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Want to build pure brute strength? How about unadulterated muscular size? Maybe both? Here are the best set/rep schemes for your goal. People always want a cut and dry answer to this question, but it’s not that simple. There’s no one “best” set/rep scheme, regardless of your goal. But there are...

Gastric balloons have been used with varying levels of success since the late ’70s, but much like other devices that aim at reducing eating capacity, they often fail to beat the battle of the bulge once our stomach’s stretch to compensate. Now, scientists have breathed new life into gastric...

Not everyone who is fat is unfit. But to what extend does staying active protect your life when you are losing the battle of the bulge? Research in this area continues to show that carrying extra pounds can lead to health problems, but no matter your BMI, those that exercise will live longer. A...

Taking control of our health and dropping a few pounds by lowering our calorie intake can provide a wonderful sense of achievement, but the initial celebrations with the scales often to misery when the weight soon creeps back up. For years, experts have theorized that there may be biological...

Whether we are coming off a holiday and find ourselves greeted with a higher-than-expected result on the scales, or perhaps we have stayed consistent but still find that the needle sometimes moves in the wrong direction, certified personal trainers like McKenna Olsen say that you shouldn’t freak...

If you think that building a physique like Phil Heath means throwing around your weights and completing workouts at break-neck speed, then the seven-time Mr Olympia winner has news for you. In a recent social media post, the “The Gift” explained that you’ll build muscle quicker if you lean to...

There’s no doubt that having a gym partner will keep you accountable as far as staying consistent with gym sessions is concerned, but when it comes to making actual gains, the process is still an individual one. To that end, Glass has noticed that far too many people rely on their spotter to...

Former MR USA Jordan Hutchinson placed second in the 2024 Texas Pro, and the Open Division competitor has been looking seriously swole as of late. For those wondering how he’s making great progress, the man-mountain has shared his methods, and it involves getting “a little loose” when required...

Daiane Silva still hospitalized after botched Bellator London weight cut led to coma!! Daiane Silva remains hospitalized five weeks after falling ill following a botched weight cut for her Bellator London clash with Eman Almudhaf on Sept. 14, MMA Fighting has confirmed.Cris Cyborg’s...

When it comes to the big lifts, technique is technique. But on top of mastering the form, everyone looks for progression – and there comes a time when even the best of us run into a stymie, and our strength (and size) doesn’t increase at the same linear rate that it did when we were 21 years...

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Get a body that reflects your hard work by picking up a few tips from bodybuilders, figure athletes, and other physique competitors. Competitors make progressive changes to lose fat. They don’t try to do too much at once in order to get lean. Bodybuilders and figure athletes are deliberate...

What’s your go to for cutting weight. As I’m not slowly but let’s say you have 6 weeks to cut 15-20 lbs. obviously eating correctly and cardio is a must. But what supplements/gear are you taking for this cut? My biggest problem with cutting weight for competition is keeping my strength. As I...

An Explosive Alternative to the Muscle-Up Add a little explosiveness to the regular pull-up by switching your grip in the middle of a rep. Check this out! You've seen the muscle-up 17 before. Heck, you might've already mastered it. Looks cool, but it comes with some limitations and risks –...

Cesar Ruiz has become an established guard on the offensive line with the New Orleans Saints, joining the team as an NFL first round draft pick in 2020, but while the ferocious footballer has always had strength on his side, a fractured foot forced him to learn more about looking after his body...

“If you want to know the road ahead, ask someone coming back.” This proverb guides many people on their journeys to success by advising them to seek the wisdom of those who have been where they want to go. But, what if no one has done what you want to do? You can either find something else to...

At some point, we’ve all been there. A vacation or business trip leaves you stuck for days on end in a hotel, complete with an ill-equipped, minimalistic gym, waiting to kill the groove you got yourself in with the full gym in your hometown. For some, the above may even describe their hometown...

Many people ask themselves and others if you can teach an old dog new tricks. That question can work the other way as well. Could a young pup learn a classic trick? In this case, can a young lifter benefit from an old-school lift like the strict press exercise? What You Need To Know About The...

Theo Rossi is known for his great character acting work on hit projects like Sons of Anarchy and Emily the Criminal, but when it comes to embodying his captivating characters, the man from Staten Island, New York City, relishes the chance to switch-up his physique in order to add authenticity to...

If You're Large, Bodyweight is Heavy Weight Here's how big guys can make those leverage disadvantages work in their favor to break plateaus and build even more muscle. Lifters who are well over 200 pounds and who actually have to look down at dudes who are 6 feet tall have to take a slightly...