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The squat is the king of lifts and my all-time favorite exercise. If you told me I could only perform squats for the rest of my days I'd be perfectly content, though I doubt I'd find many training partners willing to join me. However, if the scenario changed to picking just one exercise to...

There are moments throughout our lives, and they happen almost every day, where we catch a glimpse of what we are capable of, a flicker of what we are destined to be, or a hint of what we desire to become. It could be a burst of inspiration for that book we always wanted to write. Or the...

In 1991, Lindsay Davenport played in her first professional tennis match. She was 15 years old. Over the next 20 years, Davenport would go on to have one of the greatest tennis careers in recent history. She won three different Grand Slam titles. She won the 1996 Olympic Gold Medal. She was...

Dwight Eisenhower lived one of the most productive lives you can imagine. Eisenhower was the 34th President of the United States, serving two terms from 1953 to 1961. During his time in office, he launched programs that directly led to the development of the Interstate Highway System in the...

As a society, we often overvalue unimportant things and undervalue the ideas and strategies that make a real difference. Here’s my take on a few common beliefs that I think we often get wrong. Overrated: Being busy. Underrated: Doing one thing at a time. Being in motion is not the same thing...

The deadlift is the best pound-for-pound movement across the board for building a resilient frame equipped with full-body strength and power. A primary staple exercise in every training program through various forms and progressions/regressions, the deadlift is a key component to human movement...

Generally, all bodybuilders across the globe share something in common apart from massive muscles and years of training and working out. That shared value is protein intake. Every bodybuilder that has ever won any award or title, whether it be Mr. Olympia or the Arnold Classic, knows that...

Here is some great bodybuilding nutrition tips to help you build muscle! Diet is really the key when it comes to bodybuilding. Three Simple Keys To A Good Bodybuilding Nutrition By Michael Parker Are you beginning to become a bodybuilder? Have you just started to do your workouts and don't...

It is much easier to answer questions about weight loss or slimming than it is to answer questions about building muscles. This is because the market is awash with products for building muscles from equipment to supplements that all promise miraculous results. Truth be told, the best way to...

How many rest days to build muscle is an important element to consider when constructing a fitness regimen. Working out and building muscle should be done progressively, allowing the body time to rest and repair itself to continue making progress safely and effectively. How much rest each person...

Did the chicken or the egg come first? Who cares? Both chicken and the egg are delicious—and you’re wondering what this has to do with mobility exercises. Stay with me for a moment. In the fitness universe, “experts” have often debated which exercise quality is more important to train...

Dehydration is a serious issue that affects the body in many different ways. It can be harmful to any person, but especially people who are highly athletic. If hydration and water intake aren't properly managed, muscles won't grow correctly and it is likely inconveniences will occur. Dehydration...

Eddie Hall has dropped somewhere in the region of 100 pounds of bodyweight since winning the World’s Strongest Man in 2017, but “The Beast” loves to pump iron just as much as he ever did. In an exclusive interview with the man who once broke the deadlift world record at 1,019 pounds (462...

Bodybuilding is a sport that inspires many people to get healthy, but the topic of health has risen considerably over the last five years because of the issues competitors have faced. Part of the reason those issues are around to begin with is that there has been a lack of focus on personal...

For many, the winter can be cold with short, dark days. This season often raises concerns about vitamin D, sometimes called the sunshine vitamin. Interest in vitamin D has exploded in recent years and for good reason. What is Vitamin D? Vitamin D is technically not a vitamin because humans have...

Let’s face it, having a thick neck can be quite imposing. Besides giving you that intimidating middle linebacker look, it’s an indication of the dedication and hard work in the gym. Those massive traps make someone look like the Incredible Hulk without turning green. But a massive yoke isn’t...

It's the most important molecule you need to stay healthy and prevent disease -- yet you've probably never heard of it. It's the secret to prevent aging, cancer, heart disease, dementia and more, and necessary to treat everything from autism to Alzheimer's disease. There are more than 89,000...

The human body is incredibly effective at adapting to change. This applies to all types of scenarios and situations, working out is no different. Following the same routine for a prolonged period of time will have nothing but toxic consequences to one's mind, spirit and progress. What is a...

September is “Healthy Aging Month,” and it comes at an appropriate time of the year because many of us are keen to step-up our health and fitness routines after an indulgent post-lockdown summer. That said, it is important to approach your newfound motivation for getting in shape with a...

It is much easier to answer questions about weight loss or slimming than it is to answer questions about building muscles. This is because the market is awash with products for building muscles from equipment to supplements that all promise miraculous results. Truth be told, the best way to...