion still doubles as your ATM! Try them now.
Date Added: Jan 28, 2008 -
New Year's Resolution: Mass Building - Tips, Techniques & Abs (Part Ten)!
Is your New Year's resolution aimed towards gaining overall mass? Then learn and use the most effective training tips & techniques. Utilize these along with abs anatomy descriptions, exercises, and a fully loaded workout plan!
Date Added: Jan 7, 2008 -
Innovative Training Tips For The Holidays.
A Thanksgiving meal can run you thousands of calories if you really enjoy yourself... If you are interested in training during the holidays when a gym is not available then the following exercise tips will be just what you need! Check it out.
Date Added: Dec 3, 2007 -
4 Ways To Breathe Life Into Your Dying Workout.
We've all been there before, the breaking point where working out begins to be a chore. Boredom in the gym can easily ruin your workout and potentially the whole day. Here are 4 tips to breathe life into your dying workout routine!
Date Added: Nov 27, 2007 -
What Is Your Excuse For Not Exercising And Eating Right?
Anyone who is serious enough about improving their body can wake up 30 minutes early or not watch T.V. three to five times per week. Stop making excuses and try these great fat burning tips now!
Date Added: Nov 14, 2007 -
An Interview With Lee Labrada - Advanced Training Techniques Exposed!
I had the chance to interview bodybuilding legend and Labrada Nutrition Founder and CEO Lee Labrada. In this interview, Lee discusses advanced training techniques and provides his Professional expertise of over 30 years.
Date Added: Sep 20, 2007 -
Muscle Mass Accretion Training: My Top 3 Mass-Building Tips!
In a nutshell, all fibers are involved in a set, but specific ones are emphasized for the duration... Learn more about these 3 tips and how they can help with muscle gain: Explosive pre-sets, Negatives, & Spot-Accretion.
Date Added: Sep 13, 2007 -
Monitoring Progress: Common Training Mistakes.
Training mistakes can lead to a frustrating lack of progress. In this article, I hope to identify and offer solutions to a number of common mistakes made by new and sometimes not so new trainers. Here is a list of some common training mistakes.
Date Added: Aug 6, 2007 -
How To Build Muscle And Gain Weight Quickly, Part 1.
Do you truly know how to build muscle quickly without drugs, supplements, etc? Here are a few simple tips to show you - the skinny guy - how to build muscle and gain weight quickly. Try them out...
Date Added: Feb 12, 2007 -
3 Training Tips To Improve Your Time & Results In The Gym.
After seeing quite a few people not using proper techniques in the gym when training, I felt the need to point out 3 improvement delays in the gym. Get three great tips to improve your time and results in the gym right here!
Date Added: Jan 29, 2007 -
No Excuse: Practical Training And Eating!
I will share how I live my bodybuilding life from a practical standpoint. Here are some great tips and motivations that have worked for me and hopefully can for you too. Get motivated right here!
Date Added: Jan 12, 2007 -
10 Newbie Tips For Bulking.
In order to stimulate muscle growth you need to be in a caloric surplus and oftentimes some of those additional calories will get transfer to body fat. Here are ten tips for beginners that should help you gain muscle
Date Added: Oct 12, 2006 -
Six Muscle Building Secrets From The World's Best Bodybuilders!
The difference between having a well-developed physique or looking like a guy that 'works out once in a while' is in your applied training knowledge. Here are 6 training secrets from the best. Apply these and see if they work for you!
Date Added: Oct 11, 2006 -
Training Or Nutrition: Which Is More Important?
Vince Gironda was famous for saying, Bodybuilding is 80% nutrition! But is this really true? I've put together some ideas about the two and why they are both very important, although maybe at different times. Find out why...
Date Added: Jul 25, 2006 -
Episode 34: Milos Sarcev's Hardcore Training Tips.
Milos Sarcev is back with another episode of The Fit Show. This week Milos shows us his hardcore training style.
Date Added: Jul 24, 2006 -
4 Sure-Fire Tips For Effective Weight Loss!
Have a look at the sure-fire tips below that are based on Scientific Principles. They have always been around, but are not followed by the majority of weight loss programs these days. Try them and see if they work for you.
Date Added: Jun 23, 2006 -
Rise And Shine - Benefits Of An Early Morning Workout!
Your whole life could dramatically change for the better by switching your workout time from after work to before work. Here I've listed 5 reasons to get up a little earlier and workout in the morning. Read for more...
Date Added: Jun 23, 2006 -
30 Lessons In Leanness!
I have put together a list of 30 strategies for you to try on your quest to improve your nutritional, physical, and psychological aspects of fat loss. Read on to see what they are.
Date Added: Jun 16, 2006 -
Understanding 'Same But Different': Maximizing Your Progress!
This article is about the subtleties of program design. And specifically, how to find the perfect balance between two inherently conflicting principles of resistance training- specificity and variability.
Date Added: Mar 28, 2006 -
Six Surefire Ways To Never Have A Bad Workout!
