Pavel Rudometkin a.k.a. The Fortress is a popular bodyweight training guru on YouTube. He stands firmly behind training with basic gymnastic drills such as push-ups, dips, muscle-ups and many variations of those movements. He has a large following on the Internet, and many people admire his physique. A commonly asked question is whether Pavel Rudometkin is […]
The typical built of a rock climber consists of wide lats, strong forearms and juicy biceps. The quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, chest and triceps are usually undeveloped. Undoubtedly, slim legs make the activity easier. When you are climbing, you constantly pull yourself up and hang. A pair of tree trunk legs will fatigue you quickly and […]
The push-up handle is one of the very few products in the fitness industry that don’t actually suck. This is quite rare since most of the training equipment is useless garbage backed by whore marketing. The main benefits of the push-up handles are: 1.Longer range of motion (ROM) When you perform push-ups on the floor, […]
Rob Riches is an extremely popular fitness model originally from the UK and now living in Santa Monica, California. He has gained an immense following due to his appearances in the media and fitness contests. According to the latest information, he trains at the Mecca Of Bodybuilding – Gold’s Gym in Venice. After failing a drug […]
Chris Lavado is a popular, proud member of the aesthetic crew who promotes the aesthetic lifestyle. He, just like the other members of the gang, is an alleged natural bodybuilder who relies solely on sound nutrition, proper supplementation, and training to build and maintain his powerful and muscular physique. However, there is data pointing in […]
There are two ways to hold the bar during squats. a. with your thumbs wrapped around the bar {standard} b. with your thumbs over the bar {thumbless grip} Benefits of the thumbless grip The main benefit of the thumbless grip is that it allows your wrist to be straight (in line with the fingers and […]
The natural potential of the human body for growth was exceeded by leaps and bounds a long time ago. Bodybuilders have been getting bigger and bigger with each generation. Their legs, arms, backs, and chests grow thanks to training, nutrition, and drugs. However, there’s a major problem – the bigger the bodybuilder, the bigger his mid-section. […]
There are many cheaper foods that can help you reach your protein requirements for the day. Peanuts may not seem tasty to the spoiled kids, but they sure as hell get the job done. There are two kinds of people as far as peanuts go – those who eat them all the time and those who […]
The supplement industry is growing rapidly even though most of the products have a highly questionable effectiveness. The fancy names and the shiny labels may attract the eyes, but the actual measurable results from the products are nowhere to be seen. Yet natural bodybuilders have been convinced that they need supplementation to reach their maximum […]
In the video below, the Chinese weightlifter Lu Xiaojun performs heavy 260 kg/572 lbs paused high-bar squats. He is an Olympic and three-time world champion. He is also the current world and Olympic record holder for the snatch and the total in the 77 kg category. Note: The goal of the paused squat is to kill […]
What’s the aesthetic lifestyle? Mainstream definition: A life dedicated to the development of an aesthetic appearance resulting in the pure expression of the human body. A person who lives the aesthetic lifestyle is constantly fighting to reach his/hers full physical potential through intense training and an implementation of a clean diet. The individuals who live that […]
The alleged natural bodybuilder Alon Gabbay is a proud member of the so-called aesthetic crew. He has a physique that many would classify as divine. However, can a man actually achieve a body like that naturally? Let’s investigate. The Photoshop Look Alon Gabbay is dry, full, aesthetic, thick and shredded. The combination of those qualities makes him […]