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How to Build Huge Shoulders – 3 Pressing Exercises For Building Boulder-Size Shoulders

How to Build Huge Shoulders – 3 Pressing Exercises For Building Boulder-Size Shoulders
By: David J. Washington Though many weight lifters often focus on building their chests and arms, one of the most standout muscle groups is the shoulders. A full, rounded set of shoulders can give a thick, powerful, and strong look to any physique. Given the difficulty of many deltoid exercises, this...
March 9th, 2010 | Advice, Fitness, Main | Read More

Bench, Deadlift, & Squats: Tips for Perfecting the Big Three

Bench, Deadlift, & Squats: Tips for Perfecting the Big Three
By: Dane Fletcher Every bodybuilder knows that the “Big Three” exercises – Bench press, deadlifts, and squats – are the key to making gains in muscle mass and strength.  Let’s check out a few tips and ideas for making the most of these exercises, and doing it safely. General Tips Use a back...
February 26th, 2010 | Advice, Fitness, Main | Read More

Build Chest Muscles and Upper Body Strength With Six Types of Pushups

Build Chest Muscles and Upper Body Strength With Six Types of Pushups
By: Rob Ferrall Many individuals under-estimate the power that push ups wield in building upper body strength and chest muscles. On the surface, pushups are plain and almost boring: up down, up down, up down — that’s it. However, most people, outside of physical fitness enthusiasts, only...
February 18th, 2010 | Advice, Fitness, Main | Read More

Having Dense Deltoids Can Diversify Your Shoulder Workouts

Having Dense Deltoids Can Diversify Your Shoulder Workouts
By: Dane Fletcher It would be easy to feature a garden-variety delt article that talked about well-rounded training and the use of specialized sets, such as giant sets or drop sets, and it would correctly represent what it is to train delts. Let’s face it, lots of things work for lots of people at...
February 10th, 2010 | Advice, Fitness, Main | Read More

Gain Muscle With Creatine

Gain Muscle With Creatine
By: Masszymes What Is Creatine? Creatine monohydrate is a compound made by the human body and is also a component of our everyday diets to gain muscle. The main sources are fish, meat and poultry. Creatine is found in any foods containing animal muscle. The typical western diet contains about 1 gram...
February 2nd, 2010 | Advice, Fitness | Read More

How to Double Your Pullups

By: Tony Ruffin A friend of mine was struggling to increase his pull up numbers. After 2 months of dedicated work he was stuck at a jaw dropping 3 reps. After a lot of sweat and frustration he came to me and asked “How can I increase the number of pull ups that I can do so I can have a killer back...
January 28th, 2010 | Advice, Fitness | Read More

The 5 Best Triceps Building Exercises for Beginning Bodybuilders

Author: Mark G. Winston The quickest way to add size to your arms that makes a visual impact is to build up your triceps. And if you’re serious about building big, muscular triceps, this is the list for you! But before I give you my Top 5 list for triceps-building success, let me explain my how...
January 19th, 2010 | Advice, Fitness | Read More

3 Abs Workout Mistakes and How to Fix Them

3 Abs Workout Mistakes and How to Fix Them
Author: Ed Scow Copyright (c) 2008 Ed Scow I have logged thousands of personal training sessions over my career and everybody wants to know more about abs workouts and abs exercises. My clients want to know how to lose stomach fat and get a six-pack, or at the very least they just want to lose stomach...
January 4th, 2010 | Advice, Fitness | Read More

French Kissing Techniques

French Kissing Techniques
Author: Rony UK Find here 7 steps to great French kissing. 1) Good oral hygiene is probably the most important first step when it comes to kissing. Ideally, you’d have your teeth checked out. Good teeth health will reduce bad breath. Make sure you get the tongue really well. You can find many...
December 18th, 2009 | Advice, Fitness, Main | Read More

The 5 Best Biceps Building Exercises for Beginning Bodybuilders

The 5 Best Biceps Building Exercises for Beginning Bodybuilders
Author: Mark G. Winston If you’re serious about building big, muscular biceps, then this is the list for you! But before I give you my Top 5 list for biceps-building success, let me explain my exercise selection criteria. First, the exercises on this list are simple and for beginners who need a solid...
December 14th, 2009 | Advice, Fitness, Main | Read More

