Arnold Schwarzenegger is one of the most famous bodybuilders of all time. He inspired a lot of people to take up weight training, and there are always lots of questions about what he did to build his physique, whether he took rest days, how much cardio he did, how much rest he took between sets, […]
Metabolic Confusion: Why You Can’t Outsmart Your Metabolism
On another journey into the darkest recesses of the Internet, I came across something called the metabolic confusion diet. Fans of the diet claim that it confuses your metabolism, which keeps it running faster than normal. This in turn will lead to more calories being burned and more fat being lost. What is metabolic confusion […]
Do Deadlifts Increase Testosterone? Here’s the Science
You’ve probably come across the claim that certain exercises, the deadlift in particular, increase your testosterone levels, which in turn will lead to a faster rate of muscle growth. It would be great if it were true, but it isn’t. In fact, the size and duration of any post-workout increase in testosterone is too small […]
Deadlifts Explained: Back Exercise or Leg Exercise?
Do deadlifts work your back? Yes. As a compound lift, the deadlift works the muscles in your back and a lot more besides. However, this doesn’t necessarily mean that deadlifts should be done on back day. Nor does it mean that deadlifts can replace exercises like rows, pulldowns or pull-ups. Today, I want to explain […]
Monday to Friday Workout Plan: 5 Day Schedule for Muscle Gain
If you want to lift five straight days, Monday to Friday, with no cardio-only days and no training on the weekends, here are four different workout plans you can use to build muscle and get stronger. Should you lift weights five days straight? Or is it better to have a rest day for every 2-3 […]
Do You Need Carbs to Build Muscle?
Do you need carbs to build muscle? No you don’t. However, the fact that it’s possible to build muscle on a diet consisting primarily of fat and protein doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a good idea to do so. Nor does it mean that muscle mass won’t be gained more quickly with a diet that’s relatively […]
3 Day Full Body Workout Plan: Gym Routine for Growth
If you want a simple but highly effective 3 day full body workout routine designed for muscle hypertrophy, one that doesn’t involve doing weird exercises you’ve never heard of, counting rep tempos, or spending hours in the gym, this page will show you how it’s done. Before you continue, I do want to point out […]
Upper Body Push Day Workout Routine (Exercises, Sets & Reps)
Today, I want to walk you through a simple push day workout routine designed for muscle growth. It’s ideal for anyone who’s moved past the beginner stages of training and wants to beef up their chest, shoulders and triceps. What Is A Push Day? A push day workout routine forms part of a split routine […]
MX4
MX4 was designed to help you build muscle as fast as humanly possible without wrecking your joints. It’s perfect if regular training programs seem to leave you with nagging aches and pains in your knees, shoulders, elbows or back.
How Long Does It Take To Lose Muscle Size and Strength?
How long does it take to lose muscle and strength when you stop working out? How much muscle mass can you expect to lose? And how long does it take to get that muscle back? To answer those questions, researchers from Baylor University rounded up a group of men, all of whom had been strength […]