They Dont Know Squat!

There seems to be much confusion amongst trainers and trainees as to whether squats should be performed all the way down or just half way. In most gyms today, a common instruction during squats, deadlifts, and lunges (as taught by many personal training organizations) is not to allow the knees... Read More

Clothes and Shoes and Stretching

Now that we have a trainer, our next concern is to be equipped with the proper shoes and clothes, so our training experience can be maximized. If your trying to create a great body you need to start with clothes and shoes that will make you feel good as well... Read More

Choosing The Right Bodybuilding Supplement

Before wasting your money on a pile of bodybuilding supplements you really need to work out what you are hoping to achieve. Don't lose sight of the fact that sound nutrition forms the basis of any muscle building program and no amount of supplementation with the latest and greatest products... Read More

The Importance Of Creatine In Building Lean Muscle

Creatine monohydrate can rightly lay claim to being the most popular and arguably most effective bodybuilding supplement currently available. The beauty of creatine is that it is 100% natural and occurs in many foods so it's unlikely to be banned from any sports or competitions. Let's first establish what creatine... Read More

The Role Of Whey Protein In Achieving Significant Muscle Gain

Most bodybuilders would agree that supplementing with whey protein is an important element in achieving serious muscle gains. This article will examine the facts relating to whey protein as a supplement and help you decide whether you need to follow this particular strategy. Whey protein is produced during the process... Read More

The Role Of L-Glutamine In Building Muscle

L-glutamine remains the supplement of choice for many bodybuilders. It is a free form amino acid that can be found naturally in beans, meat, fish, poultry and dairy products. It is also an important component of protein powders and is one of the twenty non-essential amino acids found in the... Read More

Can Growth Hormone Boosters Enhance Muscle Growth?

Many experts feel that supplementation with growth hormones offers exciting possibilities to adult bodybuilders, especially those aged over thirty. They should not be taken by anyone aged under twenty. In the past growth hormone was available only in injectable form but recent years have seen the development of HGH precursors... Read More

What Causes Muscle Growth?

In order for muscles to grow, three things are required: 1. Stimulus - exercise is needed to make the muscles work, use energy and cause microscopic damage to the fibers. 2. Nutrition - after intense exercise the muscles need to replenish their stores of fuel. 3. Rest - it is... Read More

The Role Of Repetitions In Your Muscle Building Program

Repetitions are the basic building blocks of any strength or muscle building program but it is something that many lifters take for granted. How often do you see people at the gym speed through their reps, breathe haphazardly or fail to complete each rep correctly from a technical perspective? There... Read More

The Importance Of Sets In Your Muscle Building Program

In an earlier article we looked at how repetitions contribute to the muscle building process, but is the position regarding sets just as clear cut? Unfortunately, the answer to this is no as some experts feel one set to failure is sufficient, whereas others argue that multiple sets are needed... Read More

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Build 80 Pounds Of Muscle?

Is it possible to gain 80 pounds of shredded muscle... Read More

Know Your Muscles - The Mid-Section

Becoming familiar with the muscles that make up your body... Read More

Exercise The Right Way - The Crunch

Other articles in this series looked at a number of... Read More

Muscle Building Training Tips For Beginners

(*) Proper bodybuilding exercises technique.First steps in muscle building training... Read More

Bodybuilding Sins That Cause Back Pain and Missed Workouts: Part 3

Welcome to article number 2 in our series "Bodybuilding Sins... Read More

Is Your Muscle Building Potential Limited By Your Genes?

It is clear that certain traits are handed down to... Read More

Get A Grip! Get More Out Of Your Biceps Curls

Would you like to know how to get more out... Read More

Bodybuilding: Effective Ways To Handling Criticism

It's important to set the way we'll respond to different... Read More

Train for the Look You Want

So the Olympics are almost upon us. While you have... Read More

Exercise The Right Way - The Wrist Curl

Other articles in this series looked at a number of... Read More

Target: Rear Delts: One Simple Movement and They?ll be on Fire!

The Bent-Over Lateral Raise is one of the most common... Read More

Outer Triceps Workout

The outer triceps is an awesome muscle. It sticks out... Read More

BMI Calculator Results

BMI, Body Mass Index, is the most popular and simple... Read More

Before and After Photos in Fitness Magazines

Some supplement companies will go to any lengths to prove... Read More

Strength Training Strategies that Actually Work

Over the years there has been a surge of different... Read More

Exercise The Right Way - Seated Pulley Rows

Other articles in this series looked at a number of... Read More

Welcome Back Everyone!

Ah summer time, it's one of my favorite seasons and... Read More

What Is Strength Training?

Traditional strength training consists of performing one to three (or... Read More

The MYTH of Gaining Muscle Without Fat!

Many of you have expressed concerns about gaining too much... Read More

Tendonitis and the Effects on Your Routine

What turns out to be a small, yet annoying pain... Read More

Focus on Both Consistency and Variability in Your Workouts for the Best Results

In one of my recent articles, I spoke about the... Read More

Re-ignite Your Chest Training Progress

Effective Chest Training, Like Everything Else, Begins With The Proper... Read More

Beach Body Abs

With the return of warm weather in the spring, thoughts... Read More

The Secret to Legs with Size, Strength, and Endurance

There are countless leg workouts in magazines and books that... Read More

Arm Exercises For Beginning Bodybuilders

Most people new to bodybuilding pay a lot of attention... Read More