Ultimate Secret to Discipline
There is no such thing as discipline. There is only love. You are the result of what you love most. You either love finely etched muscular abs more than doughnuts, or you love doughnuts more than...
View ArticleConstant Tension Timed Sets
If there’s one thing that I’ve stressed with clients more than any other, it’s this: You must work with your body’s adaptation process in order to see results. Plateaus happen when you continue doing...
View ArticleEnergy Drink Acceptance
Energy drinks often get a bad rap in the mainstream media, mostly due to irresponsible teenagers or just plain annoying people. Thankfully, the International Society of Sports Nutrition analyzed...
View ArticleDo You Know Squat
No other exercise recruits the sheer number of muscle fibers and stimulates as much growth and adaptation as a correctly performed squat. But for some lifters, the back squat feels like absolute hell....
View ArticleChoose Wisely
The opinion on organic produce seems to swing wildly, from saving the planet to being completely worthless. One thing we can all agree on is that fewer industrial chemicals in your body the better. In...
View ArticleThe Advent Of Classic Physique
When the NPC introduced the Men’s Physique division in 2012, many of us jumped on board and thought, “What an awesome idea!” We used it as a chance to get onstage and showcase everything that we’ve...
View ArticleJanuary 2016 Table of Contents
[SUBSCRIBE to Iron Man] Swedish fitness athlete Ako Rahim on unorthodox core exercises to get legendary abs. This month's features include Physique Olympian Jeremy Buendia's massive back workout, power...
View ArticleMost Valuable Supplement Pt 2
Types Of Creatine The most common form of creatine is creatine monohydrate, but because people can be “non-responders,” supplement companies have started generating different forms of creatine to...
View ArticleFinal Word
Diabetes Poster Boy Thank you for the article on Jason Poston. I was stunned to learn that he has type-1 diabetes. I too live with type-1 diabetes, and it has taken me a lot of trial and error with my...
View ArticleSex Life
Q: I have a “friend with benefits” whom I love to sleep with, except there is one issue. When I go down on her, there is an odor. I really want to keep this situation going, but I feel like I have to...
View Article2016 Arnold Sports Festival
Two-Time Champ Kai Greene To Compete In 2016 Arnold Classic COLUMBUS, Ohio – Two-time Arnold Classic champion Kai Greene will compete in Columbus for the first time since 2010 when he headlines a...
View ArticleHoliday Gifts for Your Fit Friend
Even though Christmas has passed, Jamie's post is still a great gift list for any time of the year: 1.) Gym Bag A necessity for your fit friend who is on the go! A gym bag makes it convenient to leave...
View ArticleThe Power of Three
When it comes to muscle-building protein, whey is often valued as the protein of choice among hard-training bodybuilders, athletes, and fitness buffs alike. This hails from the fact that whey is...
View ArticleBack to Back
Whether you’re talking about a physique contest or you just want to leave a lasting impression in the minds of those around you, an impressive back makes a big statement. Some athletes are good when...
View ArticleHow To Eat This Holiday Season
Halloween and Thanksgiving have come and gone. How did you do with your eating plan? Are you the type to just engorge all out on the holidays, or do you keep a cognitive journal and accountability for...
View Article80 Years Strong
What a year it has been here at Iron Man magazine. It’s exactly one year ago that my wife and I decided to get into the publishing business by acquiring this iconic title that celebrates its 80th...
View ArticleAtlas Stone Workout
Let's face it, picking up 250lbs on a barbell is a lot easier than picking up 250lbs of anything else. Barbells are made to be picked up: rough knurled grip, bar circumference is the perfect size to...
View ArticleSupplement Sidekick
Harder. Faster. Stronger. Longer. One of these words has undoubtedly pushed you through a tough workout. Maybe it was when you were dieting down and training with nonexistent glycogen stores,...
View ArticleThe Ultimate Aphrodisiac?
A new study presented by The Journal of Sexual Health Medicine makes the point that sleep might be the most powerful aphrodisiac of all. Researchers studied the sleep habits of 171 female college...
View ArticleFinal Word
Fokken Great! That was an interesting article on Brandan Fokken and how he is attracting more mainstream sponsors to the fitness world. It’s about time. Fitness is a billion-dollar industry, and...
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