May 6, 2010 — by Jenn McD.
Exercises
Muscle and Fitness Magazine released their “Top 9 Muscle Movement Exercises” in their May 2010 issue. I picked 5 of the 9 that I thought were really good, and hopefully you will think so, too!
Flat-bench dumbbell press
In a chest routine, you need to build mass so that you can perform the movements in competition that really help with growth. Many people tend to use the barbell version even though there is a higher risk of injury to the shoulder and elbows. It also burns more muscle fibers while performing the movement.
Barbell bent over row
This exercise...
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March 10, 2009 — by Joe Lawrence
Eating & Exercise, Exercises, Sports, Strength Training
Many of us look at ourselves in the mirror and don't see something we like. We wish we were thinner or more muscular or whatever. Eventually, it will get to the point where we are ready to take action. Even those in shape go through the same cycle. They want to have a firmer bum or larger arms.
I recently saw an article in some magazine offering advice for men on how to get their biceps past the 20" mark. That would be a terrible problem to have. All of us want something we don't have. Well, we can get there if we...
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August 5, 2008 — by Joe Lawrence
Exercises, Strength Training
“You need to workout each muscle group until failure. It will take about two hours in the gym, if you ever want to get real results.” When you first were introduced to weight lifting, did the advice sound something like that? Fortunately for our muscles and free time, this advice is wrong.
This scenario describes a low-intensity, high-volume workout. "Wait a minute, I do not workout with low-intensity!" Sorry, but it is true. When you lift this way, most people break...Read More »
July 30, 2008 — by Joe Lawrence
Cardio, Eating & Exercise, Exercises, Strength Training
You found a great workout plan with which you truly connect. You work your butt off at the gym everyday. Today you compared your measurements with your baseline numbers and discovered a 15% improvement. How would you like to make that 20% or 25%? Whether you are trying to lose weight, gain muscle or just maintain what you already have, there is another aspect of fitness that is just as important as the routine that you choose…supplementation.
We put our bodies through...Read More »
