Foundational Chest Training Part 2
What you absolutely need to know for building huge pecs By Vince DelMonte When it comes to training pecs, the difference between progress and wasting your time will be in understanding the...
View ArticleFrom The ER To PR
How one athlete used the weight room to rehab a major injury in just 30 days. By Eddie Avakoff, owner of Metroflex LBC Picture this: You’re an MMA fighter who just came off a disappointing...
View ArticleTHE LION ROARS
Expert advice to your questions about training, nutrition, recovery, and living the fitness lifestyle. Nathan: I’ve been lifting for 10 years, the last three to four hardcore in terms of really...
View ArticleInjury-Free Chest
Build muscle and strength while staying pain-free and healthy in the process. By Alexander Juan Antonio Cortes Training the pectoralis major and minor, also known as the chest, is a common priority...
View ArticleStay Positive
Online trainer Parker Egerton has a secret for his success. No, it’s not the beard. By Mike Carlson PQ: "”People always want to find a flaw and attack it. I try to stay positive. I always say, ‘I...
View ArticleAthletic Abs
Your core needs to be strong, functional, and ready for anything. By Cooper Graham Sit-ups and sports have traditionally gone together like bodybuilders and biceps curls. Even before physiologists...
View ArticleListen up!
Music is an important part of your workout. Give it the respect it deserves. By Amanda Burrill, MS Let’s recap the things we do to make every workout count. We get plenty of sleep, establish a...
View ArticleVitamin A-Z
In an increasingly stressful and toxic world, a good multivitamin is more important than ever. By Jenevieve Roper, PhD, CSCS Ever hear of a food jag? If you have kids, you may know a little something...
View ArticleProduct Spotlight: Ultimate Nutrition BCAA 12,000 Powder
Life is catabolic. It seems that a long list of everyday experiences conspire to break down the muscle we’ve spent so much time working to build. The beauty of a strong and simple BCAA formula is that...
View ArticleCockroach Milk
How far will you go for muscle growth? If a substance is safe and legal, does that mean it’s fair game? If so, you might want to crack open a bottle of cockroach milk. Scientists at India’s Institute...
View ArticleFive Foods For Fat Loss
Add some variety to your diet with these underrated foods that can help you get lean. By Team Iron Man Here’s a truth about getting ripped: The leaner you are the harder it is to lose fat. These...
View ArticleThe Enemy Of My Muscle’s Enemy Is My Friend
Myostatin is the name of a protein that causes muscles to waste away. Finding a way to stop myostatin from atrophying muscle mass has become something of a quest for nutrition researchers. While no one...
View ArticleFat Loss Faster
Utilizing short and controlled fasts to get lean has become more and more popular. While some evidence supports it, most hypertrophy-minded people can’t swallow the idea of going that long without...
View ArticleIntention Versus Motivation
When it comes to changing your body, ideas are cheap. Execution is the hard part. By Thomas DeLauer So many of us get inspired daily. We look on Instagram and we see the physiques that we admire and we...
View ArticleDestination Dallas
Michael Johansson wants to give back to the fitness community by creating the ultimate training mecca. By Mike Carlson What does a vacation for normal people look like? Sitting by a pool. Fried food....
View ArticleTaylor Rhodenbaugh
In the City Of Lights, this multitalented IFBB Bikini Pro is a bright shining star. Interview by Mike Carlson Las Vegas has been good to Taylor Rhodenbaugh. A few days after securing a job in Las...
View ArticleTurning Back The Muscle Clock
The right supplements can enhance the energy capacity, repair, and regeneration of aging muscle. By George L. Redmon, PhD, ND PQ: “The negative physiological changes that occur in aged muscle...
View ArticleBoardshort Empire
The classic wardrobe staple just keeps getting better. By Amanda Burrill, MS Boardshorts originated as an alternative to swim trunks so surfers could catch waves feeling “unhindered.” They were made...
View ArticleOn The Flipside
How to building your glutes and hamstrings like a man By Vince Del Monte The gluteus maximus is one of the most powerful muscles in the human body. The gluteus maximus is a powerful extender of the...
View ArticleTreadmill Of Terror
Every workout program could use a dose of intense cardio. By Eddie Avakoff, owner of Metroflex LBC Treadmills are criminally underutilized. In fact, 94 out of 100 people who use treadmills are using...
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