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barbell curls

Barbell Curls: Correct Form & 8 Best Variations

It’s no secret the biceps get a lot of attention. Ask any kid to flex his muscles, and you will undoubtedly get a biceps shot. Being impressed with big arms...

inner thigh exercises

9 Best Inner Thigh Exercises

We’ve all heard the saying “never skip a leg day,” but we’d like to rephrase this to “never skip a leg day, and don’t forget to include your inner thighs.”...

ectomorph

Ectomorph Body Type: The Best Diet & Workout Routine

For some, taking off the weight is impossibly hard, while others seem to maintain an athletic physique with little to no effort. And then there’s a third group, who struggle...

fitt principle

What Is The FITT Principle & How Can You Use It?

The FITT principle is an acronym, so you know it must be important. But how important is it, and what does FITT stand for? You may be surprised to learn...

what to eat after a workout

What to Eat After a Workout: Post Workout Meal Ideas

Your post-workout fuel is just as crucial as your pre-workout food. And if you’re only focusing on what you’re consuming before a gym session, you are only concentrating on a small...

what to eat before a workout

What to Eat Before a Workout & When to Eat It

Just like you wouldn’t expect your car to run on empty, your body has a hard time operating at peak gym performance when there’s no gas in your tank....

Vertical Diet

What Is The Vertical Diet Plan?

In the last few years, the Vertical Diet has emerged and taken the fitness world by storm. Developed by Stan Efferding, the Vertical Diet focuses on eating nutrient-dense foods and...

sumo deadlift vs conventional

Sumo Deadlift vs Conventional: What's the Difference?

To sumo deadlift or conventional deadlift? That is the ultimate workout question. A highly debated discussion in the strength training world, the sumo and conventional deadlifts have lifters struggling to...

2022 Chicago Pro results

2022 Chicago Pro Results & Recap

A noteworthy show in bodybuilding, the 2022 Chicago Pro just wrapped up over the weekend. The event took place in Tinley, Illinois on July 22 and 23rd. This was an...

split squat vs lunge

Split Squat vs Lunge: Which Exercise is Better?

No one should skip a leg day. Ever. And what you don't hear as often, but is just as important, is no one should miss single-leg day training. In fact, with...

arm workouts for women

The Best Arm Workouts for Women to Build Muscle

Nothing elevates a sleeveless dress more than beautifully rounded shoulders, defined biceps, and horseshoe-shaped triceps. Muscular arms inspire confidence both in the gym and out, and nothing rouses more of...

4 pack abs

Why You Have 4 Pack Abs vs 6 Pack vs 8 Pack

It's every guy's dream to have a chiseled set of six-pack abs. So you've been busting your ass in the gym, dialing in your nutrition, and working relentlessly until your fat loss...