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The world of weightlifting is huge. Believe me, I know that there is a lot of information to take in and it is extremely difficult to learn enough even to know what you are doing. As a beginner, jumping into this gigantic pool of knowledge and information can be very discouraging and even...

The strength and conditioning world can become a bit polarized sometimes. Okay, not sometimes. Often. It?s easy to fall down the education pigeon hole that can make a lifter or coach write off any method that isn?t a conventional strength training protocol using barbells or dumbbells as the...

There are many days when I walk in the gym and I see the same people, doing the same exercises, with the same weights and they look the same as when they did months (or even years) before. It makes me wonder, ?How can these people spend so much time in the gym and not be making any strength...

Even though high frequency training isn?t a new concept when it comes to conditioning, it?s a whole other story when it comes to muscle-building. Traditional bodybuilding programs often have you training each body part once per week with a high volume of sets. Body-specific training and long...

The lat pulldown is an exercise that can sometimes be overlooked when it comes to back training. That?s because pull ups are considered the more effective version as well as the more ?hardcore? movement. The lat pulldown is also sometimes frowned upon because it?s the movement that is...

Well, it's a good thing you happened upon this article, I'm going lay it all out for you with some step-by-step guidelines. I'll even throw in a sample program at the end if you want to look like the Solution but move like Lebron. All too often, I see guys get stuck on the non-essentials and...

Even though drop sets are claimed as part of the Weider System (what isn?t?), they were originally called the multi poundage system by their creator, Henry Atkins, editor of Body Culture magazine, in 1947. Since then, they have become known as strip sets, the stripping method, descending sets...

s mentioned in a previous article regarding the quads, the legs provide the core stability and lifting power for the human body. If you want to do any form of lifting outside of a seated, supine or prone position then you?ve got to have legs that can support the weight. While you?re arms may be...

Big, muscular deltoids can really set you apart from the pack when it comes to displaying a big, broad physique. Width is an instant indicator of being powerful, strong and in incredible shape. As an avid trainer your goal is to reap the reward of all your sweat, sacrifice, and hard work you...

Do you need more mass, strength and power in your deltoids overall? Would you like to fill out that t-shirt and possess wide, commanding shoulders that convey a powerful physique without a word spoken? The more important question is: Do your shoulders suck? Many trainers fall into the trap of...

One of the greatest issues facing athletes and weightlifters is the ability to stay healthy while lifting weights and training at a high level. The most common setback I see in the gym is a shoulder injury. If you have played sports at any level or lifted weights for any length of time, you?ve...

Everyone wants big arms, but so many fail to build an impressive set despite days, weeks, and even months of toiling away in the gym. Bigger arms are always on the agenda ? you never hear anyone say that their arms are too big, do you? What if all you need is a little push ? an end-of-workout...

It?s happened to almost all of us at one point or another. You take an extra day off to rest, which turns into a week, then you?re taking 2 weeks off from the gym. Before you know it you?ve been out of the gym for much longer than you'd like to admit. If you?re like most lifters you are looking...

Your shoulders are so important for several reasons. In terms of function, most of the upper body lifts involve the shoulders in some way. In regards to your physique, they are the top of that V-taper look and accessorize your entire upper body. Can you imagine someone with big arms, wide...

HIIT/SMIT Overview Have you ever walked into a commercial gym and wondered why some folks are plodding along on a treadmill or pounding away at a stationary bike like they?re on the last leg of the Tour de France? Well, if your goal is to get lean and build a solid physique, odds are that?s not...

48 Bicep Curl Variations Below are some of the traditional bicep exercises, as well as many of my favorites, and some great methods for muscle development. Pick a couple of them and add them to your training. Your training sessions will be more entertaining (and your biceps more developed)...

In this day and age, stressors surround us; from the foods we eat, to the places we live in, to the lifestyles we lead. In a world where we?re constantly looking to accomplish more in less time it?s paramount that we examine how to maximize what little down-time we have in our daily lives...

Over the course of these various posts you?ve read a number of pieces that discuss how various muscle groups work in tandem with other muscles groups in the body. They complement one another, work together, and support one another through daily activities. The forearm muscles are a prime example...

So, your deadlift has been stuck for the last few months and you can?t figure out what?s wrong? Well, truth be told, weight lifting is an acquired skill. You don?t just wake up one day with the ability to rip 500lbs off the floor. Sure, it would be cool if you could, but that would take all of...

One of the greatest issues facing athletes and weightlifters is the ability to stay healthy while lifting weights and training at a high level. The most common setback I see in the gym is a shoulder injury. If you have played sports at any level or lifted weights for any length of time, you?ve...