Many people aren't satisfied with several aspects of their workouts. Why not change that? I am going to share with you six surefire ways to make sure you never have a bad workout again! Check it out.
Date Added: Mar 16, 2006 -
Six Common Training Mistakes.
Here are six common mistakes people make when training and why they are probably not making any gains even after training for a very long time. See if you are making these common errors.
Date Added: Mar 15, 2006 -
7 Easy-To-Do Tips That Will Immediately Improve The Quality Of Your Workouts!
Below are seven simple tips that are easy to implement and will quickly help you take your training efforts to a higher level. Read on to improve your training goals.
Date Added: Dec 27, 2005 -
Exercise Tips And Tricks For Your Favorite Exercises - Part I.
Are you getting everything you can out of every single rep you do? Work out smarter, not harder, to achieve maximum results! Learn great tips right here!
Date Added: Nov 16, 2005 -
Training Tips That Really Work.
The following are some often overlooked training tips that might just help to hasten ones training progress. Find out how...
Date Added: Aug 18, 2005 -
Get Your Best Workout EVERY Workout!
There are many factors that go into the perfect workout, and I'll break them down to you so that you can be sure to get the most out of your training, equating to more strength, more mass, and a better reason to hit the iron every day!
Date Added: Aug 17, 2005 -
Training & Nutrition Tips From Professional Sports Players.
Check out these awesome training and nutrition tips from professional sports players.
Date Added: Jan 29, 2005 -
5 Tips For Training Success!
In the following article, I will share some quick tips with you to boost your training and nutritional success when it becomes inevitably boring: during the winter...
Date Added: Dec 21, 2004 -
Eliminating Mistakes For Better Training Results.
In the following article, I hope to point out the mistakes most training programs make, and what you can do to rectify them. My aim is not to completely alter your training style, or to mold you in a certain way, but rather to enhance an existing...
Date Added: Nov 27, 2004 -
Making Time For You.
When the average American watches an average of 171 minutes of television a day, how can they find the time to workout? Learn how to make time for you!
Date Added: Nov 19, 2004 -
I Want It Now: Maximize Your Gains & Avoid Setbacks!
What can you or I do to maximize gains and avoid all the setbacks on the road to progress?
Date Added: Oct 8, 2004 -
10 Tips For Long Term Weight Loss.
These amazing ten tips will help you lose the fat and keep it off!
Date Added: Apr 29, 2004 -
5 Exercise Mistakes And Solutions!
While I have seen pretty much everything imaginably wrong in the gym there are a few common mistakes that are easy to correct that many people do.
Date Added: Apr 26, 2004 -
Force-Vector Diagrams: How They Can Help!
One of the most heavily debated topics in bodybuilding and weightlifting in general is the concept of form. The key? The Vector-force diagram. Learn why...
Date Added: Mar 22, 2004 -
Lisa's Fitness Tidbits For Everyone!
Realizing that everyone does not compete in fitness, I have put together a few tidbits for the rest of us. Getting in shape should not be a horrifying experience...
Date Added: Mar 16, 2004 -
Training Trivia!
Impress your friends! Impress your family! These unique training tidbits will improve your training, health and nutrition knowledge instantly!
Date Added: Feb 10, 2004 -
Building A Good Base!
The importance of developing a good foundation can make or break your bodybuilding career. The key lies in your choices of exercises, nutrition, supplementation and recovery. Learn why.
Date Added: Feb 9, 2004 -
Get In Shape In 2004: Exercise Tips For Success!
If you are looking to make some positive changes in your life in 2004, you need to read this exercise tips for success. From the top professionals in the industry!
Date Added: Jan 30, 2004 -
Reverse Pyramid Training & The Fifteen Rules!
Learn the purpose and advantages of training with the Reverse Pyramid Method and fifteen rules that will lead you to success!
Date Added: Jan 14, 2004 -
The Imperfect Training Program!
What if I told you that I had the perfect training program? Would you be interested? Conversely, what if I told you that I had the imperfect, less than ideal training program. Which of the two would you be interested in? The former of course! Learn all about the IMPERFECT TRAINING PROGRAM.
Date Added: Jan 6, 2004 -
The Functional Training Craze!
More and more people are using functional training, and some argue it's the only way to train. The purpose of this article is to give people an understanding of what functional training is, and what it does and does not do.
Date Added: Nov 5, 2003 -
Sculpt That Body: Train For You Body Type!
If you have been exercising for 30 days or more with the goal of LOSING WEIGHT with NO visible results (your measurements/body fat/weight) chances are, you are not working according to your body type. Learn how to train for your body type!
Date Added: Oct 7, 2003 -
Do Business Professionals Have Time To Stay Fit?
This article does not refer to professional bodybuilders, but rather the swelling population of overweight, undermuscled individuals whose health has suffered as a result of demanding work schedules. Learn how to change this!
Date Added: Oct 3, 2003 -
Proper Warm-Up To Enhance Performance.
Warming up, a phrase loosely thrown around by trainees across the world. A proper warm-up can go a long way in increasing the bodies ability to perform. Learn why most people don't warm-up correctly and how to fix it!
