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Nick Ludlow How to Perform the 45 Degree Leg Press Machine Strong and defined quadriceps are a tell-tale sign of a hardworking athlete. In the bodybuilding community, large sweeping quads contribute to an aesthetically pleasing and balanced physique. Most of us begin our leg workouts with a...

Nick Ludlow How to Perform the Hack Squat Machine Powerlifters require exceptionally strong quads to lockout 400, 500, and 600+lb squats in a powerlifting meet. The bodybuilding community praises large sweeping quads that contribute to an aesthetically pleasing and balanced physique. Regardless...

Ryan Rodal The 10 Best Machines for Building Muscle Mass Gym machines have received a bad reputation. They are often considered to be less effective; a sub-par choice compared to compound exercises and free weights. However, machines can - in fact - be used to build muscle. There is a time and...

Ryan Rodal The 10 Best Machines for Building Muscle Mass Gym machines have received a bad reputation. They are often considered to be less effective; a sub-par choice compared to compound exercises and free weights. However, machines can - in fact - be used to build muscle. There is a time and...

Dorian Yates won the Mr Olympia trophy on six consecutive occasions between 1992 and 1997 thanks to his blood and guts mentality and has recently shared his No. 1 move for building the back, even if that meant torturing himself in the process. Apparently, the Nautilus pullover machine is very...

The hack squat machine is a gym favorite because it delivers a killer quad workout and allows you to go heavy because of its enhanced stability. But let’s face it—not every gym has one, and even when it’s available, someone may be using it. Whether dealing with your gym not having one or just...

You’re all pumped up for leg day, and you walk into the gym, and lo and behold, all the squat racks are taken. What are you going to do now? Before hustling over to the dumbbell rack for arm day, there’s the Smith Machine alone in the corner, unloved and gathering dust. Guess what? A Smith...

It’s no secret that barbell back squats are great for overall body development. It’s a complex movement that takes a lot of body awareness to perform properly. Squatting heavy with great form, though, will skyrocket your muscle growth and build a nice set of legs, too. You utilize every muscle...

Lying leg curls are a great all-round exercise for blasting the back of your legs, but many people find this cumbersome machine complicated to master. Fortunately, Coach Ben Yanes has shared his hack for getting into the perfection position and apparently it’s all about kissing the knees — but...

Four-time Mr Olympia champ, Jay Cutler always thinks outside of the box and in a recent Instagram post, he shared a favorite personal hack for achieving the perfect pump in his triceps. Here’s how to try it for yourself. “Plate loaded machine dips for triceps… with a little twist,” teased...

If your physique is suffering from too many Turkey legs and your hamstrings are turning starting to resemble your Thanksgiving ham joint, now is a great time ditch those over-generous dishes and take back control with this timely hamstring workout from lifetime natural bodybuilder, Jason...

Danalinn Bailey was a highly successful IFBB pro during her active career, amassing numerous trophies including the hallowed first place for women’s physique at the 2013 Olympia. Now the bodybuilder and coach is empowering women with her own brand of fitness, and in a recent Instagram post has...

6 Variations to Strengthen Your Abs and Lats Some core exercises are great for rehab. But this one is great for lifters who want a strong, jacked torso. Traditional anti-rotation core exercises, such as the Pallof press, have their place in rehab clinics and gyms, but most strong lifters want a...

Even though we are all fans of the gym, most of you might agree that it is challenging to make this a usual daily routine, there is so much on our plates and the gym usually isn’t our first or second priority. But, as we still do want to look good and be healthy, we’ve tried various home workout...

While six-time Olympia champion Dorian Yates is famed for releasing his Blood & Guts bodybuilding video guide in 2003, the Englishman still has plenty of exercises to share that didn’t make the cut. Here, “The Shadow” explains the importance of the simple shrug to his legendary success. “Here’s...

These two routines are not only fat incinerators, they'll also help to build your glutes and quads. Check 'em out. Rowing Machine This metabolic conditioning tool can also be one hell of a way to add muscle to the lower body. One of the biggest misconceptions about the rower is that it’s...

There’s a buzz around Hadi Choopan as he heads into the 60th Mr Olympia event in Las Vegas. Having won the 2024 Arnold Classic and Arnold Classic UK, he has every chance of dethroning Derek Lunsford and claiming his second Olympia title, and it looks like the smith machine has been an important...

5 Reasons to Use It Stop hating on the Smith machine and start using it for serious muscle growth. Here’s why it’s a great tool. Some people hate the Smith machine. But as a physique coach, I’ve seen what it can do for lifters looking to pack on muscle mass. Here’s why it’s awesome. 1. Variety...

And Some Much Better Alternative Exercises These gym machines are dangerous, dysfunctional, or based on fraud. Luckily, there are some very effective alternatives. Check 'em out. Gym Machines That Suck Not every commercial gym machine is worthless, but here are four you should avoid at all...

Some lifters frown upon some fitness machines and the exercises performed on it. The Smith machine is one of those underappreciated piece of strength equipment mainly due to what may be perceived as its biggest drawback: the fixed bar path. But you may be surprised by how many unique Smith...