Lifting heavy is about so much more than just looking good—though you’ll love the results there too. It’s about feeling strong, capable, and confident in your own skin. It’s also about challenging societal norms that tell women to be small and take up less space. It’s time to break those...
Navy SEALs have long been revered for the commitment to excellence that they bring to their craft. These elite warriors push themselves to the absolute limit, both physically and mentally, operating in some of the world’s most demanding environments. But what happens when they transition from...
Let’s face it: We all want to look great naked. A well-sculpted physique not only boosts your confidence but also shows off the hard work you’ve put into your training. But how do you break through the confusion and get the results you’re after? The key is to train smart, have fun, and push your...
In Olympic Weightlifting competitions, the snatch is the first lift contested. Plain and simple, it’s described as one movement to move the bar from the floor to overhead. It’s a feat of power, strength, stability, and mobility. It takes time and dedication to enhance all of these qualities that...
This is the Clean & Jerk Workout Program you’ve been eyeing—a straightforward, impactful plan to elevate your performance in this Olympic move. The Olympics are right around the corner, and you’ve got the itch. Whether you’re a newcomer to the sport, aiming to enhance your lifts for CrossFit, or...
Check out this 12-week Olympic Weightlifting Starter Program, designed to pave the way for your success on the platform. And if you’re new to the world of Olympic weightlifting, be sure to dive into The Ultimate Guide To Olympic Weightlifting Lifts for a solid foundation.
Once you’ve delved...
There is a game called “Six Degrees of Separation,” in which you pick someone and connect yourself or someone else to that person through people you both may know. The most popular version of this game is with Kevin Bacon. Bodybuilding fans and fitness enthusiasts in Canada could play this game...
In the 1930s, golfers were told to avoid gyms until Tiger Woods turned Pro in 1996. Back then, there was a belief that a strength training program for golfers would ‘tighten’ the body. Golfers were instead told that walking five to six miles per round was enough to maintain fitness.
Then, in...
University of Georgia football strength and conditioning coach Scott Sinclair has no offseason.
For the many non-football staffers in his inner circle, the year-round commitment is sometimes hard to understand during the sizzling summer months. “I might be at church or somebody you see at the...
If you’ve been reading this series on Muscle & Fitness or following me on Instagram, then you know that for four weeks, I took on the challenge of training like the great Arnold Schwarzenegger by following his legendary “double split” training routine from his days as Mr. Olympia. What started...
Many lifters, beginners or otherwise, hit the gym with no plan that’s why we’ve created this New Year Workout Program—to help create a foolproof plan to get you started.
Besides losing a bit of the holiday flab and seeing muscles they haven’t seen in a while, some will begin their workout...
Hiring a fitness coach is no longer just a luxury item for elite athletes or well-off corporate CEOs—it’s a necessity every man or woman committed to improving their health should invest in.
Still, despite the personal training profession booming into a $12 billion industry (thanks, COVID), it...
Both the Internet and social media boast thousands of training programs, each promising the best results for anyone willing to fork over at least $5.99 or more a month. So, how do you choose the best for you?
Information overload and agonizing over the choice may be holding you back from...
The problem with linear periodization is that it assumes you'll have the same training energy for every workout. Try nonlinear periodization for daily gains!
In this day and age, there are thousands of different exercise programs you can look up on the internet and follow.
Some are from...
Ditch your flat back for good and develop lats that flare using these 5 key exercises. To jump-start your progress, we even put them together in a workout!
We all know that the chest and arms are the most popular muscle groups to train but the impact of back training can’t be emphasized enough...
This versatile six week workout routine is designed to help you torch unwanted fat and can be complete in the gym or at home, with simple modifications!
WORKOUT SUMMARY
Main Goal
Lose Fat
Workout Type
Split
Training Level
Intermediate
Program Duration6 weeks
Days Per Week
4
Time Per...
Bust out of your training rut and blast through muscle and strength building plateaus using a unique combination of 5, 10 and 20 rep sets. This program delivers results.
WORKOUT SUMMARY
Main Goal
Build Muscle
Workout Type
Split
Training Level
Intermediate
Program Duration20 weeks
Days Per Week...
Looking for a new muscle-building challenge? This 8-week high-intensity training methodology pushes you to failure, not once but three times, for the ultimate pump.
WORKOUT SUMMARY
Main Goal
Build Muscle
Workout Type
Split
Training Level
Advanced
Program Duration8 weeks
Days Per Week
3
Time Per...