Date Added: Sep 26, 2003 -
The Omnimorphic Training Guide (OTG)!
Welcome to the omnimorphic training guide. Here I'll be outlining exercises, routines, diet, little tips and tricks, and pretty much everything the omnimorph will need to achieve optimal success in the gym. We're starting out with mass building. This won't be some science manual like many other articles.
Date Added: Aug 27, 2003 -
Strategic Deconditioning: Priming Muscles For Growth
While utilizing Hypertrophy-Specific Training techniques, our goal is to present the muscle with a growth promoting stimulus at the moment the muscle is physically susceptible to microtrauma. When is this exactly? Find out here.
Date Added: Aug 16, 2003 -
Real Muscle Real Fast!
Even though building muscle tissue can be a challenge, I'm going to outline some very specific principles that can pack on the muscle faster than you can throw away that copy of Muscle and Fiction!
Date Added: Aug 12, 2003 -
Train Like A Man!
Training like a man isn't for everybody. I know that. Most, in fact just don't care. Fortress doesn't dislike you if you don't train like a man. He'd just like you to understand where he's coming from. And stop tying up the power rack, for God's sake! Guys like me are a different breed. Not better, different.
Date Added: Aug 7, 2003 -
Targeting Those Trouble Areas!
Wouldn't it be great if you could get rid of that excess fat on your stomach or tighten up those hips and thighs? How many times have you tried diet and exercise to target your trouble spots only to see slow or no progress? Learn how to target those trouble areas and get rid of excess fat!
Date Added: Aug 2, 2003 -
The 10 Commandments Of Bodybuilding!
Weight lifting, much like real life has rules by which you should live by if you wish to live properly. The 10 commandments set out by God are also similar to the 10 commandments I am about to speak on; if you follow them properly you will meet a higher power, which will be yourself after following these commandments.
Date Added: Jul 30, 2003 -
Training Tips: The 4 Hour Window Of Opportunity!
Nick Nilsson's quick tips will help you get the results you are looking for from your training no matter what your goal.
Date Added: Jul 28, 2003 -
Training Tips: Revitalizing The Ab Crunch!
Nick Nilsson's quick tips will help you get the results you are looking for from your training no matter what your goal.
Date Added: Jul 26, 2003 -
Training Tips: The Power Of Music!
Nick Nilsson's quick tips will help you get the results you are looking for from your training no matter what your goal.
Date Added: Jul 25, 2003 -
Five Tips To Improve Your Training Efficiency!
In fact, the following 5 suggestions enabled me to help a 37 year old elite jui jitsu competitor to increase his lean body mass by over 20 pounds during a 15 week training cycle in 1997. Use these methods religiously and you'll start to obtain similar results for your clients! Learn how it can help YOU!
Date Added: Jul 24, 2003 -
Training Tips: The Three Stages Of Form!
Nick Nilsson's quick tips will help you get the results you are looking for from your training no matter what your goal.
Date Added: Jul 23, 2003 -
Making Your Workout More Exciting!
Many people tell me they hate to exercise. For the most part, these people do not think exercise is fun, it's a chore. Learn how to make it fun with these 7 great tips!
Date Added: Jul 21, 2003 -
Training Tips: Muscle And Fat Loss!
Nick Nilsson's quick tips will help you get the results you are looking for from your training no matter what your goal.
Date Added: Jul 20, 2003 -
Training Tips: Plan Your Workout!
Nick Nilsson's quick tips will help you get the results you are looking for from your training no matter what your goal.
Date Added: Jul 19, 2003 -
Training Tips: Better Balance On Lunges!
Nick Nilsson's quick tips will help you get the results you are looking for from your training no matter what your goal.
Date Added: Jul 16, 2003 -
Training Tips: Stay Away From Weight Belts!
Nick Nilsson's quick tips will help you get the results you are looking for from your training no matter what your goal.
Date Added: Jul 14, 2003 -
Creating Peak Performance On Demand!
Peak performance is often referred to as the zone or the groove, or even finding one's rhythm. It's a method of increasing strength and generating peak performance. It consists of Centering, Charging, Grounding, and Discharging (CCGD). It is the mental act of controlled, high intensity, physical exertion. Learn how it can help you!
Date Added: Jul 11, 2003 -
Sample Fitness E-Books.
Bodybuilding.com and BetterU have teamed up to bring you the most up to date research. Check out these sample e-books and learn how to build a bigger butt and all about exercises you have never heard of! BONUS: Four other e-books brought to you by Bodybuilding.com.
Date Added: Jul 7, 2003 -
Non-Pyramid System For Maximum Muscle Growth!
Date Added: Jun 10, 2003 -
Training Tips: Futile Motion For Fat Loss!
Nick Nilsson's quick tips will help you get the results you are looking for from your training no matter what your goal.
Date Added: Jun 6, 2003 -
Double Your Gains Using These 4 Simple Exercise Techniques!
