Recovering from the Stressors of Contest Prep — Hormone Replacement Therapy
I feared a life without training. When I saw that fear become a reality, I knew it was time to seek professional help.
How Bodybuilding Changed My Life
I lacked endurance. I had no drive. Then I found Men's Physique. Through this I gained confidence. I gained ambition. Driven, I am.
3 Things You Will Need to Be Successful
This isn't rocket science people. Stop complicating every damn process and start simplifying.
A Powerlifter's Guide to Wimpy Exercises
As you focus on moving maximum weight on squats, benches and deadlifts, wimpy isolation movements just don’t have a place. Or do they?
NPC News: New Men's Division and Judging Standards Reset
What can we expect to see in the 2016 NPC and IFBB schedule?
WATCH: 1,000 Videos and Growing — The elitefts YouTube Channel
As our content department continues to grow and deliver industry-leading material, stay up-to-date on all of our multimedia productions.
Sometimes Quitters DO Win
While I was thinking about how stupid and selfish I was for my life decisions, I started thinking about my health. If something happened to me, how would it impact my kids?
So Many Stupid Reps — Just for Bodybuilders?
Julia, in conjunction with Alexander Cortes and Scott Paltos, discusses how training like a bodybuilder and adding in higher reps might help powerlifters with the big three lifts.
Cardio in the Off-Season: Make Up Your Mind
Here’s how to know whether cardio is your friend or foe between shows.
Bodybuilder Back: A Different Approach
Incorporate these alternative back-training methods into your programming to build a bigger back and sharper V-Taper.
LISTEN: High-Frequency Training and the Science That Supports It
Scott Stevenson details the scholarly and bodybuilding principles that formed his high-frequency training philosophy.
BURNT OUT: Starting the Off-Season
After a competition season of pushing my body beyond its limit, I was no longer making process. Here's how I'm turning things around for the future as I start my off-season.
How Should You Train When You're Sick? Should You At All?
Not sure if you're too sick to train? Use the red light | green light system to determine whether you should spend your afternoon on the couch or the bench.
Best Program Alterations To Make When Your Training Hits a Roadblock
You inevitably need to change up what you’re doing after stalled progress. What do you change? How do you go about deciding what to keep and what to remove?
Picking The Right Carbs On Your High and Low Days
Losing fat and gaining muscle isn't as simple as low carbs and high carbs. This list will serve as your guide to the best fat-incinerating carbohydrates you need in your diet.
To Stretch or Not: What Does Scientific Study Say About Stretching and M...
Several popular training programs call for a regimented stretching protocol as part of every workout. Is this all hype, or could it be the secret to your next 25 pounds of muscle?
LISTEN: Scott Stevenson's Scientific Approach to Peri-Workout Nutri...
The possibilities when constructing a pre, intra, and post-workout nutrition plan are nearly endless. Let Scott Stevenson break down the principles for you.
Cardio in the Off-Season: Blasphemy, Beneficial or Badass
Can off-season cardio make for a leaner, healthier growing bodybuilder or will it nip your gains in the bud? Stevenson solves the cardio conundrum.
LISTEN: The Science and Strength of Scott Stevenson
Stevenson discusses his educational and practical experience and explains how each of his disciplines have contributed to his life and approach to bodybuilding.
Barely Making Weight and My Results from Team Universe
The days leading up to my competition were full of challenges and stress. My coach John Meadows listened and helped me formulate a plan for this show and the future.
8 Best Maximal Lifting Techniques for Mega Mass
Bodybuilding training isn’t the only way to build muscle. Here are serious hypertrophy techniques ripped straight from the powerlifting platform.
Identity Crisis: Who Are You in the Fitness Industry?
The expense of climbing the wrong mountain is falling back down before finding the right one. Choose wisely.
How I Use CTP Training to Force Frequency and Intensity
When I tore my rotator cuff, I transitioned to more concentrated stimuli and a higher frequency per muscle group to avoid being forced to reduce my training intensity.
Starnes, Meadows, and Dolgner Ready for NPC Universe and Chicago Pro
Keep track of how they place this holiday weekend. Don't forget to flip the burgers.
Lifting Hard and Walking Tall: Lifting Tips for Tall Lifters
Don't let your height come between you and your strength gains. Use these tips to improve the way you lift so you can lift big while walking tall.
How To Execute a Front and Side Relaxed Pose
Don't hide your perfect physique with poor posing. Follow these tips from professional posing coach Dave Myers.
Quest to Look Like Incredible Hulk Backfires
Brazilian man's muscles turn to "rock" after he abuses toxic injections.
Video Gains: How Gaming Influences BodyBuilding
Level Up your gains by following the principles that gamers do. Does it make sense? Is their a connection between video games and bodybuilding? Read more to find out.
4 Most Common Bodybuilder Problems
Think your case of the Monday's are bad? Try living in the grind as a Bodybuilder.
The Pros and Cons of a Cheat Meal
There are many pros and cons to having a cheat meal involved in your meal programming. Check out the list of Do's and Don'ts when considering your next cheat meal.
Bodybuilders Dying Young: Are Steroids to Blame?
Doctors and strength athletes frequently argue over the effects (good and bad) of performance-enhancing drugs, but some facts aren't debatable.
How To Use The SS Yoke Bar For Your Triceps
Now you can use the yoke bar to help your bench. What can't you use it for?
Mythbusters 101: Don't Fall for These Fallacies
Bad information is passed from lifter to lifter, website to website. Let's end the charade.
This 74-Year-Old Bodybuilder is Stronger Than You
74 year-old bodybuilder Manuel Valbuena doesn’t know the word quit. Do you?
Prejudging at Junior Nationals with Julia Ladewski
In a class of fourteen girls, let's see how she looks and feels as she preps for the night show.
Reap The Benefits Of Other Sports
Reap the benefits of broader training horizons! 9 week program and quotes from Amit Sapir included
Understanding Huge
Pack in the calories and pack on the pounds. Does your stomach have what it takes to eat like Chad Aichs?
Bill Tocco Wins Master's Class at Michigan State Championships
In addition to his stunning physique he presented on stage this past weekend, Bill Tocco has a great story to tell.
The Dante Row For The Lat Development You've Been Looking For
A forgotten back exercise that will pump blood into your lats like never before
Nitric Oxide Supplements: Worth Your Money?
NO3 is a very popular supplement. A recent study gives good insight into what really happens when you take these products.
What to Expect From a Supplement Company Sponsorship
Every aspiring lifter in this industry dreams of being sponsored by their favorite brand. But does the reality stack up to the fantasy.
My Years with HIT
When I started bodybuilding, I looked up to Dorian Yates, so I trained like him. And it worked.
How and Why I Dieted to 7-Percent Body Fat: Show Day
The time has come to make final preparations and step on stage. Here are thoughts and reflections from this demanding journey.
Health and Longevity: 4 Indicators to a Powerful and Bigger You
Too many bodybuilders are dying prematurely. Dante Trudel is sick of it.
Why? Because Skip Said So
I run my kitchen and gym the way I want to. Follow the rules and there won't be any problems.
Ask DeFranco's Gym: Is It Advantageous to Borrow Bodybuilding Metho...
DeFranco urges you to toss the old-school mentality.
How and Why I Dieted to 7-Percent Body Fat: Supplements, Training, and P...
Now that you’ve committed to this tiring, sometimes painful process, there are several things to remember to make this experience achievable.
Lee Priest Fires Back at Bob Cicherillo's Criticism
They aren't getting along so well right now. Let's talk about it.
