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The critically acclaimed Pumping Iron (1977) still holds up as one of the greatest ever films to cover the bodybuilding genre. And, almost 50 years on, the docudrama still holds up as a masterpiece for anyone who wants to make gym gains. One of the many moves that The Terminator star broke out...

Obese man preparing semaglutide Ozempic injection. Ozempic and Wegovy are brand names of semaglutide, a GLP-1 analog that mimic a fullness hormone and helps overweight and obese people lose weight.© imyskin/Getty Images Overweight and obese people with heart disease were less likely to die...

7 Ways to Screw Up Your Gains Adding more weight to the bar always works for strength and muscle gains, but many people manage to mess it up. Here's how. Resistance training consists of performing movements against a load. Your muscles produce tension and force to complete the loaded movement...

4 Simple, Proven Guidelines Why does training have to be so complicated? Well, it doesn't. Here are four workout tips that are easy to apply and always work. Figuring out this training thing can be confusing. It shouldn’t be. It’s the “experts” who make it confusing. They’re not trying to...

3 Shocking New Findings About Exercise Selection The big free-weight lifts are the best exercises for muscle and strength, right? Well, it's more nuanced than that. Here's the new science. You must focus on the big basic lifts to build muscle and strength, right? Well, not so fast. The newest...

Effort vs. Volume vs. Load: Part 1 What's the best way to train for size gains? Effort, load, or volume-based training? Here's what you need to know. What works better for hypertrophy? High-volume training or low-volume/high-effort (intensity) training? What about “powerbuilding?” In short...

About 6'3" 216 pounds, definitely getting a lot leaner. One of the lightest I've ever been, I feel so small! Even though I lost about 20 pounds I'm adding muscle

Follow the Rules, Build Size and Strength Stick to these rules to build size and strength. There's no way you won't grow! Follow these rules and you’ll build muscle and strength. Period. This is the best way to optimize workout quality. Each day off allows you to maximize recovery and growth...

LEG PRESS + REST-PAUSE = GAINS The rest-pause method works great with the leg press. Load up the leg press with your 15RM weight (the most weight you can lift for 15 reps) then get at least 25 reps in one set. How? By taking short 30 second rests. (Rack the weight during these short breaks.) So...

You may think you're training hard, but are you really selecting the right weight for the rep range you're working in? This study highlights the important differences in weight selection in people who train by themselves versus those who train under the supervision of a coach or personal...

You see it at every gym: quarter-squat lifting with heavy weight, or ass-to-grass movements but with a rounded back that looks like the Gateway Arch. Those who don't care to squat like a pro make excuses, "I have bad knees," "I'm not a powerlifter, and "I look better than you." Those who do care...

HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW... Training economy is huge. You should always strive to get the greatest effect out of the smallest energy expenditure. Sequencing your workouts so each exercise feeds into the next is an effective means of reducing or eliminating warm-up sets. Methods include...

As we learned in part 1 of this series, the squat pattern can take on many identities, and the best version is the best version to suit your comfort levels, body type, and individual goals. Depending on the skill level of the individual, the training effect that can be received from squat...

PROGRESSIVE OVERLOAD IS BULL Most lifters are familiar with the story of Milo, the father of progressive overload. If not, here's the elevator pitch: Milo was a wrestler wanna-be from some ancient Greek settlement in Southern Italy. He was on his way home one day when he walked by a newborn...

The year was 1966, and after effortlessly defeating Helmut Riedmeier to gain the title "The Best Built Man in Europe," 19-year-old Arnold Schwarzenegger was anticipating yet another bodybuilding victory at the NABBA Mr. Universe Pageant. Upon his arrival in London, the massive youth was swarmed...

The interconnectedness between physical and mental health has been a subject of interest in the wellness landscape, prompting discussions about the importance of holistic approaches to healthcare. For instance, recent studies have explored the relationship between depression and obesity...

Retatrutide, also known as LY3437943. Retatrutide developed by Eli Lilly is a groundbreaking peptide, aimed at addressing the challenges of obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus. This experimental drug operates as a tri-agonist, targeting three crucial receptors in the body: the glucagon receptor...

There have never been more options for those of us that want to become the fittest and healthiest versions of ourselves. When it comes to technology, there’s a whole industry of products designed to support us either by tracking calories or monitoring our gym sessions, but if you really want to...

If you’ve ever spent any time online trying to figure out the best way to build muscle or get in shape, you’ve probably come across a celebrity, athlete or fitness influencer somewhere advocating for the “bulking and cutting” method. While this method certainly isn’t new – indeed, it first...

Avoiding weight gain often requires that you get enough sleep to stay alert all day to keep your diet in check, especially during those late-night boxset sessions, but what if there was a way to put yourself and the likelihood of overindulging to bed at the same time? Well, get comfy, because...