The difference that speed of movement really makes.
On September 24th 1988, the world held its breath for 9.79 seconds. It was the Olympic Games in Seoul, South Korea and Ben Johnson had just become the fastest human being on earth.
Training to failure... is it really necessary?
What do you get when you cross a bodybuilder with a martial artist? Answer: A person you want on your side in a bar fight!
Q & A with one of the world's premier strength coaches.
If you've tried Ian King's "Limping" series for legs, then I don't need to tell you how effective his 12-week programs are. If you haven't tried the aforementioned program, then all I can say is, what the hell is your problem?
Q & A with one of the world's premier strength coaches.
Ah, the elusive art of abs. These days, the "lift shirt and crunch" has replaced flexed biceps as the choice method for proving that you are, indeed, a studly man-beast. Despite this latest "muscle of the moment" craze, Americans are getting fatter. Want to know the secret reason? Okay, I'll tell you...but this is just between you and me, deal?
Some fitness experts say to avoid fruit to lose fat. Do they have a point? Here’s the real story.
Q & A with one of the world's premier strength coaches.
Most trainees have the habit of waking up, shoveling down some Fruit Loops, and heading off to the gym before they've truly awakened. In other words, given the amount of prep work they've put into that particular workout, they might as well have left their Fozzie Bear jammies on and stayed in bed.
"Every day, I hear someone say, 'I'm too fat. I need to lose 25 pounds, but I can't. I never seem to improve.' I'd hate myself if I had that kind of attitude, if I were that weak. I can lose 10-40 pounds rapidly, easily, painlessly, by simply setting my mind to it. By observing the principles of strict discipline that bodybuilding taught me, I can prepare myself for anything."
Back in my small hometown in Texas, some of the more eccentric churches would hold these great tent revivals. Even if we didn't like their particular style of religion, we would still sit out in our cars and watch just for the sheer entertainment value of the show.
Q & A with one of the world's premier strength coaches.
Q & A with one of the world's premier strength coaches.
Contrary to popular belief, the Swiss Ball is not where you take Swiss tennis star Martina Hingis after she wins the Wimbledon Championship. The Swiss Ball is actually an large, inflated, polyurethane/vinyl ball that can be an indispensable aid in training arms, legs, or any other body part for that matter.
A lot of Americans think that the muscle building world begins and ends at the shores and boundaries of North America. Call it snobbish; call it provincial; call it whatever you want; just make sure you call it incorrect.
Is it worth injecting? Can you boost GH naturally? Do any supplements work? Answers here.
Arnold used one. Should you? Here's who will benefit the most.
All the reverse flyes in the world won't build up your lagging posterior delts. Add this move to shoulder day.
A new study says you should bench with your legs up for maximum muscle fiber recruitment, but are they right?
Build a better back with this one-arm row variation.
Maybe. Why? Because they're pretty terrible at tracking how many calories you burn. Here's the scoop.
Make this change and you'll build bigger biceps and lats. Oh, and your joints will feel better.