Get better results using the following 4 techniques: Small Ball Crunches, Back Blasting Deadlift Rows, Chain And Plate Side Delt Laterals, and Seated Hanging Leg Raises. These variations of basic exercises are guaranteed to get you better results than ever before!
Date Added: Jun 3, 2003 -
8 Easy Ways To Increase Muscle Size!
You want to grow? You want to add more muscle to your frame? Follow these 8 easy tips and watch your muscle gains explode!
Date Added: Jun 2, 2003 -
Mistakes That Beginners Make & How To Avoid Them!
Once a mistake is made, there's nothing one can do to reverse the mistake. It's a done deal. What if I could do it all over again? What if I could use a time machine and warp myself back in time? Check out these 30 tips that beginners make and how to avoid them!
Date Added: May 27, 2003 -
Get Ripped WITHOUT Steroids!
Believe it or not, science has suggested ways that you can (safely) get much more of a hard, ripped, physique much faster than you would previously have thought possible, without steroids. Learn how!
Date Added: May 21, 2003 -
Muscular Energetics.
Learn how understanding the importance of energy systems can help optimize your training regimen and much more!
Date Added: May 19, 2003 -
Finding The Ideal Training Split!
Some people tend to thrive on very little exercise, while others seem to be incapable of making gains no matter how hard, long and frequently they train. Learn how to design a program custom tailored to your needs.
Date Added: May 15, 2003 -
Taxation With Representation: Why Didnt You Remember Your Workout?
Do you sometimes have to really think back to remember if you worked out today? My definition of this condition is taxation without representation. This occurs when we trainin vain. We don't push ourselves to stimulate new growth or realize new gains.It's easy to fall into this trap.
Date Added: May 14, 2003 -
The 2 Most Important Keys To Gaining Weight & Size!
Over the years I have learned the most effective methods for losing weight and toning up, I've also realized that there are certain steps you must take for gaining quality weight and size. Find out what they are!
Date Added: May 13, 2003 -
Add 1 Pound A Week For Continuous Gains!
Are you tired of not making any gains? Learn how adding 1 pound a week can help you set new personal records and improve your ego!
Date Added: May 12, 2003 -
Eight Mistakes That You Can Avoid!
I've been training for more than 13 years and I've made mistakes. I want to help you avoid making those same mistakes in your training. It could save you years of frustration!
Date Added: May 9, 2003 -
50 Training Tips For Better Results!
Looking to get better results from your training, but not sure where to start or what to change? These powerful tips can help you get on the fast track to meeting your goals!
Date Added: May 7, 2003 -
How to Make Your Fat Loss Routine More Powerful!
Take all the stimulants you want, but without a calorie restricted diet and a consistent exercise regimen, stimulant supplements do little more than raise your heart rate while you sweat a lot! So, whether or not you choose to take stimulants, make sure you have all these basics of fat loss down first!
Date Added: May 2, 2003 -
Manipulating Hormone Release Naturally With Resistance Training!
Only resistance training that is high in intensity, utilizing 8-10 repetitions, heavy resistance and a maximum of one minute rest between sets will maximize serum testosterone and growth hormone levels, thus allowing for successful recovery, adaptation, and muscular growth.
Date Added: Apr 29, 2003 -
10 Awesome Weight Training Tips!
10 tips. Is that enough? I consider the topic of weight training and doing it properly and I think of volumes of material, but I will do my best to condense what I consider the most important things into one article. Here goes.
Date Added: Apr 16, 2003 -
TNT, Tips-N-Tricks For Strength And Size!
When you're dealing with sticking points in the bench press you have to remember that there are several ways to correct the problem, but most won't work for you. Are you getting stuck at the lockout? Here's some TNT to help you blast that problem!
Date Added: Apr 16, 2003 -
Considerations For Summertime Fat Loss!
Taking into account these considerations will help an individual design a safe and effective plan for weight loss. Although summer is just around the corner, there is no better time then the present to draw into the fitness lifestyle.
Date Added: Apr 16, 2003 -
Add Weights To All Your Lifts Immediately!
Do you want to learn a method that will guarantee you will be able to instantly add weight to all of your lifts? Learn how to warm up correctly.
Date Added: Apr 14, 2003 -
Simplifying The Bench Press!
One of the biggest mistakes people make when trying to get their bench max up is training with lots of sets and reps! Learn what you need to know to improve your bench!
Date Added: Mar 18, 2003 -
The Ultimate Aerobic Activity!
I want to share with you the ultimate aerobic activity that most anyone can do. It only requires one to MOVE to get fit in the shortest amount of time and a little ingenuity to keep it interesting. Race-walking!
Date Added: Mar 5, 2003 -
Strongman Workout Programs!
When it comes to strongman competitions, every competitor has events that he/she is stronger at or weaker at. Learn what to do to bring your lagging body parts up to size.
Date Added: Mar 3, 2003 -
Succeeding Despite Injuries!
Over the years I've learned how to get the job done despite lingering injuries. Usually, it's simply a matter of swallowing your pride and doing what your inner voice is telling you to do. Learn the secrets I use to deal with them!
