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Jeremy Gray 9 Techniques to Increase Your Workout Intensity After months of doing the same workout, things get stale. You know what lifts are going to suck, you may have a couple you like, and you end up gritting your way through the rest of the workout. Or you maybe you've been lifting for a...

Alex Roberts Quick Morning Workout - Build Muscle, Burn Fat I would be a liar if I said I enjoy morning workouts. They suck. Well, at least for me. You might enjoy them. Related - 8 Week Get Shredded Workout When the alarm clock goes off two hours earlier than I want it to, and I'm fumbling for...

Steve Shaw By Steve Shaw The Huge Gainer Full Body Workout Routine It wasn't so long ago that I was laughed off lifting forums for suggesting full body workouts. Man, times have changed. These days frequency training has become an acceptable method of building muscle, and the body part split is...

It wasn't so long ago that I was laughed off lifting forums for suggesting full body workouts. Man, times have changed. These days frequency training has become an acceptable method of building muscle, and the body part split is often referred to in a sarcastic manner as a bro split. In my day...

Having a huge set of shoulders commands respect and shouts “I lift heavy.” While there are many ways to grow your shoulders, there are some things that are more effective. Eating enough calories, progressively overloading your lifts, and using proper form is all it takes to build some boulder...

I would be a liar if I said I enjoy morning workouts. They suck. Well, at least for me. You might enjoy them. When the alarm clock goes off two hours earlier than I want it to, and I'm fumbling for my phone, only one thought comes to mind: "Let me just skip today's workout and get some more...

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...

So you got some weak calves, bro. The good news is, donkey calf raises may be the answer to your lagging calves. Before we jump into what donkey calf raises are, let’s go over the fundamentals of how the calf works and what they respond do in regards to trying to grow them. How the Calf Works...

It’s no secret that if you want massive legs, you’re going to have to perform squats and deadlifts. While many of us use these compound lifts as the bread and butter of our training, few lifters utilize lunge variations. When you train squats and deadlifts, you are training in a bilateral...

If you’ve stumbled across this article and you skip leg day, now is the time to leave. That is, unless, you’re really trying to build some massive quads. If you want to build some quads that make it hard to find a fitting pair of jeans, you need to perform exercises that are effective, target...

It wasn't so long ago that I was laughed off lifting forums for suggesting full body workouts. Man, times have changed. These days frequency training has become an acceptable method of building muscle, and the body part split is often referred to in a sarcastic manner as a bro split. In my day...

It's time to get on the gains train. If you're feeling flat in the gym and need a good kick in the back end, these 36 tips are tricks are proven winners. Please let me know in the comments section below if you implement any of these tactics into your workouts. How to Gain Muscle Mass Fast #1 -...

An example of an EMOM (Every Minute On the Minute) workout would be: 10-minute EMOM of Deadlifts: On the first minute, perform 8 reps of deadlifts with a moderate weight On the second minute, perform 6 reps of deadlifts with an increased weight On the third minute, perform 4 reps of deadlifts...

If there is one exercise most lifters love to hate, it’s got to be the split squat. As we are stronger in lifting with a bilateral stance than unilateral, performing the split squat usually requires a heavy reduction in weight. No matter what weight you’re using, split squats can help unlock...

Pull-ups are a challenging yet rewarding exercise that builds upper body strength, particularly in the back, shoulders, and arms. Whether you’re aiming to achieve your first pull-up or increase your current number, this pull-up progression guide will help you get there. Workout Tips How to...

THE BASICS Just to make sure that we're on the same page here, the difference between a chin-up and a pull-up is the grip. Incidentally, the pull-up is a type of chin-up, technically. So when I talk about chins, I often mean pull-ups, too. Chins traditionally use a supinated grip (palms facing...

In the gym, an overwhelmingly common practice for size and strength is that of simply performing straight sets of exercise, just like they did it in the old school days. Sure, this plan may be tried, tested and true, but it offers few options if you’ve found you’re in a plateau for either your...

The Arnold Press: Achieving the Ultimate Arnold Physique A sensational actor, a bodybuilding icon, and a true inspiration for millions around the world are some of the things that Arnold Aloi Schwarzenegger is known for. The name Arnold Schwarzenegger is not uncommon in the world of...

When looking to grow a bigger, stronger backside, the barbell hip thruster is a go-to exercise as it targets the gluteal muscles better than any other lower-body movements. “The No. 1 reason most lifters perform barbell hip thrust is it builds more gluteal muscle, strength, and power than just...

Try these night-time high-rep sets to induce rapid muscle growth. By Tony Estrada Let’s face it: If this article supported a theory that drinking bull semen guaranteed the drinker five pounds of new lean muscle mass each week, more than a few of us would try it. If it really worked, I’d...