Build your lats in a variety of ways with these 7 lat pulldown variations! Read the article, find ones that’ll fit well with your program, & build your back! The lat pulldown is an exercise that can sometimes be overlooked when it comes to back training. That’s because pull ups are considered the more effective version as … Read more
Find out what the ideal measurements are for a natural bodybuilder or a classical muscular male physique. I’m often asked what my body measurements are and/or what are the ideal measurements for a bodybuilder or a classical muscular male physique. Believe it or not, there are actually many formulas for determining the “ideal body proportions.” … Read more
In this article, you’ll learn what active recovery is and why it’s important for achieving your fitness goals. Plus 3 effective workouts to try on your next rest day. Many people have a love/hate relationship with rest days because they want to relax and recover from the grind of the workout week, but then they … Read more
In this article, you’ll learn 25 valuable lessons on training, nutrition, and recovery to help you become your best self. These tips are backed by science and over 25 years of experience. For almost ten years now, it has been my privilege to be a contributor to Muscle & Strength and play a positive role … Read more
As we age, the general belief is that muscle loss and increased fat gain are inevitable. This is false. In this article, you’ll learn how to continue building muscle mass as you age. You’ve probably had an older friend or relative tell you that after you hit your late thirties, everything goes downhill. They moan … Read more
A complete guide. Learn which splits are effective, and which workouts to avoid. Included are numerous workout and training splits examples. Training splits can be a mystery. With so many available options and possibilities, it’s easy to be confused about which splits are effective, and which are poorly structured. If you’ve ever wondered just why … Read more
Long before steroids, men were using full body routines to carve out massive and strong natural physiques. This article presents 5 effective workouts! It’s time for a challenge. I want you to put aside everything you know about training and try something new. And here’s the interesting part…this “new” form of training isn’t new at … Read more
Improve your metabolism, burn calories, and increase your heart rate with these workouts. Plus you’ll be able to improve skills that will help you improve your overall athletic ability. There are benefits to doing cardio on a treadmill, exercise bike, or elliptical, but let’s face facts – these workouts can be mundane and don’t do much else that can … Read more
One of the most frequently asked questions we receive is, “What program should I move to after I finish my current programming cycle?” This step-by-step guide will help answer that. One of the most frequently asked questions we receive is, “What program should I move to after I finish my current programming cycle?” There are several … Read more
What is strong? I’ve analyzed the national records for several major drug-free powerlifting federations, and compiled my own set of raw strength standards. What is strong? We live in a world filled with 1000 pound squat and 800 pound bench press Youtube videos. Kind of makes you feel weak, doesn’t it? It sure makes me feel weak. There are … Read more