Date Added: Feb 26, 2003 -
Instinctive Training.
We must use our intellect to override instinct to reach results. The body can only be FORCED to get more muscular, while our instincts simply tells us not to. Learn why!
Date Added: Feb 26, 2003 -
Gain 10 lbs In 120 Days!
Using this program, we fully expect you to add up to 10 pounds of muscle in just 120 days! Try it now!
Date Added: Feb 24, 2003 -
Combat Conditioning: Five Months Without Weights!
Most of us are willing to try just about any new weight-training program that comes down the pipe. But would you be willing to try something so different that it doesn't even involve using weights? Learn how to make gains without weights!
Date Added: Feb 21, 2003 -
Understanding The Strength Deficit!
In this article, I'll illustrate exactly what the strength deficit is, an easy way to assess the athlete, how to interpret the results, and point you in the right direction as to the proper way to maximize each athlete's potential to express power on the playing field.
Date Added: Feb 13, 2003 -
7 Tips For Mass & Power!
From basic movements to resting, learn the seven top tips for mass and power!
Date Added: Feb 12, 2003 -
Got Squats? Tips And Techniques For A Better Squat!
Squats belong to the exclusive club of compound movements that trigger growth you could never replicate by diddling around with isolation movements only. Don't get me wrong, there's a time and a place for isolation, but when you're looking to build a foundation of raw power and mass, compound movements are unbeatable.
Date Added: Feb 10, 2003 -
The Secrets Of Middle-Aged NFL Players!
Learn how middle-aged NFL players stay in great shape and keep playing beyond their time? It's the anaerobic exercise they perform during practice that does the trick.
Date Added: Feb 10, 2003 -
Pyramid Power: Building A Firm Foundation!
A pyramid set typically begins with a light to moderate weight that can be lifted with good form for 10 to 12 repetitions. Learn why this technique works so well!
Date Added: Feb 10, 2003 -
Breaking Out Of Your Comfort Zone!
New years resolutions spark a desire that can be as short lived as the people gradually fall back into their comfort zones and never fully realize their potential or attain their dreams. Learn how to break out of your comfort zone!
Date Added: Feb 6, 2003 -
Top 10 Keys To Physical Progress!
Learn the top 10 keys to physical progress from Matt Danielsson. From consitency to listening to your body, learn them all!
Date Added: Feb 4, 2003 -
Pure Exercise: The Exotics Of Form, Focus, and Pace!
I cautioned you early on that I shoot from the hip; be ready to duck. Your head and heart are in the right place, the menu is in order and the work is about to begin!
Date Added: Feb 3, 2003 -
Got Power? Try The Max Fusion Training Program!
Learn about the MX training program that helps you to get bigger, stronger, and leaner all at once. And the best thing of all, NEVER HIT A PLATEAU AGAIN!
Date Added: Jan 23, 2003 -
8 Easy Ways To Increase Training Intensity
Regardless of how you train, one thing should remain consistent: intensity. Learn why!
Date Added: Jan 22, 2003 -
The Gym Checklist
Let's focus on the REAL issue - does the gym measure up to your needs? Can you get a good, brutal workout here? Learn what to look for when choosing a gym!
Date Added: Jan 21, 2003 -
Changing Your Workout Routines!
Learn how changing your workout routine can help break a plateau and get huge gains!
Date Added: Jan 21, 2003 -
Stand & Be Strong!
Learn that no one is perfect and why some choose to quit rather than train to succeed!
Date Added: Jan 20, 2003 -
Demolishing The Delts!
If you want boulder shoulders, huge mounds of flesh with thick-ass Paul Dillet veins running through them. Three monstrous heads each with their own personality and sense of humor, then keep reading!
Date Added: Jan 17, 2003 -
Three Phases To Your Dynamic Body
Phase one will last two weeks. Phase two will last four weeks and phase three will last six weeks. Then we'll just have to take it from there. With these, your will get the body you have always dreamed of!
Date Added: Jan 17, 2003 -
No Cash? No Problem!
Some of us have seen times, when paying for a gym membership is not always easy. Here are tips on how to train and stay fit on a budget!
Date Added: Jan 17, 2003 -
The 10 Commandments To Big Muscles!
With sincere apologies to all who take their religion seriously (as do I), if you follow these Ten Commandments, your body will be well on its way to heavenly muscle.
Date Added: Jan 16, 2003 -
The S.M.A.R.T. Method
It stands for: Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic and Time-Constrained. This same test can be used to help us identify a good goal.
Date Added: Jan 13, 2003 -
Having It All!
In almost any case people who experience astounding success are not utilizing common herd methods, and neither should you. Learn the secrets on how to get ripped!
Date Added: Jan 12, 2003 -
Distractions At The Gym
Blaring music, dumbbells clanking, people chattering, weights dropping to the floor, workout partners shouting at one another. Learn how to overcome all of these distractions!
