Ancient gladiators, Spartan soldiers, and ninjas were pretty ripped—and they were around long before your local Globo Gym. “I can’t afford a gym membership and can’t build a home gym. Can I still gain muscle?” — Peter V., Chicago, IL Weights are so popular because anyone can use them—but, believe it or not, there was […]
Especially when learning how to build muscle fast, one of the most important aspects that should be taken care of is formulating the right nutritional plan. As we all know, it should have the correct amount of vitamins and nutrients so as to amp up your body with the right energy levels and help you […]
That depends on your body type-some will gain mass faster than others. But don’t use genetics as an excuse. No matter what your genetic makeup, HOW you train-combined with the right diet-is BY FAR the most important factor in the results you get. So why do 95% fail to gain mass? Because they train the […]
‘Muscles are torn in the gym, fed in the kitchen and repaired in bed (while sleeping)’. If you lift, you know this phrase. There’s a legit reason as to why it’s thrown around so often- resting makes the muscle get bigger and stronger, simple. Decoding the phrase further, understand the fact that when we train […]
Many people trying to build muscle simply follow the guides they find in health magazines. The problem with those plans is that the people endorsing them do not regularly follow them, are genetically gifted, or never started training the way they are suggesting you do. The plans found in magazines will not make you gain […]
Not only do we need protein to build muscle, but it is also often the key to staying full for longer and keeping that excess fat off. #10 Chicken Chicken is one of those staples in most diets and for good reason. It contains quite a bit of protein and is a fairly healthy option […]
In this article I am going to share with you 5 of the most common mistakes that young, and some older, bodybuilders make that stops their muscle building efforts dead in their tracks. These 5 mistakes can cause a lot of wasted time, effort and energy and cause so many bodybuilders frustration, discouragement and disappointment. […]
Design your own workout based on the weak points you want to improve in your physique. HOW IT WORKS A basic training program has been prescribed for every body part. To emphasize some muscles over others, simply plug in the appropriate exercises that focus on the lacking area from the lists provided. The areas we’re […]
You won’t believe what this super short workout has in store for your muscles and metabolism. When you read this headline, you probably thought: Five minutes? Come on … that’s all? But trust us, that’s enough. This total-body ladder workout from Men’s Health Next Top Trainer 2015 Winner Gideon Akande gets more dense and more intense as it […]