In the world of powerlifting, the three events of squats, bench presses, and deadlifts are like three powerful steeds, leading countless fitness enthusiasts and athletes to challenge themselves and pursue the limits of strength.
I. Squats
Squats mainly train the lower limb muscle groups...
We all know what drop sets are, but do you know what a mechanical drop set is? Find out how to use this technique to build both muscle and strength.
Everybody on this site has heard of drop sets, I assume. If not, better break out that copy the "Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding" by a certain...
This is not the same old rehashed tips article. Brad Borland presents 12 muscle building workout tweaks that can help invigorate your training and improve gains today.
Brad Borland is a strength & conditioning specialist, cancer survivor and the founder of WorkoutLab.
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This advanced workout routine is a 5-day split - Two Days On, 1 Day Off, Two Days On, 1 Day Off. It is aimed at muscle size, definition and tone.
WORKOUT SUMMARY
Main Goal
Build Muscle
Workout Type
Split
Training Level
Advanced
Program Duration10 weeks
Days Per Week
5
Time Per Workout30-45...
What Number of Sets and Reps Works Best?
Most people think the primary driver for muscle growth is volume, but most of these same people define volume as the number of sets you're performing in a training session (not counting your warm-up sets, mind you).
More accurately defined, volume is...
Do you need more mass, strength and power in your deltoids overall? Would you like to fill out that t-shirt and possess wide, commanding shoulders that convey a powerful physique without a word spoken? The more important question is: Do your shoulders suck?
Many trainers fall into the trap of...
Do you need more mass, strength and power in your deltoids overall? Would you like to fill out that t-shirt and possess wide, commanding shoulders that convey a powerful physique without a word spoken? The more important question is: Do your shoulders suck?
Many trainers fall into the trap of...
There are two schools of thought when it comes to taking training advice from the pros. Some insist that these men are, essentially, genetic mutants who respond so spectacularly to weight training that they have nothing of value to offer the rest of us mere mortals.
Others agree that these men...