Date Added: Jan 10, 2003 -
Matt's Questions And Answers
I get bombarded with e-mails from all over the world, from Japan to Argentina, and it's really interesting to see how small differences there are! There are some more specific questions that inevitably pop up from time to time. Here are a few of them!
Date Added: Jan 9, 2003 -
The Few & Far Between: Good Spotters
Learn why spotting is so important and why it is so hard to find and keep a great spotter!
Date Added: Jan 9, 2003 -
Hardcore Chest Training!
This article will take a look at the importance of building the chest, the most effective lifts and approaches for maximum muscle stimulation and growth.
Date Added: Jan 6, 2003 -
Top 10 Lifting Rules
Learn the top 10 lifting rules on how to keep proper form and keep the intensity!
Date Added: Dec 30, 2002 -
The Workout Of Champions!
Try these workouts from the top powerlifters in the sport, if you can!
Date Added: Dec 24, 2002 -
Are You Hardcore?
Hardcore is a no-quitting state of mind, the time of mentality that only true gym warriors can hope to posses.
Date Added: Dec 24, 2002 -
Carmen Garcia's Health & Fitness Tips
I began weight training 3 years ago and transformed my physique from being on the slender side to a very toned and defined body, without looking masculine. Here are some of my best tips on health & fitness!
Date Added: Dec 19, 2002 -
A Step-By-Step Guide For Constructing An Effective Workout!
Are you trying to design a workout program? But cannot find anything, anywhere about how to make an effective workout. Look no further!
Date Added: Dec 18, 2002 -
Still Having Problems With Those Lower Legs?
How come your lower legs still look like straws, while the quads and hamstrings seem to be up to par with the upper body? Learn why and how to fix it!
Date Added: Dec 18, 2002 -
Intensity Or Insanity
The gym attendent told me not to go over there but I did and he said 'I'm going to kill you if you don't get the hell out of here. I'll kick your ass.
Date Added: Dec 18, 2002 -
The Shadow III!
When you spread your lats, its ok if they stick out a little, a little, get it, a little. When I hit a spread, it is going to be like a tidal wave hitting the crowd in the face, a big slab of granite etched out that comes off the stage and engulfs people and things like the blob, just scary.
Date Added: Dec 17, 2002 -
Traveling & Staying Fit
Traveling means waiting and waiting and waiting. Learn how to stay in shape on the road or in the air!
Date Added: Dec 17, 2002 -
Monica Brant's Training Tips!
Learn the secrets on how to train correctly from abs to shoulders.
Date Added: Dec 17, 2002 -
Mike Mentzer's Lost Heavy Duty Secrets.
While many people know the basics of Heavy Duty training, the advanced techniques are known by only a few. Learn the detailed secrets!
Date Added: Dec 14, 2002 -
The Hidden Power Of Behavior-Based Training
Before a new building can be erected on a site where an older building exists, the older building must be demolished first. Learn how your behaviour will be base your training!
Date Added: Dec 12, 2002 -
A Step-By-Step Plan For Bodyfat Reduction!
Have you tried all of the products in the ads but with limited success? Are you confused as to what method is best for losing body fat? You are not alone.
Date Added: Dec 11, 2002 -
Lifting Weights vs. Working Muscles
Everyone goes on about how training heavy is the name of the game, and doing anything but going as heavy as possible is a waste of time. Learn what the truth is!
Date Added: Dec 9, 2002 -
How To Make It As A Certified Personal Trainer In A Small Town!
As a certified personal trainer myself, I have noticed over the years how hard it is for a certified personal trainer to make it in a small town/city. Learn how to make it in your small town!
Date Added: Dec 6, 2002 -
Stick With The Basics For Absolutely Ridiculous Growth!
Look at all the really big guys, not the streamlined fancy guys in striped shorts and a pretty button down. No, the FREAKS, with torn off jeans and suspenders, with muscles sticking out of places you have never seen. With veins so big you can see the blood pump through. Look at all those big guys, and compare their workout routines with the poster-boys.
Date Added: Dec 3, 2002 -
Don't Be A Ceiling Thruster!
The correct form for the bench press requires that both your feet are touching the ground and your glutes, as well as your upper back remain anchored to the bench. Learn how to do the bench press with correct form!
Date Added: Dec 3, 2002 -
Get Psyched: What To Do To Get Motivated!
Are you working out day after day and just can't seem to find the motivation? Learn the secrets Mike uses to keep motivated!
Date Added: Nov 29, 2002 -
Layne's How To Guide For Bulking: Part I - The Macronutrients
Before I talk about the system itself it is important that everyone understands the basics behind muscle growth and how calorie surplus helps you gain muscle. I will cover these issues in 3 parts.
Date Added: Nov 26, 2002 -
Three Quick Workouts When Time Is Short
When time is short and you feel up to it, give these three quick exercises a try!
Date Added: Nov 20, 2002 -
Bodybuilding Planning
What will you do better next time? How can you be better next time? We all need to answer these questions and more as the off-season begins.
Date Added: Nov 19, 2002 -
Negative Adaptation
Learn just how far the body goes to fight off the muscle we so desperately try to obtain.
