So you’re a skinny guy, and you want to gain muscle. You train hard. You eat a lot. And you still build muscle slowly. Ugh. Not sure what to do? Don’t rely on Google and those “5 SECRET Tips for Skinny Guys Trying to Gain Muscle”. At best, lists like that are incomplete. Instead, in…
In bodybuilding, stretching routines are a double-edged sword: Done right, stretching and mobility training leave you flexible, nimble, and feeling great. You’re warmed up, ready to smash new records. Done wrong, stretching slows you down. It wears out your muscles, and makes you weak. You can’t lift as heavy—and your muscles don’t get the stimulus…
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Training programs don’t build muscle more than a few weeks without progressive overload. As a certified strength and conditioning coach with an MSc in exercise physiology, I can confirm that. Without progressive overload, your program lacks the oomph to get you in top shape. It’s like flooring the gas pedal in a car stuck in…
If you like going to the gym as much as I do, you may be wondering if it’s safe to go during the COVID-19 pandemic. But depending on where you live, you may not actually have a choice. For better or worse, officials around the world have been closing down gyms in an effort to…
To get the body of a Greek god, should you aim to get stronger? Coaches and lifters have been debating that for a long time. Many coaches would tell you so, based on the hypothesis that over time, lifting heavier makes you more muscular. But thanks to a new study, you don’t have to rely…
Dropsets are one of my favorite training techniques. They’re simple, fun, and they’re one of the most efficient ways to maximize hypertrophy gains. But if you overuse them, they can backfire. In this article, I’ll show you how to do them step by step, when you should use them, and when it’s best that you…