Congratulations on finishing your workout! Now, it’s time to refuel your body with the proper nutrients to help repair and grow those hard-worked muscles. After an intense workout, refueling your body ...

Never before had a superadvanced bodybuilder, let alone a top Mr. Olympia contender, trained with a mere one-set-per-exercise protocol in an attempt to gain more muscle mass. How many sets should a ...

I know it’s difficult to accept the notion that Overhead Presses – an exercise that has been around for decades, and has been considered one of the most fundamental exercises in weight training since ...

The last thing you want to do is deprive your body of essential protein. Protein is a vital nutrient that helps build and repair your muscles, organs, and other tissues. It also helps transport ...

Cable machines are a staple in gyms worldwide, designed to provide constant tension on muscles through a pulley system and adjustable weights. These versatile machines feature cables attached to ...

Last month I described a beginning program for the light, heavy and medium system. After athletes have been doing it for... Knowing how to use the heavy, light and medium system is extremely important ...

One magnificent prince, Don Howorth, possessed the gift of second sight, drawing him to look beyond Brigadoon?s lush borders. Gather round, friends, and tarry with me but a short while. The tale I ...

Gironda believed that a beginner doesn’t need a day of rest between workouts. Instead, Vince advised beginners to exercise daily’resting only on Sunday. Vince Gironda personally trained more ...

Retired professional bodybuilder, renowned performance coach, and author, Frank Zane, is one of the most popular athletes of all time. Having numerous achievements to his name, Frank Zane has managed ...

There is an assumption going around that weightlifting is “easier” for shorter people. However, that is not always the case. This is because taller people usually have longer arms which means there’s ...

Richard Baldwin, Ph.D., can discuss Sartre and world politics at the drop of a hat, engage any scholar in an animated discussion on ancient religions and enthrall a college classroom of young (and ...

John Hansen is the first Mr. Natural Olympia and a 3-time Natural Mr. Universe winner. He is the author of the book “Natural Bodybuilding” and his 25 year career in bodybuilding competitions have ...