Injuries happen at the worst possible time – everything is perfect until something tragic happens out of nowhere. Maybe you pull / tear a muscle, sprain your ankle, or break a bone or joint. You may be in the squat rack, on the bench press, jogging, or just walking down the street. There are a […]
Bodybuilding in the 1930s and early 1960s was much simpler. Creatine monohydrate was decades away, protein powders were in their infancy, and the military press was still an Olympic movement. It was also a time when anabolic steroids were less abused. The fact that drug use was not widespread in the community not only helped
Have you ever wondered what electrolytes are found in drinks? We all know that they are important for hydration especially in athletes but Why? Aren’t they just sales? Your body is a carefully balanced highway of complex cells, tissues and fluids that direct an incomprehensible series of electrical impulses almost every second. This is only
The wrist roller is one of the best exercises you can use to develop great forearms . Some people have the genetics and the ability to grow impressive forearms simply by holding heavy barbells and dumbbells. As such, these people don’t need a lot of work on the forearms. However, most people have the opposite
When you’re on a diet, you skip the pizzas, burgers, and sweets. You only add cuts of lean chicken, tomatoes, mushrooms, bell peppers, and green leafy vegetables to your plate. Everything seems normal but what is the problem? The problem: Your fat-free diet is costing you the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins and nutrients. According to
The phrase “mind over matter” has been associated with religion and meditation. However, this concept can also be used in training to promote the goals we hope to achieve in our physique. The key word here is “goals” and it should always be a starting point in all aspects of our life. Without goals, we
Antioxidants help protect the body against free radical damage. Free radicals can be visualized by cutting an apple in half and putting it on the table. After a couple of minutes, the apple begins to change color (brown), this is due to free radical damage. Now, to protect that apple, it is best to put
Everyone wants to be the biggest person in the gym, this means having a rigorous, strict training and of course consuming a lot of calories for muscle growth. The only problem is that most bodybuilders when they start incorporating massive amounts of calories into their diets start to gain a lot of fat. Most professional
The most common cause of elbow pain is the excessive use of repetitive motions in desk jobs. Over time, things like typing, doing something at the computer, or even doing sets on the bench press, French press, or push-ups can be detrimental to elbow health. Eventually small tears can begin to build up in the
lunges or strides in Spanish, are one of the best exercises you can do in the gym to develop your quadriceps. Unfortunately, most people do not know how to perform this exercise properly. If your goal is to achieve greater performance, greater muscle volume, or more strength, rest assured that strides can help you get