Date Added: Nov 18, 2002 -
How To Become A Better Bodybuilder!
In fact, I could end this article with that said (some of you probably wish that I would.
Date Added: Nov 14, 2002 -
A Critical Look At Machines
Unfortunately, there is a whole bunch of machines put together by people who either have no clue of biomechanics, have a complete disregard for the customers except for their wallets, or a combination of both.
Date Added: Nov 13, 2002 -
Real Workouts For Real Working Men And Women
Well, to help each of us find our own meaning of life (besides Monday night football), we use names and labels. We have names and labels for everything in bodybuilding.
Date Added: Nov 8, 2002 -
The Rep: Learn What To Do To Not Get Hurt
This might not seem like a very big deal - I mean, hey, just grab the barbell and hammer it out, right? Not so. In fact, the rep is just as important of a variable as any other factor when you're working out.
Date Added: Nov 8, 2002 -
How I Learned From Dorian's Early Years!
The pros routines aren't right for beginners, intermediates or even a lot of advanced trainees. Learn why!
Date Added: Nov 7, 2002 -
The Ultimate Mass Building Workout!
If, however, you are like most bodybuilders, and are looking for the workout that will put on the most amount of muscle in the shortest period of time, then stay tuned: this may be just the recipe you have been looking for.
Date Added: Nov 4, 2002 -
How To Stay Safe & Have Pain Free Workouts
Research has shown that people who were very active athletically as a kid will be more prone to injuries then others who start out at an older age. Learn how to prevent it!
Date Added: Nov 4, 2002 -
No Weight Room? No Problem!
The reason I bring this up is the constant queries I receive for programs that don't require a weight room and that can be monitored by the coach or done at home.
Date Added: Nov 1, 2002 -
Six Steps To A Rock Hard Flat Midsection
Look through any health and fitness magazine and what will you find? An article on how to create a flat toned midsection. The problem is how many of you obtained that elusive hard midsection?
Date Added: Oct 31, 2002 -
Bodybuilding Mistakes: How To Avoid Them!
Bodybuilders worldwide tend to make very similar mistakes. I've done my share of both American and European gyms, and for some reason people seem to be falling into the same traps regardless of geographical position.
Date Added: Oct 31, 2002 -
Hardcore Training Routines
When it comes to bodybuilding, hardcore is more. It's a mentality, a way of living. For hardcore lifters, it means training as hard as you possibly can without all the fancy trimmings.
Date Added: Oct 30, 2002 -
Bodybuilding Goal Checklist
Learn the keys to achieving your goals with a bodybuilding checklist!
Date Added: Oct 23, 2002 -
The Do's And Don'ts Of Weight Training
Time for a little checklist of do's and don'ts to make sure you're on track!
Date Added: Oct 21, 2002 -
A Key To Unlocking Your Best Bench Press
There are a lot of reasons, one is because having that godlike chest is one of the most intimidating things a person can have.
Date Added: Oct 17, 2002 -
Total Body Training With Antagonistic Supersets
It was built to be used, and its function is in its systemic movement - different muscle groups working together in a coordinated fashion - rather than separately in clumsy, isolated motion.
Date Added: Oct 3, 2002 -
Gaining Weight For The Bodybuilder
Even if you were at the end of the line when the good bodybuilding genetics were handed out, disciplined diet and training can do wonders your physique.
Date Added: Oct 3, 2002 -
The Devil Is In The Details
There are many details you want to make sure to get right in order to get the diet as effective as possible.
Date Added: Oct 1, 2002 -
A Bodybuilding Revelation
Being part of the human culture, we all belong to various groups and organizations that reflect our personal beliefs and ideas. They give us a sense of identity and belonging.
Date Added: Oct 1, 2002 -
Exceptions To The Rule
The iron you lift shrinks in size yet moves with increasing difficulty as its weight is compounded by its echo from across the vast gym floor; a flea on a big dog's back.
Date Added: Sep 26, 2002 -
Top 10 Bodybuilding Habits
Find out the top ten bodybuilding habits that we acquire over time and see if they compare to yours!
Date Added: Sep 19, 2002 -
Tricks Of The Trade
There are many different ways to build muscle, and it's up to each individual person to figure out which work for them, but make sure you are aware of all the options that are available to you.
Date Added: Sep 17, 2002 -
Total Bodybuilding!
Food supplements are supplements and not nutritional replacements and should be used in addition to regular food not instead of it.
Date Added: Sep 16, 2002 -
Hardcore Precontest Training Journal 2!
Unfortunately, yesterday's "day-of-rest" was not a very restful one. However, I feel good enough to start this last round of workouts...
Date Added: Sep 12, 2002 -
Top Fitness Training Mistakes
If you are middle-aged or older, or planning on becoming a fit middle-aged adult in the future, it's critical that you exercise all three muscle fiber types-slow, fast, and super fast.
Date Added: Sep 11, 2002 -
Positive Lifting
Have you ever heard someone say to his training partner "get your mind right" before a set? That's what I mean by having a certain mind-set.
