Whenever you ask an old-timer about the past, the answer is something like: “Back in my day, men used to be men. We worked harder for a lot less, and we did it all for the love…blah blah blah”. The truth is that the more we change, the more we stay the same. A lot of […]
The fitness industry is built on illusions. Most of the before and after photos floating around are heavily altered and shamelessly taken on the same day. Make Me Ugly, Please! In most before photo shoots, the models look as if they have a month left to live. This happens by design. The photographers are searching for that gloom and doom facial […]
Today’s post presents tips designed to make your back training more productive. I can’t breath when I do heavy chest supported rows. What now? The chest supported row is a decent exercise that trains the rear musculature of the upper body without stressing the lower back. This property makes the movement useful when you want […]
Gymnasts are guilty of big arms, broad shoulders, wide backs, square chests and impressive leanness – a combination that results in the formation of an aesthetic physique that many aspire to acquire. As expected, the common belief is that gymnasts are 100% natural. However, is this really the case? However, is this really the case? Not All […]
Many fake natural bodybuilders try to prove their “clean” status by passing a drug test. This approach would be fine if drug testing wasn’t so easy to manipulate, especially in the world of bodybuilding. The fact that a bodybuilder has passed a drug test does not always mean that he is natural. Bodybuilders rely on […]
Pascal Haag is big, shredded and carries jaw-dropping mass. Cool, but can you have a similar physique without taking drugs? Can naturals get there? Let’s look at the data. How big is Pascal Haag? According to the online information, Pascal Haag he has the following stats: Weight: 99kg/217.8lbs (offseason); 87 kg/191.4 lbs (contest); We were unable […]
Female physique competitors are no strangers to artificial enhancement. The contests are supposed to present the beauty of the female body, at least according to the manual, and yet it seems that the contestants are actually trying their best to recreate an imaginary, unnatural appearance. The Less I Look Like Myself, The Better The main goal […]
Why do people vomit after their workout? Strenuous exercising shifts the majority of the blood supply towards the skeletal muscles, heart, and lungs. As a result, the blood going to the visceral organs like the stomach is reduced. This can result in oxygen deprivation, nausea, and vomiting. {more} What do you accomplish by making yourself […]
Gerardo Gabriel displays an aesthetic physique that most people would kill for. His thickness and leanness make him one of the most popular fitness models. He has thousands of followers, and many of them would be more than happy to exchange their bodies for his. But how do you get to that level? Is hard work […]
For many bodybuilders, calves represent a problematic muscle group. There are even professionals such as Dennis Wolf who are extremely large and yet their calves are small compared to those of a typical fat lady. The question here is why do most fat people have such big calves without even working out? Is the extra […]
Mainstream bodybuilding movies may present many things, but the truth isn’t one of them. You are not going to learn the secrets of the beauty contest by watching a DVD with Joe Weider’s training principles. The only thing that you will find there are muscle behemoths trying to reproduce a script written by a marking team. […]
Have you ever wondered why professional bodybuilders hire coaches? Why are they doing it?After all, the pros have been training for decades and know how to train already. Why are they paying people to count their reps? Do you really need someone to scream in your ears “Just one more rep, motherfucker!”? The truth is […]