The creator of Starting Strength, Mark Rippetoe, has a very special opinion on barbell rows: “My opinion about barbell rows is as follows: fuck barbell rows. Really. Fuck them. Stop wasting time worrying about barbell rows and get your deadlift up to 500. By then you’ll have your own opinion and you won’t have to […]
The bodybuilding encyclopedia of bro-science says that by eating more frequently you are avoiding the so-called starvation mode. As a result, the body feels “secured” like a Swiss bank account and heats up the engine (metabolism). The more money/food you have, the more you spend/burn. Conversely, when you are eating less frequently, the body feels […]
One of the best ways to stay away from unwanted problems is to stick to the basics. The more basic the exercise, the easier it is to track progress. When it comes to upper body training, there are two very affordable exercises that offer infinite progression – dips and pull-ups. Dips work the pushing muscles […]
Frank Yang is one of wildest people in YouTube’s bodybuilding world. His videos are loaded with activities that pull out the cringiest grimaces. Over the last few years, Frank Yang’s physique has shown a tremendous improvement. He has become an aesthetic beast. Some even compare him to Zyzz. How did he achieve his mind blowing transformation? Naturally? Did he use […]
Some MMA fighters display very aesthetic physiques that could earn them a place in a muscle magazine. As a result, many fans wonder whether the use of steroids is as common in combat sports as it is in the world of bodybuilding. The truth is that MMA fighters take anabolic steroids and even growth hormone […]
Many people want to know if Brandon Carter, the man behind the YouTube fitness channel HighLifeWorkout, is natural or on steroids. Well, it’s time to find out. According to the information presented in Brandon Carter’s profile on Modelmayhem.com, he has the following stats: Height: 6’2″ (188cm) Weight: 175lbs (79.5kg) Chest: 40 inches (101.6cm) Nattyornot.com’s guide for […]
The vast majority of muscle scholars consider overtraining a real phenomenon. However, there are also iron sages like CT Fletcher who see overtraining as an excuse to be lazy. CT claims that his monstrous 20-inch arms are the result of daily curling. The vision of CT Fletcher in regards to overtraining is expressed more vividly […]
The era of Eugen Sandow, Bobby Pandour and other ultra-retro strong men attracts the interest of muscle worshipers looking for the truth. Many muscle scholars have been digging into the mysterious past in an attempt to find out how much mass can be gained naturally. After all, somebody born in the 19th century is more […]
Many muscle worshipers treat cardio as an activity for stupid and delusional individuals. While there is some truth to this prejudice, it’s not the activity that should be blamed but rather the false understanding and improper application. When does cardio kill muscle and strength gains? Endurance training shuts down muscle and strength gains completely only when it comes […]
CrossFit has taken over the spare time of many lost souls. Every day thousands of people update their statuses on various social networks to report a hardcore workout. They want everybody to know about their CrossFit experience because the number one rule of CrossFit is: Make sure everybody knows you’re doing CrossFit. It seems that talking […]
Millions of people spend hours in the gym every day deeply convinced that they are performing an activity that results in the ultimate self-improvement. This is correct, to a certain extent. Resistance training is far better than watching TV, going to the Mall, working late hours, eating bad food…etc. The gym gives you an opportunity […]
When you are selecting exercises, always ask the following questions: What is this exercise giving me? How hard is it on my joints? You will be surprised how few exercises will actually pass through this filter. When it comes to quadriceps training, there are many movements that are pure nonsense resulting in nothing but knee pain. […]