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As we learned in part 1 of this series, the squat pattern can take on many identities, and the best version is the best version to suit your comfort levels, body type, and individual goals. Depending on the skill level of the individual, the training effect that can be received from squat...

There have never been more options for those of us that want to become the fittest and healthiest versions of ourselves. When it comes to technology, there’s a whole industry of products designed to support us either by tracking calories or monitoring our gym sessions, but if you really want to...

Avoiding weight gain often requires that you get enough sleep to stay alert all day to keep your diet in check, especially during those late-night boxset sessions, but what if there was a way to put yourself and the likelihood of overindulging to bed at the same time? Well, get comfy, because...

For many people, the idea of cutting weight several months away from the summer is difficult to comprehend, but the truth is that those with a little extra weight to lose, who want to get shredded for the summer, require more than the 14-day plans that are often touted to get you beach ready...

The gluteus maximus, often termed the body’s powerhouse, serves as a crucial muscle responsible for both form and function. Beyond its role in shaping the buttocks, this robust muscle plays a pivotal part in various movements, from extending the hips to stabilizing the pelvis. While genetics...

Progressive overload is king regarding improved strength and muscle. Lifting more weight for more reps is a surefire way to a better flex time, but two routes are sometimes forgotten to achieve that. Lifting unilaterally and changing angles. Strengthening imbalances between sides and changing...

While Twana Barnett is currently banging heads in the larger-than-life world of pro wrestling, the beauty they call “The Beast” will be familiar to bodybuilding aficionados as well. Having earned her IFBB pro card in the Women’s Physique division around a decade ago, Barnett racked up a number...

Obesity rates are soaring across the United States and the world, with a majority of Americans now overweight or obese. With obesity now widely acknowledged as a pandemic, there’s significant interest in novel therapies for shedding those pounds—including peptide-based weight loss injections...

Interested in using tirzepatide for weight loss research? Inside, we detail everything researchers must know about using tirzepatide peptide therapy to stimulate weight loss in their test subjects. You will also find the latest advancements in tirzepatide and weight loss research, including an...

Are you interested in learning about semaglutide for weight loss? If so, look no further than this comprehensive guide on one of the most popular anti-obesity peptide therapeutics. As worldwide obesity rates have grown in recent years, clinical understanding of the disease has evolved to...

There is a lot of love and hate that surrounds the leg press. Some think it’s not very functional because you’re sitting on your butt and pressing, which resembles nothing done outside the gym. Other lifters swear by it as it allows them to lift heavy weights and build muscle without the...

Dr. John Jaquish (pronounced: Jake-Wish), a well-established figure in the biomedical engineering field and popularly hailed as the “Tony Stark of the fitness industry,” has altered the concept of traditional weightlifting and aims to reinvent the way individuals build strength and muscle...

If you’ve picked up a dumbbell or any weight, you’ve probably heard the term “isolation exercise” tossed around. In theory, isolation exercises are meant to target one muscle group—in reality, that’s not normally the case. No single muscle truly works in “isolation” because the human body is a...

When you’re building a home gym or some of the basics to start training at home in your living room or bedroom, two things you’re immediately looking at are: How much space-saving is there? What is a cost-effective solution that allows for various exercises and movements? Adjustable...

One of the best pieces of muscle-building is that you must row to grow. You may have heard this before, but it bears repeating because too many lifters still focus on the mirror muscles. Training the posterior delts, upper back, and lats must be a priority when muscle and strength are your...

Andrea is the perfect blend of nature and nurture. Bodybuilding greatness is very much dependent on genetics (as is true in all sports) but there must be a lot of nurture working in combination with nature to achieve success. In other words, success requires a lot of hard, disciplined, and...

When my editor explained that there was an assignment with my name on it—just down the road, nonetheless—which would require me to ditch the keyboard and work out with two of the world’s strongest men, the Stoltman brothers: Luke and Tom Stoltman, I leapt at the chance perhaps fortunately...

Whether you are new to training or a seasoned weightroom veteran, advanced training techniques can be used to spice up your routine. There are many reasons why advanced techniques can make a great addition to anyone’s routine: Maybe you don’t have the time available to devote to a traditional...

Sports like Boxing and Olympic weightlifting, in which body weight is a significant factor are generally held using weight divisions. Bodybuilding also uses several weight categories, at the amateur level. Up until 1980, IFBB pro contests used two weight divisions: over and under 200 lbs. Frank...

Are you training or just working out? Chances are you’re not the best when it comes to assessing your own training intensity. It’s not a factor that should be brushed aside. Training intensity can be a big deal considering the most important factor for maximizing strength and lean muscle gain...