Date Added: Sep 9, 2002 -
Static Reps
Static reps are done by holding a weight in a fixed position, usually fully contracted, for an extended period of time.
Date Added: Sep 5, 2002 -
Microburst Chest Workout
Always try to do more each workout! Don't settle for less than one additional rep per workout. Rest two to three minutes between these sets.
Date Added: Sep 5, 2002 -
Bodybuilding For Babyboomers - Training Ideas Plus Diets And Goal Setting!
Get some training recommendations from Richard and Diane and learn about diet, goal setting, and sticking with it...
Date Added: Sep 5, 2002 -
Ten Tips To Help You Get Big!
You see, you need to set goals and keep to them.
Date Added: Aug 30, 2002 -
Herculean Champions!
Everyone has a person who motivated them into lifting. Many of us would say Arnold because his physique is something we all wanted.
Date Added: Aug 22, 2002 -
Important Factors For Weight Training
By performing the movement correctly you will have greater gains than just by throwing the weight around.
Date Added: Aug 15, 2002 -
On Target With Dave Draper
How come it was Dave Draper achieving such an unusual feat? Because he's recognized as a major figure in the sport of bodybuilding and he's now firmly back in action in the iron scene after a prolonged absence of almost 15 years.
Date Added: Aug 4, 2002 -
How To Be A Perfect Training Partner
Perhaps the single most important component to a successful bodybuilding endeavor is the training partner. In this article I will give you a few ideas as to not only be a good partner but to pick a good partner.
Date Added: Jul 11, 2002 -
Bodybuilding Techniques And Workouts
Bodybuilding techniques were developed to compete against the plateau, the sticking point and/or the proverbial wall. Bodybuilding techniques are basic resistance training regimens designed to specifically increase muscle mass.
Date Added: Jul 2, 2002 -
Advance Routines!
Proper nutrition and exercise are the keys for great GAINS!!!, but what happen when you reach a point of not return in your powerlifting or bodybuilding career and you don't have an idea of how to break this Plateau.
Date Added: Jun 24, 2002 -
Rescue 911: How To Revive A Terrible Workout!
Damn it. Something's really wrong here. That last warm-up set felt like a working set, and now the weight that should allow an easy ten reps feels like a ton of bricks.
Date Added: May 8, 2002 -
12 Ways To Boost Gains While Spending Less Time In The Gym
Are people calling you a gym rat? Here are ways to get better results without spending your whole life in the gym. Get in, get out and GROW! Here are 12 tips.
Date Added: Apr 30, 2002 -
Shocking Your Muscles to Stimulate Growth!
If you are one of the many avid lifters who train on a regular basis, then you should be well aware that muscles require a "shock" in order for them to grow. Here is the lowdown on Drop Sets, Super Sets, Giant Sets and Forced Reps. GROW!
Date Added: Apr 25, 2002 -
Top Tips Part 1
This article, the first of several, contains just a few tips that can help with your endeavors to be the best you can be. Some relate to training, some nutrition and some supplementation. Perhaps you'll pick up something that will help you, perhaps you won't.
Date Added: Mar 15, 2002 -
Train Like a Champ
The number one goal in the off season is undoubtedly to put on as much muscle as possible. I think that the perfect way to accomplish this is through a combination of intense training, proper dieting, sufficient recovery time, and strategic supplementation.
Date Added: Feb 2, 2002 -
The Top 25 Ways To Pack On Serious Mass
To put on as much lean muscle tissue as possible while minimizing any fat gain. This can only be done through a well planned out nutritional and supplementation program. Here are the next 8 tips to pack it on!
Date Added: Jan 3, 2002 -
Quick Bodybuilding Tips
Warning! This is hardcore info. If you are offended by profanity, perversion, or anything like that then check out some other articles.
Date Added: Dec 21, 2001 -
The Biggest Bodybuilding Secrets Revealed!
I continually try to find a competitive edge whether it is nutrition and supplementation or some type of plyometrics that I could punish myself with.
Date Added: Dec 21, 2001 -
The Main Event
Learn about the layout of your training program and how bodybuilding is NOT a one size fits all sport!
Date Added: Sep 1, 2001 -
The Rules For Hardcore Bodybuilders
These are the most important rules (to me anyways) for bodybuilding. These rules are a guaranteed way to grow, unless you have some bad genes in you. Otherwise, these are some of the few things in bodybuilding that works for everyone.
Date Added: Mar 7, 2001 -
Form Versus Weight/Momentum
Currently in any gym in the world, a person can walk in and find a lifter, regardless of gender, weight training with an unrealistic weight; throwing the weights around instead of focusing on form and maximum muscle contraction. The purpose of this article is to hopefully, avoid some of the common pitfalls regarding weight training for muscular development.
Date Added: Feb 24, 2001 -
Training "Rules"
In this article, I will talk about the "rules" I have defined for my training. These rules I use to govern my training regiment.
Date Added: Dec 15, 2000