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Independent Fitbod Bodybuilding Review: User Results—Before and After Photos

Real users of Fitbod for bodybuilding share results

8 min read

StrongLifts 5x5 Program & Workout App Review [13-Point Critique]

Is StrongLifts 5×5 really the perfect plan for beginners?

Workout plans 14 min read

Freeletics App Review and Critique: 5 Issues and Alternative for Lifters

Freelectics looks great, but do its HIIT workouts deliver?

13 min read

Strong Workout App: Brief Review & Alternative for Smart Lifters

Have you tried the workout app Strong but found it fell short of your expectations? Are you looking for an alternative weight lifting app? If so, you’ve come to the right place. My name is Garett Reid and I have been in the fitness, strength, and conditioning industry for

12 min read

5 Best Workout Plans for Skinny Guys to Build Muscle Fast

So you’re skinny, and you want to build muscle fast. You know you need a good workout plan. So you type “workout plan” into Google and you get 147 million results in 0.62 seconds. Ugh. How do you choose? The problem with workouts on Google As a certified

Science 20 min read

How to Gain Muscle as a Skinny Guy (Eat & Train for Your Body Type) [In-Depth Guide]

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,

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Bodybuilding Stretching Routine: 7 Exercises for Flexibility, Muscle & Strength

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

Science 5 min read

2 Progressive Overload Training Programs for Muscle & Strength (Gym & Home—Step-by-Step, With Examples, Videos, and Tips)

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

Science 15 min read

Is It Safe to Go to the Gym During COVID-19? A Randomised Trial Tells Us

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

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A Progressive Overload App to Build Muscle & Strength On Autopilot (It's Like a Trainer in Your Phone)

Our smart workout app Dr. Muscle helps you build muscle and strength faster by automating progressive overload. Try it free or read on to see why our customers say “there is nothing else like it” (more reviews). What is progressive overload & why is it important? According to the American

Science 13 min read