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Building muscle is exciting, but it is also challenging, and if you are unsure of what you are doing, then it can become very stressful. Beginners and gym rookies may notice those fast newbie gains that come from being introduced to iron, but then they see progress stall and get frustrated. This...

Preparation and self improvement have helped Josh Holland earn the title of celebrity trainer. Maybe more important than creating a set of six-pack abs in six weeks, the self-described “self optimization coach” has earned the ’round-the-clock wellness trust of many of his long list of clients...

At the age of 19, Aric Almirola became a professional driver. In the two decades that have passed since that time, he’s made sure that he’s left no stone unturned in gaining an edge from a competitive standpoint and to mentally and physically be at his best. In his sixth season for Stewart-Haas...

In case you missed the introductory article for this series, I’m one of the writers for Muscle & Fitness, and with Week 1 of “The Arnold Challenge” completed, here’s whats been happening. This challenge calls for me to train for one month in a very similar fashion as seven-time Mr. Olympia...

When you interview Hunter Labrada via Zoom, you immediately get the feeling there’s a monster across from you filling your computer screen. The competitor from 2021 who finished fourth was nowhere to be seen anymore. To say he feels that he’s improved his physique is a drastic...

Normally, when I’m asked to pen a tribute to someone, that someone is not in the kind of condition that would lend himself to ever know what I said about him. On the rare occasion though, the assignment comes down for a person not in such dire straights. This time it did; the bloke is just...

Walk into any commercial gym, you’re bound to see someone doing endless crunches or situps in the pursuit of a six-pack or skinnier waist. There’s nothing wrong or bad about these types of exercises because there is no bad or good, just the right fit for you. But there are more effective ways to...

Building broad shoulders will complete your physique & make you look strong. Learn which exercises are the top 10 all-time best for targeting your shoulders. Having big arms is always in style and a strong bench press is cool but when it comes to the symbol of upper body power, the shoulders...

Can cardio hinder muscle mass gains? What type of cardio is best for your experience level? Find out how to best incorporate cardio while building muscle. There is much debate and controversy on the subject of doing cardio while building muscle. Once and for all I am going to set the record...

If you need advice on how to maximize your upper-body potential, Arash Rahbar and Frank Sepe are two of the best in the game to go to. Not only are they both knowledgeable and successful in the industry, they’re both more than willing to share their experience for those that want to be their...

The Question Even the best training programs can stall out and get boring. And if you're mentally checked out, it's definitely time to "shock" the system. What's your favorite way to do it? "Do less, not more." -Mark Dugdale – IFBB Pro Bodybuilder When bodybuilders lose motivation they often...

There is much debate and controversy on the subject of doing cardio while building muscle. Once and for all I am going to set the record straight. So without further adieu, here's the real deal on doing cardio while trying to gain size and strength... If you are a beginner who also happens to...

The lat pulldown is an exercise that can sometimes be overlooked when it comes to back training. That’s because pull ups are considered the more effective version as well as the more “hardcore” movement. The lat pulldown is also sometimes frowned upon because it’s the movement that is...

Motivation is over rated, it's a surface level emotion. To change your body and life, a person needs to make a commitment. "There is no doubt that we make many commitments - such as commitments to our employer, our spouse or significant other, our parents, our friends, etc. However, the most...

Anyone that has committed to a long-term fitness goal will tell you that it takes serious dedication, determination, and discipline to be successful. Consistency matters but let’s face facts - There are days that we all just need an extra mental boost or a kick in the butt to get going. For...

Anyone that has committed to a long-term fitness goal will tell you that it takes serious dedication, determination, and discipline to be successful. Consistency matters but let’s face facts - There are days that we all just need an extra mental boost or a kick in the butt to get going. For...

What is Actually Required for Success? written by JAMES CLEAR MINIMALISM SELF-IMPROVEMENT STRENGTH TRAINING For over one year, I trained with the great folks at Columbus Weightlifting. One of our lifters, Heather, joined the team and didn’t have a pair of weightlifting shoes. So, she borrowed a...

When working the back, you have two kinds of exercises: Exercises for back width – these exercises work your lat muscles, i.e. wide grip pull ups Exercises for back thickness (size from front to back) – i.e. rowing movements If we had to pick only two exercises to build an impressive back, we...

I see a lot of lazy fucks doing cardio the wrong way. I see them just strolling along while playing with their phones. I see girls wearing makeup that isn't even running down their face because they aren't sweating. When it comes to doing cardio, people just don't want to put in the work...

Something that is never really discussed in bodybuilding are workouts that involve stimulating individual muscles during different parts of the workout. What I mean by that is this – there is this mentality with building muscle that says we have to torch a muscle and then move to the next...