Category Archives: training

My Current Natural Bodybuilding Philosophy [The 2024 Natty Patch Is Here]

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When you browse this site, you can find slight contradictions here and there. That’s because I’ve been carving this stone for a long time and my opinion may change slightly [Overall, it’s the same, though.] For this reason, I present you the latest version of the program: “How To Win at Natural Bodybuilding” [Patch 2024] […]

5 Reasons Why Dorian Yates’s HIT Training Is a Low IQ Doctrine That Only Works If You Inject Religiously (HIT tears are delicious)

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Dorian Yates has no idea how to train…naturals that is. The Internet is filled with clips of him trashing volume training, but the reality is painfully different, if you’re natural, of course. Here are 5 (high IQ) reasons why Dorian Yates’s H.I.T. methods are nothing but pretentious nonsense that doesn’t work unless you’re blasting a […]

My Experience With Gironda’s Neck Press

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Long story short, I did the following chest routine over the last 6-8 months (or maybe more. I forgot when I started this routine.) Incline DB press – 6 sets of 8 reps (This movement wasn’t a new addition.) Gironda’s neck press – 6 sets of 8-12 reps My goal was to improve my upper […]

How To Fix Skinny Fat (brutal truths but effective)

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Most people are SKINNY-FAT. I know because I’ve been there. In this post, I will reveal a method that will eliminate this issue. First, let’s present some hard-to-hear truths: 1. Most people are skinny-fat Skinny-fat is exactly what it sounds like – skinny (low muscle mass and tone) + undeniable fat deposits around the waist […]

Why Are Some Skinny Guys So Strong?

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Strength is associated with muscle mass. It is expected of a bigger, more muscular guy to be stronger than a smaller dude. And yet sometimes “wiry”, skinny brahs display extreme strength rearranging the architecture in the craniums of the spectators. Why? Why are some skinny guys so strong? “Skinny boy” strength is the product of […]

What Are the Benefits of Hammer Curls?

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The four main benefits of hammer curls are: Brachialis focus. The brachialis is one of the most underappreciated muscles in the arm even though it’s the primary and the strongest elbow flexor. Yet many people do not even know that it exists because it’s flat and resides deeper than the biceps. The brachialis works during […]

5 Reasons to Do Direct Arm Work (they lied to you…again)

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1. Arm Growth Optimization Maximal results require a maximal focus. Professional photographers produce stunning photos because they dedicate their lives to the craft. Composers come up with otherworldly compositions because they obsessively polish their harmonies. Painters give life to the blank canvas by spending most of their waking hours painting. There are no coincidences. People […]

Is Direct Neck Training Necessary?

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Short answer: The neck could grow from the total body tension generated during “global” exercises such as the deadlift and the rack pull, but that isn’t the case for everybody. Individuals whose neck muscles do not respond to indirect training and those who wish to maximize their neck size and strength will have to implement […]

Can Zercher Squats Replace Back Squats?

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Short answer: Zercher squats are a potent lower body exercise despite their lack of fame. In some cases, they could effectively replace the classic back squat. However, the two lifts are not entirely interchangeable because of their unique characteristics. What Are the Main Differences Between the Zercher Squat and the Back Squat? Back angle If […]

Are Squats and Deadlifts Enough for Abs?

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Short answer: Compound movements like squats and deadlifts require а strong mid-section and spinal erectors. The job of those muscles is to stabilize the spine and allow efficient transfer of the force generated by the legs, hips, and back to the bar. The abdominals and the trunk muscles are the pillars keeping the “edifice” together. […]