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When it comes to my training, I trust him implicitly. I’ve been following his work since 2011 and have been a fan ever since, and we teamed up this past year to prepare me for my first powerlifting meet in May and then my bikini show in October. After I competed at the OCB West Coast Florida...

By Bret Contrerass In this article, I’m going to teach you how to go about progressive overload – the most important law in strength training. Perhaps you’re new to lifting and you’re wondering exactly what progressive overload is. Well, progressive overload simply means that you’re doing more...

If you’re an old-time lifter like me, then chances are you’ve fallen into this pitfall. If you’re a younger lifter, I’m sure you’ll fall into this trap several times throughout your lifting career. I’m talking about the pitfall of progressive overload, and it works like this: The Progressive...

Getting really lean is a common goal, which a fair number of people regularly achieve, and it’s easy to find trainers and books to help you do so. However, getting lean and staying lean is often viewed as a holy grail, at least in bodybuilding-centric circles. People pursue this goal for many...

Weight loss is a common goal for people who wish to improve their health, compete in a physique sport, or make weight for a strength sport with weight classes. However, weight gain is an equally valid and important diet goal, and should be approached just as strategically. This article discusses...

On a scale of stubbing your toe and being punched in the face by Mike Tyson, scale weight fluctuations are probably a, hmmm, oh I dunno, sliced to a thousand pieces by a Samurai. While that may seem highly hyperbolic, weight fluctuations on the scale can make or break someone’s day, week, and...

By Aadam | June 14, 2023 This post is taken from the Vitamin. Every Thursday, I drop some knowledge bombs on your face to help you reach your goals faster while avoiding all the bullshit. We all know as the weekend arrives, we let loose and enjoy more food and drink. And while there’s nothing...

While Twana Barnett is currently banging heads in the larger-than-life world of pro wrestling, the beauty they call “The Beast” will be familiar to bodybuilding aficionados as well. Having earned her IFBB pro card in the Women’s Physique division around a decade ago, Barnett racked up a number...

Bodybuilder Influencer Killed While Ego-lifting. https://www.marca.com/en/lifestyle/world-news/2023/07/23/64bcf2d8ca47415d308b4590.html (Video in link) The bodybuilding world is in mourning after the tragic death of talented bodybuilder Justin Vicky, 33. The fitness community in Bali is in...

What Is the Trap-Bar Deadlift? The trap-bar deadlift, also known as the hex-bar deadlift, is the same as the conventional deadlift except it’s performed with a trap bar. Here’s what it looks like: The most obvious difference between deadlifting with a trap bar versus a conventional barbell...

Let’s face it, most of the quality nutrition information that comes out of the bodybuilding community is geared towards bodybuilders. But the problem is strength athletes don’t necessarily need to eat like that. In fact, most strength athletes would benefit from NOT eating like the typical “bro”...

Beginners Guide – The Barbell Is King by:Justis Cousins It was around 2009 and I was a freshman in high school. My friend invited me to the school gym to start working out with him. I was ready to get big and strong! There was only one issue – we went to an art school… As a result, the gym...

Does your body have a set point? Introduction To top The Set Point Theory of weight regulation is an attempt to explain why people can maintain their body weight at a relatively stable level for long periods. The Set Point Theory suggests that body weight is regulated by a feedback control...

To be successful with a diet, you not only need to know when to make diet adjustments but when to take diet breaks also. A diet break refers to a planned period of 7–14 days, where we increase calorie intake and loosen the counting restrictions we place on ourselves. They help break up the...

When a Weight Loss Plateau isn’t a Fat Loss Plateau In a perfect world, we would lose weight in a neat, orderly manner. We would stick to our workouts and meal plans like good little boys and girls and would wake up a little lighter and leaner every day. The weeks would breeze by and before we...

By Ted KallmyerUpdated May 10, 2023 Flexible dieting is a method of eating that places no restrictions on food groups. My diet experience led me to believe some foods are good and some are bad for you. How you lost weight depended on the foods you cut out of your diet. Traditional thinking...

Building muscle is a very common goal, particularly among young men. You see the well-known and highly paid bodybuilders winning Mr Olympia and you want to emulate their success. Or maybe you want to build size for your sport; being boxing, wrestling, football etc … all require a large amount of...

Interested in using tirzepatide for weight loss research? Inside, we detail everything researchers must know about using tirzepatide peptide therapy to stimulate weight loss in their test subjects. You will also find the latest advancements in tirzepatide and weight loss research, including an...

This article takes a close look at the reasons why you're not building muscle and gaining weight. Read this is you're having trouble getting big! Here’s a question I see time and time again in online bodybuilding & fitness forums: This is an all too common story for people with no experience or...

If you have a rack, bar, and plates, then you have the tools necessary to train. These two full-body programs can help you achieve personal fitness success. Over the last several years, there has been a movement in the fitness world – training at home. Home gym equipment has been a big hit and...