This includes doing the reps in a very slow fashion; push the weight up in 10 seconds then pause a little while the slowly down the weight in 5 seconds. >This concept is used to add extra pressure on the muscle fiber resulting in increasein strength and size. It has also been credited as one of the safest lifting technique. This technique requires one to have full focus and alot of intensity. Many bodybuilders have coined in that this technique has no inflammation effects on the joints.>Slow... Read Full Story

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

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

Learn how to incorporate raised pushups into your workout routine. Celebrity fitness trainer Rich takes you through an intense upper-body and core strength training and cardio workout. This incredible workout effectively builds a defined chest and sculpted abs. Read Full Story

To have that coveted V-taper is something most women work for but never attain. It broadens your shoulders and makes your waist appear smaller. Here are the top three exercises for building a bigger back.Lat pulldown is performed on a cable machine. Sit facing the machine and grab the bar above using a wide grip. Now using your back muscles, pull the bar towards your chest, slightly arching your chest out. At the bottom of the pull, squeeze your lats together and feel the muscle contraction. ... Read Full Story

Weight training is a great way to build muscle mass and reshape your physique, but which movements are best? A combination of compound and isolation movements provides the correct balance of stimuli for building muscle mass.A compound movement is one involving 2 or more major muscle groups, or 2 or more joint movements. For example, the bench press is a classic compound movement. It involves the chest, shoulder and arm muscles, and required movements of the shoulder and elbow joint. The squat... Read Full Story

It’s more and more common to see bodybuilders who are still in their teens. Getting into shape and building muscle is a good thing no matter how young or old you are – and there’s no better time than your teens to take up weight training as long as you do it right. Teens are still developing, so they have different needs than adult body builders, particularly when it comes to nutrition. Just like adults, teenagers need adequate rest, a proper diet and careful training to prevent injury.One 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

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

Is it too good to be true that you can burn up to 500% more with fat burners? For legal issues, manufacturers are not permitted to make these bold claims on the bottles that they do work. However, companies can use other forms of strategic marketing to entice the consumer by luring vulnerable individuals with commercials, ads in newspapers and magazines. Before I actually discuss this topic I'll address what they are, how it functions through our system, is it safe, and does it really work?T... Read Full Story