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I'm personally not a fan of cardio especially low, stead state cardio. I'd rather watch paint dry. I do however enjoy my conditioning. I perform EMOM (every min on the min) lifts like Log C&P, Squats, etc... Or I enjoy using my Strongman equipment for conditioning like Yoke walks, Farmers...

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As you might know I have decided to leave the gym (or should I say the kindergarten) and work out at home. I have cardio equipment (stepper arm bicycle, treadmill) a bench and dumbbells but I was wondering what you guys have? What do you think you actually need to have good workouts at home?

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During his reign as Mr. Olympia, Ronnie Coleman was the very definition of a powerhouse. From 200-pound dumbbell presses to 800-pound squats, Coleman was known for pushing his limits in the gym and dubbing it "light weight" or "nothin' but a peanut." But these days, the legendary bodybuilder is...

Westend61 / Getty Whether you love or hate cardio, any bodybuilder or coach will tell you that it’s a necessary aspect of any fat-loss plan. But what varies these days is often the athlete’s preferred method of cardio. Some swear that traditional longer, moderate-intensity sessions are best for...

QUESTION Some contest-prep coaches recommend taking an extended rest after competing, but others say to get right back to the gym. How do you feel about this? ANSWER Without a doubt, I can empathize with the powerful desire to take some time o from the gym and a strict diet regimen right...

Pavel Ythjall Imagine a typical workout in which you pyramid sets of bench presses or squats, relaxing for two or three minutes between each progressively shorter set. That’s a slow jam mixed with brief bursts of heavy metal. Now imagine a workout in which you never stop as you rush from one...

Do you guys workout (cardio or weights) when not feeling well? I have flu like symptoms (I had a fever last night but not anymore).

OPENING ARGUMENTS DEFENSE Whether you enjoy cardio or not, it’s a necessity for bodybuilders who want to significantly reduce body fat in a reasonable period of time. If the primary goal of doing cardio is to burn fat, as opposed to increasing aerobic endurance, one should perform cardio on...

How much is too much? If you do treadmill, how fast do you walk?

.....that is all!

Being able to develop good lean muscle while dropping body fat at the same time should always be the goal, whether you’re competing or just training for a quality physique. In my opinion, it’s all about combining quality and quantity instead of choosing between the two. The type of training...

Do you do HIIT or slow cardio?

Most bodybuilders finish their last rep, slam down a post-workout drink, and head out the door, but doing light cardio exercise after resistance exercise may speed up recovery. The researchers got 26 subjects to do six sets of 10 eccentric reps to invoke maximum muscle damage on a leg...

MASS TIP 1 Aside from just a few scenarios, I am not a believer in bulking up and feel that, in most cases, it is counterproductive. MASS TIP 2 Whether you are a recreational lifter or a competitive bodybuilder, your health should remain as much of a concern to you as how good your body...