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THE BASICS Just to make sure that we're on the same page here, the difference between a chin-up and a pull-up is the grip. Incidentally, the pull-up is a type of chin-up, technically. So when I talk about chins, I often mean pull-ups, too. Chins traditionally use a supinated grip (palms facing...

View: https://youtu.be/GpO7pR7oEyQ THE KEY IS THE FALSE GRIP The "false grip" is what determines whether the muscle-up is an exercise worth doing, or if it's just a gym trick with little actual training benefits. Use the false grip and you'll be able to "peak" your body by applying muscular...

Introduction So you've done your research and you think you're ready for your first cycle. Let me first tell you that the chances of you being ready based on your research is slim to none. In this article I hope to deliver important information that is often missed or looked over during...

If you're carrying a little more fat than you'd like right now and you've got something coming up – a vacation, a photoshoot, a Tinder date – we've got you covered. Here's some advice from five fitness experts who know a thing or two about fat loss and physique transformation. But first...

Pop quiz, everybody. HOW OFTEN SHOULD YOU SET A PERSONAL RECORD? A. Once per cycle B. Depends on how long you've been training. C. Every day. If you answered C, every day, then we're on the same page. If you didn't, I'd like to propose that you can – and should – set a Personal Record (PR)...

BUSY IS NOT AN EXCUSE No matter how busy you are, if you prioritize a goal you'll get it done. And unless you make getting lean a top priority, it probably won't happen. But you're busy, you say. Your schedule is tight. Sorry, not an excuse. You just need to learn to become efficient with your...

If you're trying to reach a certain physique goal and you're not paying much attention to what you're eating, you're essentially playing ping pong in the dark. You might occasionally score, but mostly you'll just be swinging wildly. To save yourself years of frustration, sub-optimal gains, and...

THE MENTAL ASPECT AND THE MUSCLE MATH Eating carbs for many of us is a mental barrier, especially those of us who had a hard time getting lean and then finally got very lean by cutting carbs. But it doesn't have to be that way. As long as your muscle glycogen stores are not close to full, the...

GET RIPPED, THEN GET REALISTIC Sure, you look your best when you're lean. After that first successful diet, every lifter feels like a god. They're itching for any excuse to take their shirt off and display their six-pack. Once you've gotten really lean it changes your perception of what good...

USE ALL NEW EXERCISES FOR ONE WEEK Next Saturday night, take a few minutes to sit down, grab a pen and paper or your preferred Notes app, and literally write down every exercise you did over the last seven days. Most likely, you'll come up with flat bench, back squat, and conventional deadlift...

Your goal may be to start a business, write a novel, lose fat, or get a college degree. In fact, the more important a new venture is to your personal development, the more powerful the roadblocks (which Pressfield calls "The Resistance") will be. Fighting this Resistance is the "war" referred to...

Even with a fantastic exercise like the deadlift, things can go wrong and a great movement can become a dumb training tool. Avoid these mistakes: 1 ▶️ Bouncing a Touch-and-Go Deadlift We've all seen it. Someone struggles mightily to complete a single rep on a heavy deadlift. The lifter's eyes...

If you don't associate kettlebell exercises with building muscle, well, that's understandable. The way most people are using them in the gym is as a lightweight way to break a serious sweat, and nothing else. But make no mistake: Kettlebells can be a huge ally in the quest for mass. And, if...

1. Write Down Specific Goals For The Year Nobody progresses in their workouts without goal setting, but having a vague goal like "I want to look jacked" leads to zero results. The key to goal setting is to be specific. Do you want to gain 10 pounds of lean muscle mass? Add an inch to your arms...

4-Week Weight Training Plan for Women If you're looking to lose weight or just maintain your physique, try cutting back on cardio for a few weeks to focus on these strength training exercises for women that increase metabolism and build lean muscle...

Introduction So you've done your research and you think you're ready for your first cycle. Let me first tell you that the chances of you being ready based on your research is slim to none. In this article I hope to deliver important information that is often missed or looked over during...

FXQuadro / Shutterstock As countless New Year's resolutioners have discovered the hard way, going balls-to-the-wall on January 1 typically means burning out before February. To truly translate your New Year's resolutions into practical, everyday habits, you need to pace yourself. So rather...

Heavy Weights and Skin-Splitting Pumps by Eric Bach | Today 5 Loading Schemes for Foolproof Gains When it comes to building muscle, there's no one-size fits all set and rep scheme. High reps with lighter weights can work. So can low reps with heavier weights. The underlying theme? You need...

Does anyone know anything about it? I wanna play around at home i have a idea for a powerlifting rap song. I just want something basic cheap as possible to put some lyrics over a beat. Any ideas? Gonna make a simg about mick too

Who's embarking on a summer cut...........why, and how much?