There isn’t anything more impressive than big arms, you know, the kind that bust through your shirt. Ever since I started weight training I have always done arms. And I started because I was a runner. Arm training was never part of our workouts but I was sure to get a few curls and push downs in before the workout was over.
I am sure you have been there too.
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You want to know how to gain weight. More precisely, you want to gain muscle fast.
Join the club.
When I first got into lifting I was the same way. In my pursuit to gain weight as fast as possible I’d scour all the muscle building magazines looking for every muscle building secret known to man.
Every month as the new issues the various muscle magazines came out I’d dive in looking for the latest tips. Then I’d rush out to the gym with the workout routine of the most jacked guy I saw.
I use to think…
Wow, I am doing the same workout as Mr. O, shouldn’t be long before I have 22″ arms.
However, things didn’t go as I wished.
I would get so tired by the end of the workout I could hardly move. Than the next day I was so sore it hurt to wash my afro.
But, the more my muscles ached the bigger the smile. I thought…
This is what it feels like to grow. This is how you gain muscle mass.
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Body weight workouts are popular among certain groups like the military and martial artists, but not usually with bodybuilders, fitness models or those looking to build muscle fast. That of course leaves you wondering if it is posible to build muscle without weights.
As with most strength and muscle building questions the answer is, “it depends”.
I know that answer sucks but stick with me and I will explain.
But before I answer your question, I’m going to briefly tell you how to build muscle. Don’t worry, I’ll keep it brief because I’m sure many of you aren’t as interested in the science behind muscle building as I am.
To build muscle fast, or at all for that matter, there is one main principle that needs to be followed. It doesn’t (more…)
A barbell complex workout is perfect if you have have just set up your garage gym and the only exercise equipment you have is an Olympic barbell and bumper plates. You can really use it anytime for a great workout.
On the other hand, you could workout in a gym with with every equipment you will ever need, and a barbell complex routine could be your best workout in a while. It’s a great way to to build muscle, burn fat, and even get in some conditioning.
Barbell workout and a bar complex are different. A barbell workout is
Metabolic Resistance Training…
What is it?
Is it really the best way to train for fat loss?
Metabolic Resistance Training or MRT for short are short workouts that combine cardio and strength training. They’re designed to burn fat and maintain, and in some cases build muscle.
Metabolic resistance training workouts fuses together bodybuilding set and rep schemes with an interval training twist for a total body workout routine.
When it comes to bodybuilding workouts you are (more…)
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A muscle building diet doesn’t have to be plain and boring as my buddy Dave Ruel will tell you. If done right you can enjoy some of the classic treats you had as a kid.
This is a very simple diet recipe that will make any fat loss meal plan a lot easier to follow!
It’s incredibly easy to prepare, 5 minutes to make, then 15 minutes in the oven and you are ready to enjoy. Doesn’t get musch simpler.
One word of caution…
these may be from a healthy diet recipe book, but I have to say these baked chicken nuggets are highly addictive. You will never know it is diet food as teir flavour crushes that of any fried nugget you get at a fast food joint.
Enough of the chit chat, go enjoy the best chicken nuggets you have ever had… (more…)
How often have you been to the gym and have someone steal your equipment. Or weight for what seems like forever as people rest and chat holding up the gym equipment you need. Or imagine this, you’re going through your workout but it requires two different dumbbells or 2 different machines. The problem (more…)
This has to be one of the greatest recipes ever when it comes to muscle building foods…
As a kid I use to love a good homemade pizza recipe, well, and pizza for that matter. Now that I am older and workout I love the idea of healthy pizza recipes. I get to eat pizza and build muscle, AND burn fat all at the same time. If you are like me and don’t think it gets any better than this then this chicken pizza recipe is for you!
You want to build muscle and burn fat!
Well you’re not alone, this may be one of the most common fitness goals. But as popular a goal as it is, many people find it difficult and never lose fat, or build muscle.
Part of the problem may be that you have been taking the wrong approach. But that’s not your fault. There is so much information out there on how to build muscle and lose fat that it can get confusing. To make matters worse, some (more…)
Too Big Too Fast
Chris Hemsworth’s Thor Workout
God of Thunder Workout Routine
Thor’s Chris Hemsworth’s workout routine worked too well!
“I put on too much muscle. A few days before shooting was to begin, we realized none of my costumes fit!”
Thor’s Director, Kenneth Branagh, told Chris to get as big as he could in preparation for his role as Thor. Three months later, the director told him he was too big and he needed to slim down.
The Australian-born actor starred in A Perfect Getaway and Star Trek before taking the lead role in Thor. In those movies, it wasn’t necessary to have a superhero body. Chris was fairly lean, but (more…)