Category Archive for "Training"

how often to train abs

HOW OFTEN TO TRAIN ABS: WHAT IS THE BEST AB TRAINING FREQUENCY?

Question: How often should I train abs for the best results? I currently hit them 3 days a week but have been told that they recover fast and can be trained every day. Answer: Good question. Let me lay the…

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how long to rest between sets

HOW LONG TO REST BETWEEN SETS TO BUILD MUSCLE & GAIN STRENGTH

Once you’ve mapped out all of the exercises you’ll be performing in your workouts and have put them in the proper order, the next question to answer is how long to rest between sets for the best results. You’ll hear…

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working out while sick

WORKING OUT WHILE SICK: SHOULD YOU TRAIN OR REST?

Having just spent over a week battling a nasty cold followed immediately by a rough two-day bout with food poisoning, I figured now was an appropriate time to write this blog post. What is the best approach to take when it comes to…

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increase arm size

HOW TO BUILD BIG ARMS (THE SIMPLE TRUTH!)

Most guys in the gym would probably be lying if they said that they didn’t initially begin hitting the weights in order to build up a muscular set of arms and pecs… I know I did. The question of how…

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muscle building secrets

THE “SECRET CODE” TO BUILDING MUSCLE

Amidst the endless mounds of advice you’ll find contained in the millions of bodybuilding articles and videos circulating online, today I’m going to share with you the real “secret code” when it comes to packing on muscle… It involves two…

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clean bulk

HOW TO “CLEAN BULK” WITHOUT GAINING FAT (2 SIMPLE STEPS)

If you’re trying to add a significant amount of muscle to your body, it’s important to understand that a certain increase in body fat will always come along with it. Building muscle requires an ongoing calorie surplus, and it’s just not possible to…

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marijuana and bodybuilding

MARIJUANA AND BODYBUILDING: DOES WEED AFFECT MUSCLE GROWTH?

“Does smoking weed affect muscle growth and fat loss?” Most people are generally okay with the idea that moderate alcohol consumption from time to time is no big deal when it comes to their fitness plan… but does the same hold…

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skinny fat body

THE “SKINNY FAT” BODY TYPE: SHOULD YOU BULK OR CUT FIRST?

For guys who are starting out with the classic “skinny fat” body type and who want to achieve a lean and muscular physique, knowing where to begin can be a big challenge. Should a skinny fat guy start with a bulk or cut?…

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incline flys for upper chest

THE BEST WAY TO DO INCLINE FLYS FOR UPPER CHEST GAINS

When it comes to targeting the upper pecs for increased size and thickness, incline flys are a great finishing movement to include after all of your basic compound pressing exercises (such as presses with barbells or dumbbells) have been completed….

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brachioradialis exercises

THE BEST BRACHIORADIALIS EXERCISES FOR BIGGER FOREARMS

If you’re like most typical “hardgainers” with naturally thin forearms that just don’t seem to grow, or you’re just someone who is specifically interested in building bigger forearms, including some direct brachioradialis work into your plan is an effective way to maximize your…

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