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Are you working out alone? Do you prefer that or have you not found the right workout partner yet? Honestly, if you aren’t training with someone else, you might be missing out on some amazing progress. The key, however, is to find the right person. In this article, we are going to discuss...

Day in and day out we are bombarded with “gym experts” and “trainers” who seem to have all the answers to get you big, strong and ripped. In reality, the same basic principals have stood the test of time, in all genres and arenas. Here I will highlight the keys to getting the most out of the...

The Top 6 Benefits of Intra-Workout Supplementation We are all familiar with pre and post workout supplementation. As the names imply, these are supplements (pre-workouts and protein powders for example) we can take before or after exercise that can enhance performance, build muscle, and promote...

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...

Going keto may sound easy; just stock your kitchen with pounds of bacon, pyramids of avocados, and a fridge full of heavy cream, and you'll have all the fat you need to go keto—at least for this week. Of course, in action, keto is much easier said than done. To make your transition as smooth as...

Pre-workout supplements have become a training staple on a par with protein powder, and with good reason—they're effective and easy to use. So easy to use, in fact, that the very name tells you exactly when to take it. In light of that See-Spot-Run simplicity, how could someone mess up their...

If you've spent any time learning about how to maximize your workout, you've probably heard about the anabolic window. This is the idea that you must consume the right amounts of carbs and proteins within 45 minutes of finishing a workout. According to the theory, if you miss this window you can...

From what I see on a daily basis, it's clear to me that most people in the gym are wasting their time investment. They're spending precious hours engaged in strength or endurance training programs that yield little or no results? Need proof? When was the last time someone in your gym made any...

"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...

Nutrients should always come from food first, but few people eat a large enough variety to get all the required nutrients. This is where supplements come into the equation and help fill those gaps. Using Bodybuilding.com’s Signature Series, let’s dive into what supplements you should always...

There’s a reason Milos Sarcev is a legendary bodybuilder and trainer. You don’t achieve that status with run-of-the-mill training sessions. The back workout he recently took JYM Athlete and IFBB Classic Physique pro Stefan Rivera-Clack through may soon become the stuff of legend, too. It’s a...

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...

Fitness and being fit can be defined in so many different ways depending on the person. Maybe you are wanting to look like a fitness model with six pack abs, get in shape for a sport, or be able to do every day activities with ease. Regardless of your goal, we have all the tools needed to help...

If you've been working hard but feel like you're not getting the most out of your workouts, it could be the things you’re doing outside of the gym. Working out is typically only about 1 hour of your 24 hour day. What you do in the other 23 hours can either help or hurt your training. This...

Have you ever faced challenges that made it seem difficult to get a good quality workout in? Whether you’re pressed for time because of a busy schedule or the equipment selection in your gym is limited, life will always throw us curveballs that complicate our normal workout routine. When you’re...

People spend more time recovering from a workout than actually working out, enduring hours of soreness brought on by muscular inflammation. If not treated right, this workout side effect can make it harder to go for another session. Whether it’s fatigue, muscle cramps, or the classic delayed...

Few bodybuilders are made in the mold of Arnold Schwarzenegger. Sure, everyone wants to be the next Arnold, but who could conceivably duplicate the mind-numbing training volume and frequency he achieved? He didn't just train shoulders and arms for 60-plus sets—he did it 2-3 times a week with...

Mark Lauren’s style of functional bodyweight training has amassed 1.7 million book sales and continues with his latest offering: “Strong and Lean.” In this new series of workouts, Lauren offers up a fresh set from his 9 minutes bodyweight workout that can be undertaken with barely any equipment...

Sometimes when you use AAS (especially some orals) you can get painful back / shin / calf / etc. pumps. The first line of action should be: Taurine (3-10g pre-workout, you may also add 3-5g AM/PM depending on when you workout) Magnesium (200-500mg pre-workout, you may also add 200-500mg AM/PM...