Ever wonder how to get the most out of chest day? If you’re thinking of trying to work your way through some monster chest-day training program with 30, 40, or maybe even 50 sets, stop right there. Yes. Those kind of bro-brain workouts exist. But you’ll do more harm than good with that…
If you met Singapore native Yeo Kim Yeong on the street, he’d probably seem like a typical college student. Go to class. Hang out with friends. Do homework. Stay up late. Study for exams. He did all that. But he also made time for a little training at the gym. Well, maybe…
If you’ve ever watched the HBO series Game of Thrones, you’ve probably seen “The Mountain” Gregor Clegane played by Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson from Iceland. He’s a hulking 6-foot 9-inch beast who weighs about 400 pounds. And when he’s not eating a mountain of protein-packed calories, or on the set of HBOs most popular series, you’ll…
When Irish-born Conor McGregor got a job as a plumber, it wasn’t his dream job. He didn’t enjoy the work, and he struggled to make a living. Even though working in a skilled trade was the status-quo, he wanted something better. If you’ve experienced the frustration of yo-yo dieting, tried lifting weights but didn’t get…
Should you train like a bodybuilder and lift five or six days a week, hitting just a couple muscle groups per workout? Or can full-body workouts help you get in better shape, burn fat, and build muscle? There’s no one-size-fits-all answer to the question. Which is better? Split training or full-body workouts? It depends.…
With just four days to go before a bodybuilding show, IFBB pro Kristina Olson got the flu. Congestion, sneezing, a sore throat, It wasn’t good.[1] She spent months training for the event, and didn’t want to drop out. And she also had another bodybuilding competition booked a week later. What would you do? …
Got stubborn or skinny calves? You’re not alone. It’s frequently one of the most neglected muscle groups to train. For a lot of people, it’s because the typical training approach you might use to develop your chest or build bigger biceps doesn’t always work for your calf muscles. Building bigger calves can…
More training. More cardio. Heavier weights. If that’s your mantra to building a better body, you’ve got the right mindset to reach your goals. But there’s also a potentially fatal flaw with this way of thinking. More isn’t always better. In fact, it’s a recipe for overtraining and injuries that can cost…
How’s your grip strength? It’s probably not as good as Isaac Caldiero’s. Never heard of him? He’s a millionaire-rock climber who lives in an old RV with his girlfriend, and travels around to take on the toughest rock climbing challenges he can find. Caldiero cashed in by winning American Ninja Warrior and muscling his…
Remember when Rocky Balboa chases Apollo Creed down the beach in the movie Rocky III? Balboa is supposed to be training to take down the infamous fighter Clubber Lang, but he can’t seem to keep up. And he finally slows to a walk. Even after all the training in the gym, sparring matches, and…