For those of us who train for aesthetics, there is no higher aim than to achieve a well-balanced muscular body. Building massive arms but neglecting your legs can lead to an imbalanced, uneven looking physique. You’ve probably heard that common phrase “he definitely skips leg day”, but this is not just something that affects men […]
Programs
Strength Training for MMA and BJJ Fighters
Strength and conditioning has exploded in popularity within the last few years, it is seen by many as the magic bullet that can revolutionize our approach to training athletes. This is not to say that strength and conditioning hasn’t always been utilized by trainers looking to help their athletes, but it certainly took a backseat […]
The Best Beginner Workout Plans For Newbies
Whether you’re a complete beginner to the iron game and are looking to gain muscle or you’re returning to the iron kingdom after a long hiatus, you will need to start slow and with a proper program. Many new lifters make the mistake of following rigorous excessive routines inspired by their favorite athletes and bodybuilders […]
Hamstring Stretches for Improved Mobility
One of the biggest issues most people have is tight hamstrings. There are a ton of hamstring stretches you can do, the main problem most people have is they expect perfect hamstring mobility right away. This is not how it works. To get flexible and loose hamstrings, you need to do the following stretches DAILY […]
The Ultimate Guide to Building a Basic Home Gym
Commercial gyms are everywhere, and are more popular than ever. But they aren’t everyone’s idea of a good time. They can be busy, expensive, filled with annoying people, and are often in locations that are not ideal. These issues can really lower people’s motivation to train, and as such a lot of people fall at […]