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Precision Eating, Precision Results There is a saying that goes around the world of bodybuilding. To paraphrase: The more precise the eating plan, the more precise the results. If you want to get extremely shredded then you'll need to run an extremely tight and precise diet. If you just want...

Do you need a refresher course in building a more massive, stronger and leaner body? We all know the basics of bodybuilding: lift heavy, eat the right foods and supplements and get plenty of rest, but at times we forget a few details that can make all the difference. A tip here and a piece of...

I think it’s safe to say that for those of us who are working to build better bodies through bodybuilding and or fitness, out of all the muscle groups we work so hard to develop, the muscles of the arms seem to be the most universally admired. Whenever a bodybuilder is asked in public to make a...

Bodybuilding Contest Prep - 3 Biggest Mistakes Contest Prep Mistake #1 - Time You must give yourself enough of the above. Most people underestimate how long it takes to get in competition/photoshoot shape. I was about 8 weeks out in the first photo and already pretty lean. As a general rule, if...

So let me guess. You're at the gym each day trying to get bigger and stronger. In fact, almost every free moment of your life is spent obsessing about adding muscle and strength. You read all the magazines, buy all the best supplements and construct workout plans so complicated they make Jay...

The world of weightlifting is huge. Believe me, I know that there is a lot of information to take in and it is extremely difficult to learn enough even to know what you are doing. As a beginner, jumping into this gigantic pool of knowledge and information can be very discouraging and even...

It’s happened to almost all of us at one point or another. You take an extra day off to rest, which turns into a week, then you’re taking 2 weeks off from the gym. Before you know it you’ve been out of the gym for much longer than you'd like to admit. If you’re like most lifters you are looking...

You probably already know that building muscle, shedding fat, and gaining strength take consistent dedication in both the gym and the kitchen. But how much do you consider the importance of proper sleep when it comes to reaching your fitness goals? According to the CDC, adults need seven or...

We have all heard of it, and yet the amount of people who don’t stretch after their warm up is astounding. Most weight trainers think that is not ‘macho’ to be seen in front of their mates stretching and miss it out all together this is a big mistake because Stretching is a fundamental way to...

So let me guess. You're at the gym each day trying to get bigger and stronger. In fact, almost every free moment of your life is spent obsessing about adding muscle and strength. You read all the magazines, buy all the best supplements and construct workout plans so complicated they make Jay...

Building a big chest is just about every gym goer’s primary focus at one point or another. However, most people think that the bench press alone is the best and only movement that really builds big pectorals. But really, there are other ways you should be training if you really want to achieve...

It is often the case that when someone discovers the gym for the first time and really gets into training they will work out for hours upon end hitting the same body part 3-4 times per week, training 7 days a week. This article will explore the reasons behind over training, it’s easy to be told...

The overall plan of any weight trainer should be to establish a routine that helps to develop lean muscle mass in a completely balance fashioned. That means that each muscle group is targeted through consistent and alternating workouts. The result is that each of the muscle groups will work in...

When you think about building muscle, what types of training come to mind? High volume, high frequency training? Drop sets, extended sets, timed sets? Extended range of motion exercises? Or intra-set stretching? Once you have a base of strength, these methods all work extraordinarily well...

Often, your results depend on how often you’re getting into the gym, what you’re eating outside, and how thoroughly you train. Not rocket science, I know. But for guys who’ve been in the lifting game for a while, we need to take a closer look to see continuous gains. Looking at the bigger...

In this series, we investigate the importance of maintaining your fitness levels as life goes beyond 40. Factors such as mobility, muscle-mass and recovery are all important issues that we will cover, and one of the most burning questions that people have as they age is to ask whether or not our...

Training splits can be a mystery. With so many available options and possibilities, it's easy to be confused about which splits are effective, and which are poorly structured. If you've ever wondered just why and how training splits are designed, and just what some of the best training split...

Muscle building nutrition is not rocket science; it just requires some basic knowledge, discipline and consistency. You need to eat a good healthy diet every day to get the results you desire. Nutrition is often overlooked by some weight trainers, but the fact is, if you don't have a good muscle...

Do you bang your head against the wall trying to figure out the best ways to squeeze in a muscle building breakfast without having a significant amount of time? It’s tough to find ways to support recovery from your brutal workouts with little-to-no time on the mornings for lengthy prepping...

Too many people view fat loss like it is a secret VIP party that requires you to do or say the right thing to get invited. In one sense this is true. Those that are lean understand what must be done to lose fat without gimmicks or quick fixes. Fat loss is a biological process that does not need...