Building Massive Leg Muscles Without the Squat

Building Massive Leg Muscles Without the Squat
Author: Darren O’Connell The squat is considered the king of all exercises when it comes to building muscle. When done correctly with heavy weights and for the right amount of reps usually 8 to 12, it is the most effective growth producing exercise you can do, along with the dead lift and very...
December 10th, 2009 | Advice, Fitness, Main | Read More

10 Things You Can Do RIGHT NOW To Increase Your Bench Press FAST

10 Things You Can Do RIGHT NOW To Increase Your Bench Press FAST
Author: Nick Nilsson The flat barbell bench press…the lift that everyone wants to know how much you can do when they find out you train. So you want to get your numbers moving in the right direction again? These 10 quick tips will make a difference in your strength and boost your bench fast. Keep...
December 7th, 2009 | Advice, Fitness, Main | Read More

Changing your Body Fast With the Deadlift

Author: Raymond Burton The deadlift gets a bad rap these days from overly conservative doctors, chiropractors and, well people that issue insurance policies! The deadlift is not something to be avoided. In fact, if you know how to do the deadlift properly, you will pick up things from the ground in...
November 27th, 2009 | Advice, Fitness | Read More

Bench Press Tips – How to Increase Your Bench Press

Author: William Smith The bench press exercise has become somewhat of a measuring tool for masculinity. I can’t even count how many times I’ve been asked the ever-so-popular question – “how much do you bench?”. No other exercise signifies strength and dominance (from most...
November 23rd, 2009 | Advice, Fitness | Read More

How To Squat With Perfect Form

Author: Mark Petersen The squat is potentially the most beneficial exercise you can perform for your overall muscle development. Every time you do a workout your body responds by making more testosterone to help you build more muscle. The amount of testosterone produced is dependent on the intensity...
November 17th, 2009 | Advice, Fitness | Read More

Kettlebell Military Press Variations: Use the Same Weight, Increase the Difficulty

Author: Marcus Martinez The kettlebell military press is a great exercise for building overall shoulder strength. It takes the shoulder through a wide range of motions starting from the rack position up to lockout. As in most kettlebell exercises, the kettlebell military press can be altered to allow...
November 10th, 2009 | Advice, Fitness | Read More

Whey Protein – The Bodybuilders Most Important Supplement

Author: Dave Monyer What is whey protein? Whey protein is one of the two types of protein found in cow’s milk. Milk is approximately 87% water and 13% milk solids. The milk solids are comprised of fat, lactose, protein and a small amount of other minerals. The protein portion of the milk solids...
November 3rd, 2009 | Advice, Fitness | Read More

How to Build Huge Shoulders – 3 Pressing Exercises For Building Boulder-Size Shoulders

Author: David J. Washington Though many weight lifters often focus on building their chests and arms, one of the most standout muscle groups is the shoulders. A full, rounded set of shoulders can give a thick, powerful, and strong look to any physique. Given the difficulty of many deltoid exercises,...
October 30th, 2009 | Advice, Fitness | Read More

Love Those Squats For Better Workouts

Author: Dan Miller Squats are one of the most effective muscle building exercises. Together with deadlifts, bench press and military press, this killer routine involves compound movements that are important to building, toning and strengthening leg muscles. Squat exercises play important roles in ensuring...
October 27th, 2009 | Advice, Fitness | Read More

Creatine Ethyl Ester Or Creatine Monohydrate

Author: Mike Carter If you do any type of bodybuilding, weight training, or if you are trying to put on muscle mass, then you most likely already know all about creatine, but do you know the difference between creatine ethyl ester and creatine monohydrate? Most experts and bodybuilders agree that creatine...
October 22nd, 2009 | Advice, Fitness | Read More

The Best Exercises for a Big Chest

Author: Simon White For full development of the chest muscles, you’ll need to perform a variety of chest exercises that target your pecs (pectoral muscles) from a number of different angles. Building the upper pecs is very important for creating a full, powerful looking chest. Just focussing on...
October 16th, 2009 | Advice, Fitness | Read More

