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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...

By: Matt Weik You have a hectic schedule. It could be due to work, kids, family life, social engagements, whatever. While we all know the benefits of exercise, there are times where we just don’t have enough time in the day to fit in everything and unfortunately, our workouts sometimes tend...

This workout program only requires dumbbells, has just the right amount of volume to promote muscle growth, and is perfect to do at home or on the go. WORKOUT SUMMARY Main Goal Build Muscle Workout Type Full Body Training Level Beginner Program Duration8 weeks Days Per Week 3 Time Per...

This 5 day dumbbell only workout program only requires dumbbells and is perfect for those looking to build lean muscle mass at home or on the go! WORKOUT SUMMARY Main Goal Build Muscle Workout Type Split Training Level Intermediate Program Duration12 weeks Days Per Week 5 Time Per Workout45-60...

WORKOUT SUMMARY Main Goal Build Muscle Workout Type Split Training Level Advanced Program Duration10 weeks Days Per Week 4 Time Per Workout50 minutes Equipment Required Barbell, Bodyweight, Dumbbells, Machines Target GenderMale Recommended Supps Whey Protein Creatine Monohydrate Essential Fats...

This 4-day program will help intermediate and advanced trainees gain size and strength. Rest-pause set, drop sets, and negatives will kick your muscle gains into high gear! WORKOUT SUMMARY Main Goal Build Muscle Workout Type Split Training Level Intermediate Program Duration8 weeks Days Per...

WORKOUT SUMMARY Main Goal Build Muscle Workout Type Full Body Training Level Beginner Program Duration12 weeks Days Per Week 3 Time Per Workout45-60 minutes Equipment Required Barbell, Bodyweight, Dumbbells Target GenderMale & Female Recommended Supps Multivitamin Pre-Workout Creatine Whey...

Build both size and strength in this 4 day split based around basic compound movements. Get the best of both worlds with bodybuilding and powerlifting. WORKOUT SUMMARY Main Goal Build Muscle Workout Type Split Training Level Intermediate Program Duration12 weeks Days Per Week 4 Time Per...