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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...

You can starve and build big muscles. You can starve your body of carbohydrates and make your body crave muscle building protein. I am sure most of you reading the title "Low Carbs Big Muscles" are scratching your heads thinking I have lost my mind. I mean, how can you possibly build massive...

At this stage, there really are no more excuses for not working out, yet many people still struggle to squeeze in a workout, but have you thought about a lunch break workout? Some reasons for not working out are valid: Successfully juggling a demanding career and taking care of family...

Don’t believe the hype….well, not entirely. You know, the hype that if you do not consume a whey protein beverage one second after your final set of squats, your workout will be useless. The supposed “anabolic window” that magically closes on you 30 minutes after you concluded your final...

The opposite of a “hard gainer” would be an “easy gainer.” Therefore, if a hard gainer is typically what is described as an ectomorph, the easy gainer would be labeled an endomorph. Pros & cons of the endomorphic easy gainer Positive traits Ability to accrue LBM quickly Ability to lift more...

When I go to donate blood they ask about steroid use. Am I possibly harming someone else? The primary concerns for steroid users giving blood are infectious disease transmission. Given that users self-administer injections there is a concern about knowledge of proper needle handling and use...

Pre-workout supplements are so commonplace nowadays; every supplement company has their own run-of-the-mill, stimulant-loaded product claiming to help you get the most out of your training. Sadly, most of those products fall well short of their expectations, mainly because the formulas are...

A new study is turning conventional wisdom on its head. Check it out. Two Lamborghinis I used to work for the company that first popularized creatine. This was in the mid-1990's when humans lived in mud huts and watched movies on their primitive "video cassette recorders." We sold teeny-tiny...

By Adam Bisek Peanut butter and jelly, salt and pepper—workout and protein shake? Chances are if you work out whatsoever you have a cabinet full of mismatched shaker bottles, or maybe I’m just more disorganized than most. Nevertheless, the shaker bottle and its protein-rich elixir have gone hand...

Living an anti-sitting lifestyle is difficult and sometimes you cannot get away from work or have no time to train before or after work due to early mornings, late nights, or a lack of energy. You go straight from the car to the office chair, back to the car, and home to bed or the couch...