Have you ever considered loading up on Zingiber officinale, aka the common ginger? Bodybuilding isn’t really synonymous with it as it’s something more associated with cooking—but what if you’ve actually been missing out? This unassuming spice, as it turns out, offers a number of benefits that might just bring you to the next level. Or,…
There is so much conflicting information regarding coffee & bodybuilding on the internet. Some would promote it as the answer to accelerated fat loss while some would say that it will make you fatter. There are also others stating that it can increase your performance while others contradict this by saying it increases your chance…
If you’re active within the fitness community, Crossfit probably isn’t a mystery to you. It’s absolutely everywhere! Is Crossfit a Fad? Crossfit is a strength and conditioning program that has caught the attention of fitness newbies and professionals alike. It focuses on functional movement in a high intensity setting. The question that many people have,…
There was a time when getting a good pump meant lifting really heavy weights, which are at least 80% of your one-rep-max. That was until blood flow restriction training or BFR training came into the limelight. In order to put an end to all those doubts against BFR, let’s dig deeper into the research studies…
I had a coworker at the last job, with whom I used to chat during our lunch break. He seemed like a true gym bro; always talking about his training split and ͚meal-prep Saturdays͛. The peculiar thing was, he never changed much; all year round. He had the same skinny-fat look with some muscularity. I…
If the gym is a country then compound movements are its king! They rule the country. They demand respect! If training is like a jungle then compound movements are the Mufasa (or Simba)! If compound movements are Simba then Isolation movements are like Pumba or Timon! They support compound movements but are in no way…
The pull-up is often seen as an intimidating exercise by beginners in resistance training. But, with the numerous benefits of pull-ups, any difficulty or embarrassment you might experience at the beginning shouldn’t really matter. Here’s why you should add the pull-up to your strength training program.
Having big strong muscles without any vein showing looks like you’ve only got implants to look muscular. It lacks that ripped physique we’re all going for – and that’s why many spend so much time trying to learn how to increase vascularity.
A typical game of tennis features a lot of explosive movements as well as the need for endurance, so it is safe to say that it’s similar to a cross-training workout. The simple fact that pros such as Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams can record speeds of up to 140 miles per hour on a…
Need a push to hit the gym or some tips on how to build muscle? Whether you’re an athlete or just getting into exercising, here is a helpful list of the top 45 blogs to naturally help you build more muscle. It can take a lot of resolve to get out of that comfy couch and get into…