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Contrast Training for Size

Lee Boyce — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 02:55:31 +0000

Contrast training is a unique way to optimize results. Read this article by Lee Boyce about how to incorporate it into your training to pack on lean muscle mass.

An Interview with Marianne Kane of Girls Gone Strong

Jordan Syatt — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 00:53:24 +0000

Marianne Kane is a wonderful example of what strength training can do for women. Read this interview about her journey into personal fitness which grew into a mission to educate others.

What supplements should I be taking?

Jay Wainwright — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 18:59:52 +0000

“What supplements should I be taking?” That is a fair question, and one that we receive via our customer support page almost daily.

Bench Like a Girl

Julia Ladewski — Sat, 21 Jul 2012 17:28:50 +0000

We can all take cues from how most women strength train to enhance the safety and efficacy of our own training. Julia Ladewski shows the way in this article.

Some Thoughts on Building a Big Pull

Christopher Mason — Sun, 17 Jun 2012 00:24:58 +0000

If I’m known for anything beyond my company (AtLarge Nutrition – www.atlargenutrition.com) and training advice it would have to be my above average deadlift. No, I won’t be pulling 1,015 lbs from the floor anytime soon like Benedikt Magnusson, but I have pulled 775 lbs.

Shoulders Like Boulders

Jay Wainwright — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 22:10:22 +0000

On occasion, I do receive more open-ended requests, such as those from trainees who simply send pictures and ask for a routine that addresses what I judge to be their weak points. More often than not, what I send back to them isn’t the latest “pecs and biceps” routine but something to bring up lagging shoulders.

Contest Prep

Allen Cress — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 05:27:39 +0000

There are many people out there who call themselves bodybuilders, but in my opinion, unless you have attempted to take the stage at least once in your life, you are just a weightlifter.

Enhance your Strength Training with Kettlebells

John Gaglione — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 04:19:36 +0000

When most people think of kettlebells, they usually think of exercises such as swings, snatches, cleans, and jerks, but the kettlebell can be used for a variety of other moves as well. Kettlebells are a great tool for building work capacity, power, strength, and even endurance using a set of classic exercises.

What You Should Know About Intermittent Fasting

Dr. John Berardi — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 04:58:56 +0000

In fitness circles, the concept of intermittent fasting (IF) is catching like wildfire, and it’s no surprise as to why. There is some intriguing new published research showing that IF may offer a host of health and body composition benefits.

The Psychology of Strength: Incorporating Mental Toughness Training

Jackson Yee — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 15:49:50 +0000

In most cases the difference between success and failure is perseverance and the will to succeed. This state of mind is concisely captured in the term mental toughness. Jackson Yee’s Psychology of Strength: Incorporating Mental Toughness Training goes in-depth into how you can enhance your mental toughness and succeed not just in the gym, but in all walks of life.

The Dirt on Clean Eating

Alan Aragon — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 06:45:24 +0000

We’ve all heard the terms 'clean' and 'dirty' with respect to foods and diet. Alan Aragon sheds some light on the subject as only he can. This is a must read for anyone who is serious about their health and appearance.

Bodybuilding Basics

Allen Cress — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 04:20:00 +0000

Allen Cress is a competitive bodybuilder, has competed in powerlifting, and is a trainer who has enjoyed unparalleled success in his field. In this article Allen explains his unique and highly effective hypertrophy and symmetry promoting bodybuilding techniques. This article is a must read for anyone looking to change their physique for the better.

Back to Basics

Jay Wainwright — Mon, 23 May 2011 01:47:50 +0000

There is nothing more physically imposing than a massive set of traps and lats. Whether on the street, in the gym, or on the stage, a huge back sets a man apart. In this article Jay Wainwright tells you how to build a back that will give you that simian look of raw power!!!

Backside of the Arm!

Jay Wainwright — Sat, 09 Apr 2011 21:45:32 +0000

If you’re a guy and you train with weights chances are 100% you would like to add some girth to your guns. There is no quicker way than to make your triceps bigger. Triceps account for roughly 2/3 of your upper arm measurement. Big triceps command respect no matter where you go and are necessary for a BIG press (bench, overhead etc.).

In this article author extraordinaire Jay Wainwright tells YOU how to pack some beef on the back of your arms. This one is a must read. You WILL find some new tricks to beef up those tris!

Dysmorphia Training

Christopher Mason — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 07:17:37 +0000

Dysmorphia Training (DT) is a radically unique hybrid of the best of the best training methods from both the bodybuilding and powerlifting worlds. DT is the ultimate evolution of the bodybuilding program that will allow you to realize your true genetic potential in both size and strength. Do not be mistaken, despite typical bodybuilding dogma one cannot achieve their ultimate size potential without simultaneously maxing out their absolute strength potential. Want to argue the point? Want to know more? Read on…