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Do you take more pride in being brutally strong, or having the ability to take ?selfies? of your abdominal veins on a daily basis? Now I am not knocking anyone for having good aesthetics. If you are not an elite level powerlifter who uses extra fat for joint stabilization when squatting 800...

When you imagine your ideal physique, what parts of your body do you see? Do you envision a shredded six-pack? Do you want arms that stretch your shirt? Mine is a massive set of traps and shoulders. You see, having a huge set of traps just demands dominance, power, and masculinity. When it...

This muscle building workout uses a unique form or progressive overload that is sure to get you big and strong - AND QUICK. Toss in the magic of frequency training, and you have a perfect storm. Early on this program won't feel "balls to the wall" challenging, but the intensity will escalate...

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 -...

The wall of efficiency hurts when you hit it. Many people complain about how suddenly they will stop losing weight once they reach the dreaded stage of physical fitness, we, in the industry, call “a plateau.” It is often a complete shock to the folks out there who had been benefitting from...

3 Proven Strategies for Hardgainers On the skinny side? Have a hard time building muscle? Here are three things to help you finally pack on some muscle mass. Genetics plays a dominant role in muscle-building. If you have dreams of competing in the next Olympia, make sure you pick the right...

The Bodybuilder Study Fat loss is great, but not if you're also losing muscle. Here's what we can learn from a new study on competitive bodybuilders. Most people want to lose some fat. But wanting to lose fat and having the goal of losing fat are two different things. I want to speak Japanese. I...

The Hidden Story About Calories and Weight Loss Calories don't matter? Wrong. Calories are all that matter? Also wrong. Here's the nuanced truth about metabolism, calories, and weight loss. Calories and Weight Loss: The Comedy Why is there so much confusion about hormones, calories, and weight...

Trying to lose weight can feel like a constant battle. The yo-yo effects of dieting can take its toll on the body, mind, and soul. Finding a sustainable and balanced approach to weight loss is something that most people struggle with, but Qi Gong Master Lee Holden has the answers to take all the...

An underrated berry has become the subject of high interest to scientists as a new study showed its potential game-changing weight loss benefits after just one week. Here’s what you need to know. A clinal trial recently published in the Journal of Nutrients discovered that the humble elderberry...

It’s that time of the year. What’s next on the agenda for weight loss? Should you still spend hours on the treadmill, or are there more innovative approaches to conquering your fitness goals? When it comes to weight loss in 2025, the old mantra of “eat less, move more” no longer cuts it...

And you're making her fat too, ya jerk. Check out these startling new findings and learn what to avoid. Evolutionary psychologists tell us that we’re genetically wired to pair bond. Most us prefer to ride Spaceship Earth around the sun with a partner, preferably one that lets us rub our...

The gym isn't an escape from life's problems, but a way of solving them. Check out these life lessons from Dave Tate. Training is a part of who I am. In fact, I almost saw the weight room as the cause of keeping me from dealing with the things I avoided and, in some ways, this may have been...

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...