The squat is arguably the best exercise that any athlete can perform. Overhead press, bench press, and deadlifts rank right up there too, but I digress: No one wants to have a weak squat. To be considered 'really strong' you should be able to squat 2x your bodyweight. Back in college I was regularly squatting 450 or so at a fluctuating bodyweight of 190-210 lbs. I have no genetic gifts when it comes to muscle size and strength. If I can lift 450 anyone can, so man up and put in some effort.Th... Read Full Story

Many or most people believe that muscle building is just about lifting weights which are very untrue the main part of muscle growing is nutrition. Your muscles need to be fed and so they will grow so I will provide the best muscle building meals that I suggest you force into your diet and you will see amazing muscle building results good luck.Well if you want to get big you have to eat big and don’t get me wrong and think you must go and order everything at mc Donald’s. Well eating big does m... Read Full Story

What makes the best prohormone for the average user? This question is one that many people want answered before they put something into their body. So, what really makes the best pro-hormone for people to use? First we need to understand the difference between prohormones and steroids and decipher the many products on the market that use both steroids and pro-hormones in their formulations.Steroids are active hormones in the body that are naturally produced or unnaturally taken to perform a ... Read Full Story

Many people, when they start lifting weights, believe that training to failure on every set of every exercise is the key to growth. This is one of the biggest weightlifting myths, and one that is nearly impossible to squash unless you educate yourself on exercise physiology. What Exactly is Failure?Failure is weightlifting is defined as the inability to generate the force required to complete the full range of motion for a single repetition. Many people, experts and trainees, fall on both sid... Read Full Story

Here is a quick and effective chest building workout that will produce rapid gains for your upper body musculature.The first rule is you’ve got to eat! 5-7 small meals a day with good quality protein, fibrous carbs, good fat and lots of water. I have clients that come to me everyday saying they can’t gain weight, they can’t get bigger or they aren’t making progress. Well, after close examination of their diet, they typically aren’t eating enough to support muscle growth! You must eat if you w... Read Full Story

Author: Jared WashLike many topics and issues in the health and weight loss industry I believe drinking coffee for health and weight loss has been left unsettled with a growing controversy every day. People having all kinds of views whether bias or unbiased, has really made this topic difficult to come to a conclusion. So from all my research, studying, and experimenting I believe I have been able to come up with the unbiased truth on the topic drinking coffee for health and weight loss.I wou... Read Full Story

1. Pull ups are better than pull downs. Duh.2. You don't need a training partner to get huge (but it helps). You should be able to pack on your first 20 plus pounds of muscle alone.3. Bicep curls do not produce bigger biceps. Focusing on increasing your body's overall size is what makes your biceps bigger.4. John Berardi's G-Flux theory. Also know as energy flux (or energy turnover) is the relationship between energy intake and expenditure. Basically, it's better to train more... Read Full Story

Christian Bales Batman workout for the upcoming Dark Knight sequel has turned the actor from skinny to jacked in a matter of weeks. For the Dark Knight, Christian Bale underwent an intense training regime to make sure that he was a believable Batman. Anyone who has ever watched Christian Bales workouts know that he can change his body for whatever the role calls for. Well for Batman, he had it tough.Not only did he have to add substantial muscle since no one wants to see a scrawny and weak Ba... Read Full Story

Whey protein is one of the two types of protein found in cow's milk. Milk is approximately 87% water and 13% milk solids. The milk solids are comprised of fat, lactose, protein and a small amount of other minerals. The protein portion of the milk solids is approximately 80% casein protein and 20% whey protein.Whey protein is much more quickly digested by the human body than casein protein and it has a higher biological value, which makes it the most nutritious protein available.Where does... Read Full Story

Natural Bodybuilding simply refers to a special type of bodybuilding regimen. It's one of the many different approaches that an individual can take when competing in the sport of bodybuilding. Natural Bodybuilding is the most commonly used term when performance-enhancing drugs, such as anabolic steroids, human growth hormones or other restricted drugs, are not used to aid in the building of muscles by a bodybuilder. Prohormone and diuretics are also substances that are illegal in the spor... Read Full Story