1.Talking too much In every gym, there are people who go there only to talk about politics and mainstream gossip. Nothing wrong with that but don’t expect to progress when you don’t put in the effort. As they say, there’s a time and place for everything. 2.Drinking protein shakes Most muscle maniacs suffer from protein […]
While the biggest scam in bodybuilding is the false believe that you can achieve a super muscular body by taking powders, the deception does not end here. Another good way to make money in the industry is to sell gym memberships. And whenever there’s an opportunity to make big money, there are also lies and […]
The terms “lower lats” and “high lats” refer to the lower insertion of the latissimus dorsi muscle. The “lower lats” insert very low – right into the lower back. Those blessed with low lat insertions often have good lat development and a fuller lower back. The lats of Larry Scott and Lee Haney insert really low into […]
Can a man develop a decent back musculature without deadlifts? Of course. There are no irreplaceable exercises. Even deadlifts do not make an exception. How to Build a Big Back Without Deadlifts 1.Do lots of rows One of the best exercises for the back is the row, which comes in many forms (e.g., barbell rows, T-bar […]
Women rarely pay special attention to their upper bodies and invest most of their efforts in the acquisition of sexy legs. A major contributing factor to this choice is the stereotype that men should have big upper bodies whereas women have to focus on the legs. Well, this belief is garbage, and here’s how to develop […]
A man with big arms can still look fragile, but when your traps are climbing to your ears, people will get the memo that you are strong and assimilate it quickly. Below are some of the best trap builders. Enjoy. 1.Deadlifts Heavy deadlifts work the traps in an isometric fashion. The traps stabilize the upper […]
Besides high levels of strength and explosiveness, most Olympic weightlifters display a solid muscular development too. This raises a question – can a man develop a large musculature by doing the two Olympic lifts (snatch and clean & jerk) and their variations? Size Vs. Strength Olympic weightlifters and bodybuilders are a very good example that […]
The benefits of free weights The main benefit of training with free weights is that you are lifting the weight on your own. This results in real world strength and strong stabilizers. In addition, exercises with free weights teach you proper lifting mechanics under a heavy external load. Those benefits are invaluable and turn you […]
A young boy asked a huge bodybuilder: “How do I get big, sensei?” The huge bodybuilder smiled and replied: “Solid nutrition and training!” As one could expect, this is the blue pill. There’s nothing special about the training of professional bodybuilders. And as far as nutrition is concerned, we have to tell you a secret […]
Martin Berkhan is a fitness model, personal trainer and an Internet celebrity in the online fitness space. He has become particularly famous for his lean physique and cutting method – intermittent fasting. Many follow Martin Berkhan’s advice in the hope to acquire the same level of muscular development and leanness. However, can this happen naturally? […]
Many people believe in the existence of special exercises that can create amazing biceps peaks. However, is this too good to be true? Can exercises really have such a profound effect on your biceps peaks or is everything predetermined by your genes? Short Biceps = Epic Peaks? Very often the bodybuilders with prominent biceps peaks […]
Arnold Schwarzenegger had a physique that most people consider ideal. He was massive, lean and brought some of the best chest and arms in bodybuilding. To this day, Arnold’s chest and biceps development are unmatched. What’s the secret to Arnold Schwarzenegger’s arm size? 1.It’s not a secret routine The online space is infested with routines revealing […]