Shake It Off
Heading into fall, it can be tempting to think about heavier foods since you’ll soon be wearing heavier clothing. But if you’re interested in keeping your summer body throughout winter, this protein...
View ArticleChocolate Chia Protein Pudding
1 heaping scoop chocolate casein protein powder* 2 tablespoons chia seeds 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa or cacao powder 1 cup vanilla almond milk Directions: Measure the dry ingredients into a bowl....
View ArticleKyle Clarke Classic Legs Workout
By Alexander Cortes Photography by Michael Neveux Athlete: Kyle Clark Shot on location at: DAVE FISHER’S POWERHOUSE GYM (TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA) Before the rise of mass monsters in bodybuilding,...
View ArticleUnderrated Moves
ByJay Ashman Photography by Michael Neveux Athlete: TJ Hoban Shot on location at: Dave Fisher’s Powerhouse Gym (Torrance, California) There are rituals we follow in the gym: Chest on Monday, squats...
View ArticleThe Exercise Bug
The benefits of a healthy gut, filled with wildly populating strains of friendly bacteria, seem to know no bounds. From fighting allergies to properly utilizing nutrients from your food, a...
View ArticleMuscle For Mental Health
Age-related decline, be it mental or physical, is a brutal fact of life, the price you pay for taking so many trips around the sun. An exhaustive research review, the findings of which were published...
View ArticleFinish Strong
If you like to train for strength—think big compound movements in the four- to six-rep rage—try capping off your manly sets with a light-weight finisher. Sports scientists at the University of Tsukuba...
View ArticleTrue Flood
The pump is one of the greatest feelings in the world. Your muscles expand, your veins dilate, and your physical appearance drastically improves. But a good pump isn’t just for short-term aesthetics....
View ArticleThe Come in Communication
For many women, regular orgasms might save a relationship. A study published in the journal Communication Monographs found that couples are more likely to share important and intimate information with...
View Article5 Hacks To Getting You To The Gym
1.) Block it off on your calendar. If you're like the clients I train you live by your outlook calendar. Some of them set notifications 30-minutes prior to know when to leave their desk and get ready...
View ArticleThe Seeds Of Fat Loss
When scientists fed test animals Nigella sativa seeds, also known as black cumin, the testosterone levels of the critters shot up dramatically. When a similar trial was conducted on humans, the...
View ArticleThe “I Don’t Deadlift” Guy
We all know one of them: the “Oh, I don’t deadlift because [insert lame excuse here]” guy in the gym. Sometimes it’s his bad back, sometimes it’s a principle thing, sometimes they are just too damn...
View ArticleDo The Weights Lift You Up? Part 1
Do the weights lift you up? There are a number of fascinating ways weight training explains the world. The analogy between lifting weights and the weights “uplifting” us up can be a transcendent...
View ArticleFinal Word
Action Figure Great cover with Ako Rahim. I had never heard of him, but he has abs like a cartoon superhero! I think he has the most inspirational body I have ever seen on Iron Man. Keep finding guys...
View ArticleI’m A Lucky Man!
This month’s Publisher’s Letter may sound a bit selfish, but I truly wanted to express my gratitude for the privilege of being able to be editor in chief of this amazing publication. In this job, I...
View ArticleFebruary 2016 Table of Contents
[SUBSCRIBE to Iron Man] In the next issue, learn how to get more work out of your workout, turn stubborn calves into diamond calves, and train like a Men's Physique star. Plus, find out how IFBB Bikini...
View ArticleGet Up, Stand Up
Your desk might be slowly killing you. Spending eight hours a day in a chair ingrains dysfunctional movement patters (wreaking havoc on your squat and deadlift form) and beats down your cardiovascular...
View ArticleThe Breakfast Debate
A new salvo has been launched in the never-ending Breakfast Battle. Conventional wisdom decrees that a large breakfast followed by meals of descending caloric content is a recipe for weight loss....
View ArticleLiving Clean
By Mike Carlson Photography by Binias Begovic Using the car as an analogy for the human body is an irresistible—and sexy—comparison. Performance, horsepower, fuel, junk in the trunk, it all works....
View ArticleHow to Get Ripped! Part 1
How to Get Ripped! Part 1: Lower Body Training Program Part 1 of the How to Get Ripped Training Program is Lower Body. To increase metabolic rate we have combines traditional compound exercises with...
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