Bodybuilding and Idolatry {The Delusional Fans}

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Many people look up to the big names in bodybuilding and treat them as extraterrestrial beings. While it’s fine to learn from somebody who’s excelled in a specific field, it’s not fine to idolize that person. Most men wrongfully put all their faith and admiration in something “fleshy” part of the human world (e.g., a […]

Non-standard Lifting Equipment That Actually Works

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1. Gymnastic rings The rings have gained a lot of fame over the last few years thanks to the rise of the bodyweight community. The main benefit of this tool is its versatility and effectiveness. You can build an incredibly strong upper body by doing basic movements on gymnastic rings. Another bonus is the reduced […]

Can You Lose Fat and Gain Muscle at The Same Time?

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One At a Time The moronic sitcoms that we’ve all been raised with always present the phenomenon known as a threesome as every man’s dream. They want you to want it. Ironically, you can have sex with only one woman at a time. Believe it or not, the same principle applies to many other things […]

Bodybuilding Seminars Are a Waste Of Time

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As you already know, nattyornot.com is not a conventional bodybuilding web-site. I often post articles rejecting the mainstream bodybuilding claims which most of the time are just tactics scamming the noobs. Bodybuilding seminars do not make an exception. Professional bodybuilders, as well as the gurus surrounding them, often organize bodybuilding seminars to earn some extra […]

Training Lats – A Few Fine Points

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In this post, I will present you a few important points that you need to know in order to develop bigger and stronger lats that will elevate your aesthetics to the next level. 1.Training the lats is not like training the biceps. The latissimus dorsi is the biggest muscle in the upper body. The movements […]

Do You Need Vibram Five Fingers To Squat and Deadlift?

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Over the last few years, the CrossFit community has popularized a special shoe/sock/foot device meant to revolutionize the fitness industry. It seems that the fans are buying the miracle claims because the number of people walking around in Vibram Five Fingers is increasing. Are Vibram Five Fingers any good for squatting and deadlifting? Many deadlifters […]

Saving Money: Bodybuilding Tips For Cheap Bastards

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One of the problems that people encounter upon entering the bodybuilding game are the extra expenses. In this post, I will present you different ways to save some cash while keeping the muscle pursuit strong. 1.Stop buying supplements You don’t have to buy supplements to build muscle and reach your natural potential.  Just this step […]

Another Reason Not To Buy Whey Protein

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Have you ever wondered why every retired bodybuilder launches a new supplement line which is supposed to be so much better than the rest? Simple. The supplement industry comes with nice profit margins. Below, l will outline the process of turning protein powder into a money printer. Step 1: Buy Cheap Protein In Bulk It may […]

Catobophobia – The Constant Fear Of Losing Muscle Mass

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Catobophobia is a condition that affects many muscle building fans. It represents a highly obsessive state in which the fear of losing muscle mass starts to dictate the entire existence of the suffering individual. SYMPTOMS – constantly thinking about food – insomnia when it’s impossible to prepare a pre-bed protein shake – high intake of […]

What’s So Bad About Squatting In a Smith Machine?

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“Real lifters” consider smith machine squatters sissies scared of their own shadows. There is some truth to this belief because fear is one of the main reasons why people do smith machine squats in the first place. Ironically, to learn how to squat properly in a smith machine, you first need to learn how to […]

Vince Gironda’s Sissy Squats – a Quad Builder Or a Knee Killer?

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Vince Gironda was an old-school bodybuilding trainer and owner of a very popular gym producing champions. He was also the mentor of the first Mr. Olympia Larry Scott. According to Gironda’s principles, it is crucial for bodybuilders to have small hips. But how does one achieve a similar effect? How can you train your legs […]

Is There a Perfect Range For Muscle Growth?

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There isn’t a perfect rep range for growth. It’s all about total volume and intensity – not rep ranges. Total Workout Volume (tonnage) The tonnage of a workout is simply the amount of weight that has been lifted. For instance, 3 sets of 10 reps with 100lbs equal 3000lbs (30×100) total volume. This is a […]