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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...

Open a magazine and just look at not only the amount of supplement ads but all the different types of supplements on the market. It is no wonder that bodybuilders are always researching the latest information on the newest supplements and how and when to use them. It can be difficult to sift...

What you consume pre- and post-workout is important. But to maximize your exercise performance, improve recovery, and decrease muscle damage, there’s another window of opportunity you may be missing. Intra-workout supplementation. Intra-workout supplementation is the scientific-sounding name...

You unscrew the lid of your pre-workout and the sweet smell of blue raspberry wafts through the air. Two scoops go in your shaker cup. You shake it like the champ you are, pop the top, and chug that “go-juice." Minutes later you feel a tingling sensation and itchy face sets in. You are now...

Tired? Run down? Feeling droopy, drained and devastatingly devoid of energy, despite devouring your morning coffee or energy drink? Well it's time to wake up, and I'm going to help you do so! But before I dive into the details, it's time for a pop quiz. Ready? Here goes...Give me a list of 6...

Are you giving your body what it needs to recover after every workout? If the answer is no, then it’s time to step up your post-workout nutrition game. Research has made it clear that one of the most important times to perfect your nutrition is the post-workout timeframe. After an intense...

Serious lifters need massive amounts of energy and focus to fuel their intensive workouts. Pre-workout nutrition and supplementation achieve these objectives in the most efficient manner possible. However, the pre-workout period is also a time to promote muscle growth. To experience the kind...

You train hard, eat right, and get results. To go along with your dedication, you also want to maximize your supplement plan. But where do you begin? There are so many quality supplements on the market – protein powders, pre-workout formulas, creatine blends…the list goes on and on. Look no...

You train hard, eat right, and get results. To go along with your dedication, you also want to maximize your supplement plan. But where do you begin? There are so many quality supplements on the market – protein powders, pre-workout formulas, creatine blends…the list goes on and on. Look no...

Are you giving your body what it needs to recover after every workout? If the answer is no, then it’s time to step up your post-workout nutrition game. Research has made it clear that one of the most important times to perfect your nutrition is the post-workout timeframe. After an intense...

One of the things I am most “known” for in this industry is my profound belief about just how vital a role the mind plays when it comes to altering one’s physique. In University I spent a lot of time studying the connection and synergy between the brain and body, eventually coming to the...

I will admit. I hate headlines like this. The reality is that it once you start reading, the “easy and convenient” snacks end up having 28 ingredients requiring several small appliances to prep. Another negative is the suggestion of expensive energy drinks “conveniently” purchased at the front...

Do you consider yourself the “non-traditional” trainee that works out at different times of the day? Are you not a part of the 5 o’clock rush hour that needs a special perspective on how and when to eat specific meals to optimize results? Whether it’s training in the early morning hours, midday...

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...

Back in the 90s the goal of every wide-eyed future bodybuilder was to bulk up no matter what. Obviously from the looks of things back then no one was concerned with staying lean throughout this perpetual bulking period. What resulted was a lot of big, burly and somewhat fatty guys wearing...

After being bombarded by an endless stream of articles on the latest and greatest training and nutrition approaches, I felt compelled to discuss an often overlooked aspect of lifting; the psychological approach. This article aims to provide tips, mantras, and pre/intra/post-workout methods for...