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This article is written for the man who wants to begin a strength training program but doesn’t know where to start. Men and women more often than not strength train for different reasons (this conclusion comes from my 15 years of personal training experience). Where women are mostly concerned...

When you look down, can you see your toes? Are you looking at an excessive amount of abdominal fat plaguing your physique? You’re not alone. But that also doesn’t mean it’s ok, healthy, or should be considered a “norm” by today’s standards. Unfortunately, Americans across the nation are...

When it comes to training, there is one thing that is often overlooked and not very commonly discussed: Injury prevention. This is extremely important! We all tend to stay distractedly focused on our lofty gain goals (which there is nothing wrong with lofty gain goals) or on our desire to lose...

Besides a statuesque chest, having sleeve busting biceps is usually a top goal of men (and sometimes women) who hit the gym on a weekly basis. Big arms never go out of style, and it’s the one body part that gets you instant respect once people see them. Having big arms not only makes you look...

Leg Extensions Sets: 3 – Reps: 15-20 reps, 1 dropset This is something you’ve done a million times but we’re going to add a dropset to pre-exhaust the quads. Make sure you get a full squeeze at the top and go slowly through the eccentric portion of the movement. Complete 3 sets of 15-20 reps...

While it is not impossible to meet daily protein requirements through a typical “whole food” diet; some individuals, such as athletes find it hard to consume the 0.45-0.90 grams per pound body weight daily needed to maintain a positive nitrogen balance, optimize muscle growth, and assist...

Every day, we’re bombarded with advertisements pushing fat burners guaranteeing us a perfect body with little or no effort. Unfortunately, too many people rely on these hollow promises only to be disappointed. If you want to change your body, the answer isn’t in a bottle alone; it’s in a...

Medium chain triglycerides (MCTs) are a type of fatty acid that are found naturally in foods like coconut oil, palm oil, and some dairy products. Because MCTs are shorter in length than long-chain fatty acids (i.e. vegetable oils) and water-soluble, they are metabolized differently in the body...

For many people, the thought of precisely dialing in their daily calories, carbs, protein, and fats can be so overwhelming, they want to run screaming into the nearest all-you-can-eat buffet and drown their sorrows in sweet-and-sour pork with white rice, with a final stop to the chocolate...

Keeping it simple is often best. And on chest day, giving your best effort to a few exercises is often way better than trying to tackle lots of movements, but tiring out before reaching the finish. This workout is as bare-bones as it gets, but that doesn't mean it has to be any worse than an...

There are show muscles and there are go muscles, and Tyler Holt knows how to build both. This athlete, fitness model, and Bodybuilding.com spokesmodel finalist isn't afraid to pump up his legs—as long as he can still leap over tall buildings in a single bound. "I want to build muscle and...

When I was young, most of my role models were professional athletes. I marveled over Shaquille O'Neal's dominance on the basketball court and was constantly in awe watching Ken Griffey Jr. effortlessly swing a baseball bat. Both of those superstars made their challenging craft look so easy...

There are two things that almost every lifter in the weight room cares about: growing their chest and increasing their bench. Fortunately, if you focus on one, you can usually improve the other. Although strength is usually a bigger priority for powerlifters, bodybuilders can also benefit from...

After a summer spent in tank tops and shorts, there comes a day when you put on the sweat pants and start bulking up. It's grow-time! So, all you need to do is cram all the protein, carbs, and fats you can into your face, and work your ass off in the gym, right? If only that were the case! The...

When people are struggling to lose weight, they often don't realize how much of it is because of their diet plan—or lack of one. If you're trying to lose weight and aren't following a targeted weight-loss meal plan, you're making things harder than they need to be. Yes, you can lose weight by...

Dehydration is one of the most popular practices weight-class athletes and bodybuilders use to help shed the last few pounds. In a quest to make weight or come in with a more defined physique, athletes will restrict water intake, perform cardio in head-to-toe sweats, or melt away in a sauna, all...

"What is that in your bottle and what does it do?" We get asked this everyday when drinking our Xtend (BCAA, L-Glutamine and Citrulline Malate) during our workout. But how many times have you sat down at a restaurant and had people ask how that meal was going to benefit your workout tomorrow...

Fad diets have been around for as long as any of us can remember. A new one or a new spin on an old one are always popping up with all sorts of claims of not only weight loss, but health benefits. Some diets market themselves not as a traditional diet, but as a lifestyle or lifestyle change...

As they say, every workout counts. The only bad workout is the one that didn’t happen…and the only one sure to make you cry is this insane leg day sponsored by The Curse! by JNX Sports. We like to say that The Curse! kicks like a bull at the gate and leaves you screaming for more. It’s going to...

Most people will look to cut weight at some point in their fitness journey. Whether you are cutting for a competition, looking to lose 50lbs, or somewhere in the middle, the basics are the same. From the gym to the kitchen table to your supplement stash, here's the info on what it takes to drop...