Before he was the Governor of California or a record-setting box office actor, Arnold Schwarzenegger was a seven-time Mr. Olympia winner, five-time Mr. Universe, and the most recognizable bodybuilder in ... Continue Reading
Should You Deadlift on Leg or Back Day?
Designing your workout routine can, at times, be as challenging as the workouts themselves. This becomes especially true if you want to tackle multiple fitness goals at once or enjoy performing ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilding’s Only Must-Do Exercise
When it comes to building muscle, all roads lead to Rome — the bodybuilding exercises you perform in your workouts are almost entirely up to you. Almost every time someone says you must do this exercise or ... Continue Reading
5 Reasons You Can’t Skip Barbell Squats on Leg Day
Barbell squats are a must-do leg exercise. Somewhere along the way, it seems like everybody moved on from what was long considered the de facto lower-body movement. But for (almost) everybody ... Continue Reading
How to Bulk: The Ultimate Guide to Gaining Size
“Eat more.” That’s what most fresh-faced trainees hear when they ask the big guy in the weight room how to move up a couple shirt sizes. While not the most poetic way to explain muscle growth, “eat ... Continue Reading
The Guide to Arm Training for Powerlifters
Powerlifting is a quantitative sport. In some ways, it’s more about mathematics than muscularity. However, modern powerlifting has started to look beyond the amount of weight on the barbell as the only ... Continue Reading
Hypertrophy vs. Strength Training: Key Differences + How To Do Both
If you’re new to the gym, you might see two people lifting weights side-by-side and think of them as doing the same thing for the same purpose. But one of these people is grimacing their way through a set ... Continue Reading
How to Gain Weight Fast (and Safely), According to Science
Weight loss is a popular pursuit, particularly at the start of the new year. But your health & fitness goals may not center around reducing the number on the scale. If you’re trying to gain weight fast ... Continue Reading
Does Training for the Pump Build Muscle?
Nothing hits like a good pump. Your shirt drapes over your chest after a few high-rep sets of pec flyes. Your shoulders, engorged with blood, stretch wider than usual and accentuate your V-taper. Leaving ... Continue Reading
The Only Bulking Workout Plan You Need to Build Muscle ASAP
Bulking is a two-step process. Step one; eat more. Exactly how much more varies, of course, and perfecting your bodybuilding meal prep is a science worth exacting to the letter. But once you’ve ... Continue Reading
Does Rowing Build Muscle? How to Get Ripped on a Rowing Machine
Chances are, if you’re settling down onto a rowing machine, you’re seeking all the cardio gains it has to offer. You’ll improve your endurance, build your work capacity, and pursue stronger heart health — ... Continue Reading
The 12 Deadlifts Benefits You Need to Know About
Everyone should deadlift. If you’re a strength athlete, deadlifts (and their many variations) are non-negotiable. Bodybuilders who train to gain muscle and improve the quality of their physiques can also ... Continue Reading
How Many Sets Per Muscle Group, Per Week, Should You Do?
Dosage, dosage, dosage. If you’re into bodybuilding or powerlifting, you know that discussing the optimal dose of strength training is all the rage. When it comes to training volume, there’s a veritable ... Continue Reading
How To Lose Fat and Gain Muscle, According to Science
Some health and fitness myths are frustratingly persistent. How many times have you heard that eggs are good for you, bad for you, and back again? Does creatine cause hair loss? For way too long, it was ... Continue Reading
The Anatomy of Your Leg Muscles, Explained (and How To Train Them)
For gym rats all over the world, the prospect of leg day is met with both fear and excitement. Lower-body workouts are generally regarded as the hardest form of resistance training you can do: It’s what ... Continue Reading
The Anatomy of Your Chest Muscles, Explained (and How to Train Them)
There’s a reason gym rats all over the world celebrate “International Chest Day” every Monday. For physique-minded, stringer-tank-clad gym bros and “how much ya bench?” strength athletes alike, the ... Continue Reading
The Anatomy of Your Back Muscles, Explained (and How to Train Them)
If you’re new to the gym, training your back can be a little bit like playing a game of Battleship: The muscles are there, but you aren’t exactly sure where — or how to hit them accurately. Without a ... Continue Reading
Does Powerlifting Build Muscle?
Powerlifters may well be ripped. But the job of a powerlifter is not to burst through shirt sleeves with those bulging biceps. Instead, they’re aiming to build as much strength as possible in three lifts: ... Continue Reading
The Definitive Guide on How to Lat Spread Like a Pro Bodybuilder
Towards the end of the seminal 1977 bodybuilding documentary Pumping Iron, Mr. Universe Franco Columbu stands onstage for the prejudging at the 1975 Mr. Olympia contest in Pretoria, ... Continue Reading
What’s the Average Biceps Size and How Do You Stack Up?
If someone strolls up to you in the middle of the gym and abruptly commands you to flex, chances are that you’re going to ball up your fists, raise your arms, and bang out the classic front double biceps ... Continue Reading
Try These 6 Unique Bodybuilding Arm Exercises to Spark New Muscle Growth
Bodybuilding can be a chore, there’s no doubt about it. Hitting the iron day in, day out, and sticking to a program (not to mention following a meal plan or specific diet) is as much of a test of willpower ... Continue Reading
Do You Have the Work Capacity for Powerlifting?
It sounds silly at first, sure: When you think of work capacity, your mind calls forth images of sweat pouring down your face, your heart pounding in your chest, and the ominous, authoritative beeping of a ... Continue Reading
How to Build Muscle and Strength With Calisthenics Training
Calisthenics is a timeless style of exercise. It comes from the ancient Greek words kállos and sthenos, meaning beauty and strength. The beauty of strength training throughout history is that it’s always ... Continue Reading
How to Train Powerlifting Once Per Week (And Make it Count)
If you’re a competitive powerlifter, you know firsthand how demanding this sport can be on time, energy, and resources. And even if you don’t compete, the rigors of loyally training the squat, bench press, ... Continue Reading