The number one mistake made by natural lifters is doing too much volume. You need to trigger protein synthesis and then stop training. Once it's been triggered, there is no added benefit in continuing to push a muscle, it will not grow more. The more volume you use, the more you break down protein. To maximise growth, frequency is key. This not only
If you get bowled over by the sheer number of rows you can do on back day, or even draw a total blank when thinking of new exercises to try, consider this list your new back blueprint. Then here we have just the exercises and workouts for you. A lot more than pull ups and high-rep dumbbell rows. Knowing which
This multi angle workout will shock your chest into growing bigger, stronger and wider. The pecs are known as the pectoralis major and pectoralis minor. The pectoralis major is the large, fan-shaped muscle that comprises most of the chest wall. The muscle is responsible for flapping, pressing and lifting actions. The pectoralis minor is considerably smaller and flatter, it lies underneath
Everybody wants those perfect abs! But are you finding the standard ab exercises tedious now? Strong abs not only look good but contribute to a healthy core, forming a powerful axis for your whole body. Target your abs in a new way by doing these upper body movements at the halfway point of a sit-up. Maintain this position while performing any
The overall plan of any weight trainer should be to establish a routine that helps to develop lean muscle mass in a completely balance fashioned. That means that each muscle group is targeted through consistent and alternating workouts. The result is that each of the muscle groups will work in tandem with each other to produce optimal results. Whether you’re training to
If you haven’t tried TRX suspension training before, the chances are you have seen or read about it. It involves the use of hanging bands to engage muscles using just your own body weight. By changing the way you angle your body, every muscle can be engaged in a pull or push motion also it will improve your muscle strength, but also
Have you heard these statements before? "Hit a muscle hard, then let it recover, train it again 5-7 days later." "After training a muscle, don't hit it directly or indirectly for at least 3 days." "A muscle needs 72 hours of recovery after intense strength training." But what if these statements were holding back your muscle gains and strength development? What
Train the brachialis, this elbow flexor is often overlooked in arm training workouts. Without training the brachialis regularly and with the appropriate amount of stress, you can’t maximise your biceps peak. This is due to its position under the biceps, the brachialis has the ability to push the bicep up as it gains size. This doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t train your biceps
Have no gym but want real results? Want to burn calories and build muscle without any fancy equipment? Take on our 28 day no gym workout challenge! No need for dumbbells, barbells, treadmills or machines. This no gym workout plan uses nothing but your own body weight to challenge your muscles and get your heart rate pumping. The first benefit to
Create a sculpted back and build your biceps with this amazing workout. This article is going to take you through one of many beneficial back and biceps workouts. This muscle building workout comprises of four sets of each exercise and stays within the "hypertrophy approved" 8-12 rep range. This is a great workout to incorporate into your training once a week. To notice true
