When it comes to the “best” triceps exercise, the conversation most often involves the following three: Dips. Close grip bench press. Skull crushers. Sure, there are plenty of others that can get the job done just fine. And yes, various other compound pressing exercises in your routine (bench press, shoulder press, etc.) will likely produce…
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QUESTION: I no longer have access to a gym, and I don’t have the space or money to make one at home. Will I still be able to build muscle without weights or any special equipment? Or am I just totally screwed? ANSWER: Whenever someone asks me about building muscle at home without a gym…
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Anyone trying to lose fat or build muscle always wants to do it as quickly as possible, and that probably explains why so many people seem to base the effectiveness of a workout on the instant feedback they get from it. Now I don’t just mean the geniuses who get on the scale, then jump…
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Some people just want to build muscle (aka “bulk”). Others just want to lose fat (aka “cut”). In cases like these, knowing what to do first is pretty easy. But what if you want to do both? Which goal are you supposed to start with? In this article, we’ll determine whether you should bulk or…
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People ask me about supplements all the time, but the one I may see the most questions about is creatine. This makes perfect sense of course, because creatine is one of the VERY few muscle building supplements on the market with actual proven benefits. The fact that it also appears to be perfectly safe (when…
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“Hey man, can I get spot?” Ah yes, a phrase you hear at the gym as much as any other. You’ll hear it from people you know and complete strangers you’ve never seen before in your life. And you’ll often find yourself saying it, too. As common as it is to ask for a spotter…
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Do you bench press? Cool. With a barbell? Also cool. Here’s another question for you… do you always have a spotter? I don’t mean only sometimes, or just when you’re going extra heavy. I’m talking about ALWAYS, as in every single time you bench press? If so, awesome. You’re smart. But if not, there’s something that…
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Three of the most common reasons a person ever steps into a gym and picks up a weight is because they: Want to build muscle. Want to increase strength. Want to do both equally. In those first 2 cases, the game plan seems obvious enough. Find a proven workout routine aimed specifically at that one…
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Every so often I get an email from someone telling me they’ve hit the dreaded workout plateau. This is not to be confused with the equally common weight loss plateau, which is when someone who was successfully losing weight suddenly stops losing weight. What we’re talking about here is when strength stops increasing, exercises stall…
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Hi. I have a confession to make. It’s sort of a controversial one. Many would even consider it highly embarrassing. I’m not really sure what the best way is to say it, so I guess I’ll just come right out with it… I do curls in the squat rack. And not just a few times, either….
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