Muscle constructors are often labeled as narcissists because they spend a lot of time in the gym in the quest for superior muscular development. As a result, gym outsiders consider muscle worshipers self-centered individuals who have a hard time seeing beyond their own existence and well-being. This leads us to the question – is bodybuilding […]
The squat is a solid exercise with a well-deserved place in the muscle churches a.k.a. “gyms”. Unfortunately, malicious software spreading misconceptions among the muscle worshipers has infiltrated the lifting doctrine. On that occasion, I present you an anti-virus – 7 reasons NOT to barbell back squat. 1.The Spine Takes A Lot Of Beating During back squats, […]
Lee Hayward is a popular bodybuilder with a tremendous following on the Internet. He showcases a thick and lean physique. However, can a natural lifter build a musculature of this magnitude? Can you be as big as Lee Hayward without steroids? Let’s look at the data. How Big Is Lee Hayward? According to the information […]
If you are not convinced that you have what it takes to complete the task at hand, you will probably fail because your mind won’t allow you to operate at your full capacity. The confidence required to win is a certificate given by your central nervous system. Until you earn it, the mind will keep […]
Regardless of what the mainstream muscle media say, there isn’t a perfect bodybuilding split. All templates are temporary and require changes sooner or later. Even if you want to, you can’t do the same program forever. Minor tweaks will always be required. Exercise Selection Is Fundamental Choosing the right exercises is crucial. Below are a few criteria […]
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 […]
Over the last few years, photos revealing the phenomenal upper leg development of track cyclists have been flooding the online realm. It’s safe to say that many bodybuilders would kill for the quadriceps below. However, is cycling the secret behind this extraterrestrial leg mass? Why aren’t we seeing bodybuilders on track bikes? Why do track […]
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 […]
Very few realize that many of our ideas and beliefs are hollow concepts based on mind control and fear. That’s what you get for investing your faith in human beings. Humans can never be the ultimate authority. Our self-righteousness and minds susceptible to programming will never allow it. The bodybuilding niche is also full of infatuated individuals who think that […]
The Magic 30 Pounds Naturals rarely gain more than a few pounds a year after the initial beginner/noob gains. Over the span of 2-4 years, this amounts to 30lbs in the best case scenario. Past that point, all gains come to a practical end. However, 30lbs of actual dry muscle tissue is a ridiculous amount. […]
Soccer, or football outside of the U.S., is known to produce athletes with aesthetic physiques. The most popular of them at the moment would be Christiano Ronaldo. The media claimed that he does 3 000 sit-ups to maintain his abs. This reveals how little the general public actually knows about training. Is soccer another steroid dependent […]
According to the official info, the essential body fat for men is approximately 3% of the total body mass. This technically means that every gram of lard over 3% body fat is extra fat mass (storage). However, getting to 3% is not healthy nor possible unless you are willing to die for bodybuilding. Realistically, 5-8% body fat […]