Try out this very effective program for hypertrophy that’s ideal for beginners and intermediates alike. All you’ve got to do is train four days per week using this three-day split: push, pull, and legs.
It’s not always about who can diet the hardest; it’s about who can diet the smartest.
Direct from the minds of aspiring physique athletes, these questions zero in on common (yet complicated) dieting dilemmas.
This routine divides training into push, pull, and leg sessions for maximal muscular growth and optimal time efficiency.
Screech, from Saved By the Bell, is a prime example of someone who has a crazy, fast metabolism.
I don’t try to spread it out, most supplements/vitamins are taken with my first meal of the day or my last meal of the day.
“What can I do to improve, so the judges have no choice but to place me in first next time?”
Ask anyone on the street what a calorie is and most will know at least something.
Only time and effort will tell what my potential holds.
I lost 4 pounds and can already notice a significant difference in my appearance.
Training has been awesome. Honestly I wouldn’t be surprised if I got stronger and/or gained muscle in the first 3 training sessions.
I posted this a while back, but I figured I’d post it again as we move into the new year.
Arms have always been a weak point for me, and they still are though they’ve improved quite a bit this year.
You can have the best plan in the world, but if your hormones are out of whack, you’ll be spinning your wheels forever.
We started with some heavy standing calf work, then higher-rep seated calf work, then seated leg curls pyramiding up in weight.
I realize that most powerlifters hit the big movements first in their workouts, but they usually don’t do them for high reps to failure.
The higher volume has added almost 3/4 of an inch to my calves in the last couple months.
It will burn like hell, your pecs will be tired, but your joints will be fresh headed into next two exercises.
I’m already back to the grind, and don’t plan on competing until next summer.
Here’s a good meal plan to ensure adequate energy and hydration for a powerlifting meet.
As with anything in life, consistency reaps major rewards.
Green tea has a host of powerful effects that make it very helpful for dieting.
Our very own “Unlikely Powerlifter,” Matt McGorry, decided to compete in his very first bodybuilding show just a few short weeks ago.
In March of 2009, I was contacted by Nate and Donia, training partners from Iowa who were looking to get into better shape. Eight months later, they both competed in their first competitions (bodybuilding for him and figure for her) with completely transformed physiques.
In March of 2009, I was contacted by Nate and Donia, training partners from Iowa who were looking to get into better shape. Eight months later, they both competed in their first competitions (bodybuilding for him and figure for her) with completely transformed physiques.
As MMA fighters, we’re constantly looking for ways to improve our game. We sharpen our skills, improve our conditioning, and increase our strength, all with the goal of being better warriors. However, many of us fail to take advantage of a very important key to success in the ring (or cage)—optimal nutrition.
The fast-paced, hectic climate of today’s world makes it difficult for many of us to find the time to eat properly.
It was mid-October of 2007. Fear set in as I read my email…