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This is quite a complicated question for some as there are nuances that help decide whether you should first lose weight before deciding on building muscles or the other vice versa. If you are a novice regarding fitness, it's mandatory that you seek advice from a fitness professional like a...

Charles Staley, Bodybuilding, Strength Training, 4 During my recent talks in Bellaria Italy, a theme developed which reflects what I consider to be a problem in the way that most people think about resistance training. In particular, during one roundtable discussion on EDT training, I fielded...

“Injuries are not caused by methods per se, but by the inappropriate, premature, and/or excessive application of methods.” – Charles Staley In all the years I’ve been involved in sports conditioning, I’ve never seen an issue with as much longevity and potential for heated debate as the question...

Charles Staley, Bodybuilding, Strength Training, 1 As my colleague Will Brink likes to say, “From Mentzer’s ‘one set to failure’ to Poliquin’s ‘German volume training,’ there is no program which recommends using progressively lighter weightloads from week to week.” Brink is of course, alluding...

Part of my mission in this blog is to help the newbie pave the trail from the couch to the squat rack, but the path can be confusing, and is littered with sucky advice. So, what are some of the things you can do to avoid a sucky workout, other than the things that Will has already pointed out...

“why haven’t you heard about this yet?” and that is exactly how I feel about Jim Wendler’s 5/3/1 program for raw strength. I can see how it’s probably far less intimidating to go with whatever everyone else is doing, like the latest bikini body in 30-days program, Zumba/Kickboxing class/Yoga...

Do you want wide, meaty, broad shoulders but have failed at every attempt? Do you chalk it up to bad genetics or a lack of the newest piece of gym equipment? Have you tried everything in the book when it comes to shoulder training without an ounce of new muscle to show for it? Well, it may not...

Structuring a Workout When structuring a strength building workout it is best to throw aside the muscle building notion of training bodyparts. While you will be placing some focus on strengthening important bodyparts, in general strength training focuses on training movements and not bodyparts...

Common Strength Training Workouts and Systems Though strength training approaches can be very diverse, there are several extremely poplar and notable workout systems that every lifter should know something about. These programs are effective, time tested and produce results. Starting Strength...

Strength Training Basics Defining Your Goals Before you pick a program and set up a solid eating plan, it’s important to define your goals. Take a minute to think about your long term goals, and write them down. Try to make goals realistic but challenging. A 400 pound bench press might be...

When I first got into the muscle building scene I was overwhelmed by the amount of different training programs, bodybuilding supplements, diets, articles and information there was out there. There were so many conflicting diets and training programs available and I had no idea what I “should” be...

There is a common expression that is used in all aspects of life - “keep it simple.” However, another popular phrase is “variety is the spice of life.” When it comes to training, it's no different. Simple movements can always be effective, but there are times that change can be necessary to...

Basics can be best when it comes to building muscle and getting stronger. My guess is that you are reading this article because you want to do both. When it comes to back training, you can stick with the same and simple movements such as pull ups, one-arm rows, pulldowns, and just try to add...

If you're tired of struggling to lose weight and are impatient to see some results, we have good news: You have options. And here's better news: We're not talking about crash dieting, doing hours of cardio, or drastically cutting back on a crucial macronutrient like carbs or fats. Instead, try...

Weight loss is a funny subject. The idea of just eating less is simple, yet we crave instant gratification and tend to overcomplicate things, a situation not conducive to efficient fat loss that sticks around. You can get all kinds of "how to" information from the internet, magazines, and social...

Which intermittent-fasting diet is the best choice for your fitness goals? Here's a rundown of the major IF schedules Intermittent fasting has been a popular weight-loss trend for years. It is an easy way to train your body to go longer periods without food, and it can be done in many ways...

Intermittent fasting (IF) is a popular eating plan that's frequently used for weight loss and maintenance. It involves going without food for a specified period, followed by a feeding window where you eat normally, which can have significant effects on your fat stores and metabolism. There...

Have you been making progress with losing weight, and then all of a sudden, your body slammed on the brakes? You’re not alone, and it can be frustrating enough to pull your hair out. You’ve tried everything to get your body to drop stubborn body fat, but no matter what you try, the number on the...

Are you trying to lose weight? Do you know what your daily caloric intake should be to lose weight effectively? Are you tracking your nutrition on an app like MyFitnessPal? If the answer to those two questions is “no,” I would strongly suggest following this article, you go download the app...

Seated Plate-Loaded Press Machine 3 Sets Of 8-10, 1 Backoff Set Of 12-15 Choose a unilateral machine to work each side separately and even out any imbalances. If you don’t have this machine, you can use dumbbells instead. Warm-up with some lighter weight and then hit 3 heavy sets of 8-10 reps...