Always strive to do one thing extra in the gym. One thing that you have never done before. That could mean.. Using a heavier weight then you have ever used before. Doing one more rep at a certain weight that you have never done before. Doing an exercise you have never done before. If every single day you do one thing extra that will add up to a … [Read more...]
Serge Nubret’s Old School Workout Routine
February 2, 2011 By 40 Comments
Serge Nubret was an old school bodybuilder who concentrated on having an aesthetically pleasing physique rather than being a mass monster. To accomplish his physique Serge Nubret actually didn't lift heavy weights. He lifted moderate weights for higher reps and very high volume. The goal of Serge's routine is to force as much blood into the muscle as … [Read more...]
How to Pick Appropriate Workout Attire
January 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment
There is a silly myth that when you start working out you need to go buy some "workout clothes". Nonsense! Work out in whatever is comfortable and forget about what other people might think about you not wearing the "appropriate" workout clothes. Like there is such a thing. In the 80's it was spandex, in the 70's it was short-shorts, now it's knee-length … [Read more...]
Benefits of Early Morning Weight Training
January 16, 2011 By 6 Comments
Early morning weight training is an excellent way to start the day. Whenever I put off training until afternoon or evening it is always on my mind as something I need to get done. It's a nagging feeling. When I train early morning I can forget about it for the rest of the day - it's one less thing I have to think about. When you train early morning you start … [Read more...]
How To Look Like You Don’t Know What You’re Doing in the Gym
January 9, 2011 By 2 Comments
It's January, that time of year is upon us when the gyms are flooded with New Years Resolutioners (NYR). NYR's are notorious for not knowing what they're doing and then quitting after a couple weeks for lack of results. Aside from obvious cases where NYR's have no idea what they're doing, here are the most common weight-room follies and a few pieces of … [Read more...]
6 Items That Should be in Every Gym Bag
January 1, 2011 By 3 Comments
1) Towel – Self explanatory. You need a towel to wipe up sweat, yours and other peoples. 2) Gym Chalk – Corporate globo-gyms don’t provide chalk for their members. They discourage it because it’s a pain to clean up. Well that’s their problem. Chalk is great because it helps you grip heavy ass weights. Chalk removes the moisture from the … [Read more...]
How To Develop Large Forearms
December 18, 2010 By 3 Comments
Large forearms are one of the most intimidating and impressive parts of a man’s physique. You can tell a strong person by the size of their forearms. Some guys have impressive forearms without doing any direct forearm work, other guys (like me) were born with toothpick forearms and have to give them special attention. Forearms are unlike most major muscle … [Read more...]
8 Reasons Every Man Should Lift Weights
November 20, 2010 By 5 Comments
#1) Weight Training will make you feel strong and fit – There is a reason this is number 1, it is the most important aspect. A feeling of strength and power will give you confidence you possibly never had. We have all heard the saying a strong body is a strong mind and it is absolutely true. Strength IS confidence. “I have never met a truly strong person … [Read more...]
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