Mike Mentzer's Heavy Duty: The Original HIT Training Program December 26, 2025 3 Variations: Ideal, Mentzer's Way, and Consolidated Heavy Duty Mike Mentzer is one of the most polarizing figures in bodybuilding history. He's either a misunderstood genius far ahead of his... Read more...
Dante Trudel's DoggCrapp (DC) Training: The Low-Volume, High-Intensity System Explained December 24, 2025 Dante Trudel's name isn't heard as much these days, but he's one of the most popular bodybuilding coaches in the 90s and 00s. With the rise in interest towards HIT... Read more...
What Is HIT Training? High-Intensity Training Explained (Benefits, Science, and How to Use It) December 19, 2025 High-Intensity Training (HIT) is one of the most hotly debated approaches in strength training. While often being mischaracterized on one end or overhyped on the other, HIT is better understood... Read more...
3 HIT Training Programs From Mike Mentzer, Dorian Yates, & Dante Trudel December 17, 2025 Heavy Duty, Blood and Guts & DoggCrapp High-Intensity Training (HIT) has been generating debate for decades, but has now overflowed into the mainstream. Traditional bodybuilding has always emphasized volume for... Read more...
I Built a Workout Routine Inspired by Bodybuilding Legends February 10, 2024 Inspired by bodybuilding legends like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lee Haney, Ronnie Coleman, as well as more recent greats like Big Ramy and Chris Bumstead, I've always aimed to incorporate techniques from... Read more...
Beginner Dumbbell Workout Plan: Your Guide To Getting Started February 5, 2024 Walking out onto the gym floor for the first time can be a scary experience. You're surrounded by purposeful people with buff bodies who know exactly what they're doing. And... Read more...
Arnold's Leg Workout: How The Austrian Oak Grew His Roots January 15, 2024 Before Arnold Schwarzenegger came to America, his legs were his weak point. In fact, he didn't train them at all for the first year of his training. When he finally... Read more...
12-Week Gym Routine For Muscle Gain January 10, 2024 Have you ever looked in the mirror and thought, "It's time for a change"? Whether you're new to the fitness scene or a seasoned gym-goer, I get it – building... Read more...
Arnold's Arm Workout: The Blueprints For Massive Arms January 8, 2024 In his competitive heyday, huge arms, characterized by those peaked biceps, were Arnold Schwarzenegger's not-so-secret weapon. While there were a few guys, notably Sergio Oliva, who could match Arnold in... Read more...
Arnold Shoulder Workout: How He Built His Boulder Shoulders January 8, 2024 With such overpowering chest and bicep development, it's easy to forget how impressive Arnold Schwarzenegger's shoulders were. The truth is that Arnie had huge delts, with equal development through the... Read more...
Arnold's Mr. Olympia Chest Workout December 26, 2023 Quick Answer: Arnold’s “Mr. Olympia era” chest training was built around brutal chest-back supersets, high total volume, short rest, and a ton of focus on stretching and squeezing the pecs.... Read more...
Best Muscle-Building Workout Plan for Men in Their 40s December 11, 2023 Entering your 40s is a transformative phase of life, highlighted by a wealth of experience and wisdom. However, it also brings challenges, particularly in building muscle. As the body undergoes... Read more...
