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Marlon Moraes has lived up to his “Magic” moniker. The fighter began training in Muay Thai at age 9 and went on to achieve national success in his native Brazil, earning two Muay Thai national championships before making the transition to MMA, where he is now signed to the UFC. Moraes shares...

When I first got into the muscle building scene I was overwhelmed by the amount of different training programs, bodybuilding supplements, diets, articles and information there was out there. There were so many conflicting diets and training programs available and I had no idea what I “should” be...

The Benefits of Reverse Pyramid Training According to a study published in the Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, training in a moderate rep range (8-12 reps) allows for better muscle gains while training in the heavy rep range (2-4 reps) allows for better strength gains1. With Reverse...

It’s “marathon season,” with hundreds of thousands of my fellow fitness fanatics running marathon races in Chicago, Boston, New York, and many other places around the globe. I love questions regarding a leg workout for runners, because it implies that the asker already understands the truth...

Who doesn’t love a good chest and triceps workout? We all do, but this one’s a little bit different. It was programmed by Chris Kellum, a certified personal trainer and member of the Florida Army National Guard. Because he needs to be prepared for the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT), hitting the...

Let’s face it, if you have the motivation to consistently train with a high intensity you’re setting yourself up for success. When you pursue anything in life you need to incentivize. Incentive is what motivates and gives you the enthusiasm to put the effort into reaching your goals. Without...

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...

There are benefits to doing cardio on a treadmill, exercise bike, or elliptical, but let’s face facts - these workouts can be mundane and don’t do much else that can help you. If you’re going to commit time to training, then you should be able to see improvements that can translate into other...

s mentioned in a previous article regarding the quads, the legs provide the core stability and lifting power for the human body. If you want to do any form of lifting outside of a seated, supine or prone position then you’ve got to have legs that can support the weight. While you’re arms may be...

Well my friends, summer is right around the corner. If you are like most people, this is the time of year you want to start leaning out for the beach or shedding extra weight you accumulated during the winter. Are you someone who dreads the word “cardio”, as it conjures up images of monotonous...

Certified trainer and infantryman Chris Kellum has you covered head to toe with his “Hybrid Warrior” training program, designed with the new Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) in mind. First, he offered an upper-body routine here on muscleandfitness.com; then a workout that blasts the legs, core...

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...

Have you been a regular at the gym for at least six months and haven’t made any real gains in size, strength, or performance? It could be your workout program preventing you from achieving your best results. Read on to see if it’s time to give your training routine the axe. 1. Your Workout Has...

Chest day. It’s the most popular training day of the week. Most trainers schedule chest for Mondays, because they want to start their week off with a muscle group they like training. For men, having a large and powerful chest with striations can make a powerful statement. Obviously, many...

Progress in the gym is never in a straight line. There are times when you’re crushing your workouts and making great gains. Then, there are moments in which you and the barbell are butting heads and everything comes to a crushing halt because you finally hit a “plateau.” The dreaded workout...

According to Army National Guardsman Chris Kellum, it takes a strong posterior chain and a “brick-wall back” to navigate through the new Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) — particularly the deadlift and leg tuck events (the latter being a cross between a pullup and a leg raise). Even if you’re...

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...

I keep getting a ton of questions like this, and it’s a terrific question. And of course, they’ve asked the right guy! I’m a big fan of short and sharp sessions; you can get terrific workouts in a lot less time than you think. Here are eight quick tips that I’ve learned to creating an efficient...

Lately, it seems like supplements are coming under attack from all sides. Just this morning, I listened to a video from an “expert” about ab training who made ridiculous comments about how dangerous thermogenics can be. Just after that I see the new consumer reports test on popular protein...