6 Pack Quest Secret: H.I.I.T. It To Get Lean

Author: Bill Mann If you want to develop amazing 6 pack abs, you’re probably thinking you’ll need to put in lots of time doing long, slow cardio workouts. Talk about boring. And time consuming. Fortunately, there is a better way. It’s called HIIT (or H.I.I.T.) and it should be a key...
October 5th, 2009 | Advice, Fitness | Read More

8 Ways to Relieve Muscle Soreness

Author: Ian McConnell Many years ago I decided that I needed to start exercising again. Early one summer morning I pulled on my running shoes and hit the road walking. 10 minutes later, I thought I would increase the workout and started running. Big mistake! The next day my calves were so sore I could...
September 30th, 2009 | Advice, Fitness | Read More

Get Big Biceps- 5 Simple Ways to Get Big Biceps

Arnold Schwarzenegger Biceps Author: Rory Wilkinson There is no other muscle in the entire body that causes men worldwide to spend hours in the gym trying to get bigger. And who can blame them? There is nothing better than a nice set of bulging biceps. However if “The Guns” are one of mans prized...
September 22nd, 2009 | Advice, Fitness | Read More

Building Muscle for the Hardgainer

Author: Muscle Build Hard gainers have it rough in the sport of bodybuilding. We find it terribly difficult to pack on the pounds like our mesomorphic friends. But building muscle, even for the hard gainer, is easy if you know how. Think of your bodybuilding lifestyle as a barstool: It’s got three...
September 17th, 2009 | Advice, Fitness | Read More

Building a Strong Back With Targeted Weight Training

Author: Jay Dubois There are many types of machines, pulleys and callisthenic methods that can be used to get a good back workout. In this article, we will take a look at the different muscles of the back, and will recommend an effective weight training exercise that targets each muscle. First, we will...
September 14th, 2009 | Advice, Fitness | Read More

Get Ripped Without Weights

Author: Jay Dubois Some folks that get bored with lifting weights find that they get much more enjoyment out of bodyweight exercises. They can be performed pretty much anywhere, and they do not require any special equipment. In addition to the conveniences of bodyweight exercises, they also have a much...
September 10th, 2009 | Advice, Fitness | Read More

Muscle Building For Beginners – A 3-Day, Full-Body Workout Plan For Building Mass

Author: David J. Washington If you are new to the muscle-building game, or if you have been trying unsuccessfully to gain mass for a long time, you might be confused by all of the training information available online and in books and magazines. Most bodybuilding magazines and internet publications...
September 5th, 2009 | Advice, Fitness | Read More

Training for six pack abs – FAQ

Author: Chris J Watson Q1: How do I get abs like Dexter Jackson? Getting visible abdominal muscles or “abs” depends on reducing the amount of fat covering the abs, see Question 3. Getting hard, lumpy abs depends on developing the underlying muscles, for details, read on… ——————————————————————————– Q2:...
September 2nd, 2009 | Advice, Fitness | Read More

The Complete Squat Reference

Author: Adam The Traditional Squat The traditional squat should be one of the first squat techniques to learn. In this movement, the bar is placed high on the back. This is sometimes known as the bodybuilding squat. The shoulder blades should be retracted to help support the bar. Wrists can either be...
August 29th, 2009 | Advice, Fitness | Read More

Start Building Muscle With Pushups And Build Upper Body Muscle Fast!

Author: G. Jones Building muscle with pushups is the most basic, easiest way to start building upper body muscles quickly. For those of you who dont have time to go the gym, or even if you just love to do calisthenics you know you can always benefit from pushups. Building muscle with pushups is one...
August 24th, 2009 | Advice, Fitness | Read More

The Top Triceps Exercises for Bigger Arms

Author: Thomas Calkins The triceps muscles make up over three quarters of the upper arm, yet they are often times neglected by bodybuilders who underestimate their value. If you want to make your upper arm look strong, muscular, and powerful, you will want to work on building muscle mass in your triceps. There...
August 22nd, 2009 | Advice, Fitness | Read More

“How to Build Big Pecs”: Bench pressing is NOT a ‘magic bullet’

Author: Scott Abbett Nearly every bodybuilding “expert” on the Internet tells you the same thing with regard to advice on “how to build big pecs.” Most of it sounds something like this: “In order to build bigger muscles, you need to train heavy. You can work out with more...
August 18th, 2009 | Advice, Fitness | Read More

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