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A workout is made up of only so many sets and exercises. Constructing a workout without a purpose, and without the use of the best available tools will only waste your time. If you want to gain muscle and strength at the fastest rate possible you will need to choose the best possible exercises...

Size and strength are not gained through lifting alone. Any true bodybuilder knows that their job is just as much about what they eat as it is about how they lift. Few people understand this concept as well as IFBB pro bodybuilder Evan Centopani, creator of the Iron Intelligence 12-week...

1. Chicken Wrap With Whole Wheat Tortilla First up on the list of packable muscle-building snacks is a simple chicken wrap. Use a whole-wheat soft tortilla, smear a small amount of low-fat mayonnaise on top, and add in a pre-grilled chicken breast, shredded lettuce, cucumbers, and tomatoes...

One of the primary functions of the core is to protect the spine and prevent injury to it. Nobody wants to walk around with chronic back pain, so building a rock solid core should be a focus for everyone - from high level athletes to everyday gym-goers. In addition to protecting the spine, the...

In order to reach any health and fitness goal, you need to build a solid strength foundation. To get you there, we have all of the resources you need for workouts, nutrition guidance on how to fuel your body, and supplements to help give you that edge! Create A Game Plan Building strength...

By Adam Bisek We all want the magic formula to building muscle, after all, who wants to waste their time in the gym haphazardly moving cast iron. When you’re a newbie to the muscle-building game simply putting in any time under the bar will result in measurable gains in strength and muscle...

Build lean muscle mass with this 4 day weekly workout routine. The workout is a unique split that combines a push, pull, legs workout with a V-taper day. WORKOUT SUMMARY Main Goal Build Muscle Workout Type Split Training Level Intermediate Program Duration8 weeks Days Per Week 4 Time Per...

The most common goal in the gym is to build lean muscle. Give this 6 week workout program to build lean muscle a try and absolutely crush that goal! WORKOUT SUMMARY Main Goal Build Muscle Workout Type Split Training Level Intermediate Program Duration6 weeks Days Per Week 4 Time Per...

Want to build the ultimate "X" frame physique? This 10 week muscle building upper/lower workout program can help you accomplish just that. Check it out! WORKOUT SUMMARY Main Goal Build Muscle Workout Type Split Training Level Intermediate Program Duration10 weeks Days Per Week 4 Time Per...

Learn how strategic weight gain and mini cuts can put you on the path to pack on muscle and dramatically transform your body to achieve your most muscular physique. We live in a world of extremes with a mentality of all or nothing. This mindset spills over into areas of life where you wouldn’t...

Learn everything you need to know about the basic science behind building muscle! Then, apply it to your own training and begin building bigger muscles. You want to build muscle, and you’ve seen some workouts and exercises that might get you there. And that’s okay if you just want to hop around...

Simplifying the muscle building process to get the results you want. It’s time to get back to basics and start building some real muscle! Only 3 hours a week required. Those of you who have read through any of my articles know that I’m a big believer in the basics. I confidently preach low...

Simplifying the muscle building process to get the results you want. It's time to get back to basics and start building some real muscle! Only 3 hours a week required. Those of you who have read through any of my articles know that I'm a big believer in the basics. I confidently preach low...

Are you focusing on all the wrong things? Is building muscle hard for you? Check out these 3 ways you're making building muscle harder than it has to be. “Do I have to take rest days?” “Can I add more exercises that target my arms?” “Don’t you need to change the exercises up frequently to keep...

Don't let the lack of weights hinder your gains! Here's a list of the absolute best bodyweight exercises that pack on the muscle without the use of dumbbells, barbells, or machines. Don’t have access to a fully stocked gym replete with every machine and contraption imaginable? Bodyweight...

Some mistakes are unavoidable, others can easily be learned from and corrected Read this article & learn how to avoid these 5 common muscle building errors. If you’re like most lifters, bodybuilding can be a two steps forward/two steps back exercise in frustration. Gains may come at a snail’s...

This 2 day per week specialization workout is designed to target lagging traps using unique and demanding exercise variations. A sample 4 day muscle building split is provided. WORKOUT SUMMARY Main Goal Build Muscle Workout Type Single Muscle Group Training Level Intermediate Program Duration8...

Learn which two moves are key to building a wide and thick upper back. Then, check out the workout using the two moves to improve your overall physique! WORKOUT SUMMARY Main Goal Build Muscle Workout Type Split Training Level Beginner Program Duration8 weeks Days Per Week 5 Time Per...

Want to build the ultimate "X" frame physique? This 10 week muscle building upper/lower workout program can help you accomplish just that. Check it out! WORKOUT SUMMARY Main Goal Build Muscle Workout Type Split Training Level Intermediate Program Duration10 weeks Days Per Week 4 Time Per...

The Top 7 Muscle Building Exercises Squats. Squats are the king of all muscle and strength building exercises. No workout should be without deep squats. They are performed with a barbell, generally in a squat rack. Squats not only build massive legs, but also stress most of the upper body. They...