Gain 1 Inch In 1 Month
Training Rules For Big Arms Rule 1: To target your biceps and triceps most effectively, it’s best to work them on a dedicated arm-training day, rather than pairing them with larger body parts such as back or chest. This allows you to use higher volume and more weight since your arms won’t be fatigued from [...]
Drag King
Weight training is simple, really. Sometimes we push. Other times we pull. Depending on what muscles we’re training, we change our angle of attack and either stand, sit, kneel, or lie down, but everything we do in the gym can be reduced to these two simple actions. And this push/pull concept isn’t limited to barbells [...]
Biceps Peak
One of the finest finishing moves for biceps is the concentration curl, which hits the muscles long head. Of the assorted versions, this one engages various trunk stabilizer muscles, since you have to support yourself by resting the non-working hand against the back thigh. To avoid excessive body sway you’ll need to lock your torso [...]
Curb Your Cortisol
Reducing cortisol, especially during times of stress, will help improve health and performance. Try these supplements for stress and cortisol reduction. – Get your B’s: The B vitamins are not only crucial for health, but they’re also beneficial for fighting stress. Look for a B complex that includes a balance of B6 (50-100 milligrams) and [...]
The Drinking Food Strategy
The Following Tips Can Help Minimize The Negative Effects Of Alcohol On Your Health While Keeping Your Waist Line In Check. 1. Keep Protein Intake High: Follow a high-protein diet (at least 1 gram per pound of bodyweight) to help maintain lean body mass and keep your metabolism running at full speed. Choose sources such [...]
Kick Start Your Protein Shakes
Boost testosterone, burn fat or gain energy with a few hassle -free, supercharged additions to your regular protein drink. When it comes to muscle-friendly calories, it’s hard to beat the iconic protein shake. Simple to make, easily adaptable and completely utilitarian, it boils down to protein powder and a suitable substrate: water if you’re cutting [...]
BOX JUMP
Box Jump Technique 1. Stand in an athletic position, with your feet shoulder-width apart, at a comfortable distance from the box. 2. When you’re ready to jump, drop quickly into a quarter squat, then extend your hips, swing your arms and push your feet through the floor to propel yourself onto the box. 3. Don’t [...]
Road to Recovery
Making the Right Moves After a Workout Is Critical For Growth. After every workout there’s a 45-minute window when your muscles act like sponges and are able to suck up any available nutrients in your bloodstream that will aid in their recovery. This is why one of the best times to take a supplement is [...]
Barbell Drag Curl
Barbell Drag Curl WHY YOU NEED TO DO THIS Done correctly, this exercise will go a long way toward eliminating anterior deltoid involvement as you curl, helping you isolate the working muscle in a way that the standard barbell may not. TARGETS Biceps SET-UP Stand with your feet hip width apart, knees slightly bent, and [...]
BOX PUSH-UP
BOX PUSH-UP WHY YOU NEED TO DO THIS This slight incline of the boxes emphasizes your lower chest a little more, improving muscle separation and definition in this hard to hit area. And, because you’re working at an increased range of motion, getting a little deeper by using the boxes, you’ll activate more muscle fibers, [...]
ACAI BERRY
ACAI BERRY Acai is a Brazilian berry that is low in sugar and tastes like a mixture of red wine and chocolate – no wonder I has become so popular. Although the acai berry resembles a large blueberry, only the outermost layers of acai berries are edible. WHY IT’S GREAT “Ongoing studies have proven its [...]
Big Time Boost With Creatine
Score another victory for creatine. You’ve known that supplementation with creatine can help stave off fatigue, help you work out longer, and give your muscles a fuller, harder appearance and feel. Scientists now believe that taking a creatine supplement can help boost post exercise testosterone and growth hormone levels, even with short terms usage. The [...]
Train Your Total Core
Train Your Abs WHY YOU NEED TO DO THIS This exercise mimics a more realistic use of your core, strengthening multiple muscle groups at once to improve your sports performance, as well as offering general conditioning benefits. TARGETS Rectus abdominis, transverse abdominis, hip flexors, serratus and pecs SET-UP Lie faceup on the floor with your [...]
Leaning Biceps Curl
Leaning Biceps Curl WHY YOU NEED TO DO THIS Because your elbows are slightly bent to begin with, this move emphasizes the upper part of a biceps repetition, helping to build thickness and strength in the muscle while reducing the tendency to use momentum. TARGETS Biceps and Forearms SET-UP Stand a few feet away from [...]