How Many Reps Per Set for Optimal Muscle Growth?

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How many reps per set should I do to build muscle? 5? 10? 12? 20? Or should I just go really heavy to the point that I can only do 2 or 3 reps per set? This is a question that I know a lot of you have asked yourselves (or someone else) at some… [Continue Reading]

Chin-ups First, Bicep Curls Later

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Want to put size on your arms? Other than working on your triceps, start doing more chin-ups (palms facing you) and pull-ups (palms facing away from you) and less bicep curls. Too many people spend too much time doing endless number of curls. Biggest mistake ever. Isolation exercises like dumbbell curls or cable curls don’t… [Continue Reading]

From Skinny to Brawny: How Kyle Packed On Muscle and Transformed His Body

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Meet Kyle, one of my (past) clients.

If you saw this guy in the summer of 2012, you would think that he never worked out a day in his life. The sad truth was that he actually did — a lot.

Why Eating 7,000 Calories a Day Won’t Build More Muscle

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Bulking. The process commonly used by people trying to gain weight. As most of you already know, it is done by eating more calories than you burn along with having a training program tailored to putting on mass. It’s pretty simple actually… Or is it? When it comes to bulking, a lot of people know… [Continue Reading]

An Effective Bicep Curl Alternative: Drag Curls

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Doing the same exercises over and over again can be a bit boring, so here’s something you can try next time you hit the gym. It’s called the drag curl, and it’s a great alternative to your traditional bicep curl exercise with a barbell or EZ-curl bar. Keep in mind though that this is an… [Continue Reading]

Building Muscle Is Simple, Don’t Make It Complicated

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People always ask me what type of exercises they should do to get bigger arms, which bench press variation is “the best”, what ab exercise is the most effective, how many reps they should do for each exercise to build muscle, or what workout routine they should do. What’s m y ultimate answer to almost all of these questions?

Dorian Yates’ Blood & Guts High Intensity Training [Video]

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Intense. Progressive. Hardcore. That’s what Dorian Yate’s “Blood & Guts” workout is all about. If you’re looking to put on some mass and haven’t seen much results, you might want to give this high intensity training (HIT) workout a try.