Building muscle without getting fat isn’t complicated, but many lifters search endlessly for the best new method or secret. The truth is, there’s no secret. The right method or tip can help, but the real way to get bigger, stronger, and leaner lies in sound principles performed with ruthless consistency. 1. Consume Enough Protein Everybody […]

If you’re a dedicated bodybuilder you’re more than likely familiar with the famous documentary Pumping Iron. Heck, it’s probably a big part of what got you into the sport in the first place. There’s a well known scene in the doc where Arnold Schwarzenegger talks about “the pump”. The feeling where your muscles fill with […]

What is DOMS? Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) is exercise related muscle pain. It develops after excessive and unaccustomed exercise. It is particularly prevalent if that exercise has an eccentric component. Eccentric exercise is exercise where the muscles are contracting whilst lengthening – eg downhill running, longer distance running, plyometric exercises, and landing drills. What Causes DOMS? […]

What Muscles Do Pull Ups Target Pull ups are extremely challenging exercises. While hanging on the bar, you must use the muscles of your upper body to pull your body up to the bar. Then, slowly lower your body down. When mastered, however, pull ups can potentially yield excellent results. They tone your arms and […]

How To Improve Your Vertical Leap If you’re an athlete, then working to increase your vertical leap could help you go further in your sport. A strong vertical leap can help you excel in several sports, including basketball, gymnastics, and volleyball. It will also help to improve your overall athleticism and flexibility. Increasing your vertical leap is possible […]

What is Grip Strength? Grip strength is often thought of as simply hand strength. And while hand strength is definitely included, there are actually many other things to consider when thinking of grip.  First off, grip involves everything from the musculature near the elbow down to the fingertips. It has to be thought of this way because […]

Engaging in regular physical activity is crucial for staying healthy, fit, and happy. When you start exercising, developing a routine can be quite difficult and when you ultimately reach your goal you ought to feel proud of yourself and your achievement. However, a routine isn’t necessarily a good thing for your fitness journey. There are […]

What is Grip Strength? Grip strength is often thought of as simply hand strength. And while hand strength is definitely included, there are actually many other things to consider when thinking of grip. First off, grip involves everything from the musculature near the elbow down to the fingertips. It has to be thought of this way because […]

We’ve always said that combining an active lifestyle with healthy eating makes you more likely to lose weight and keep it off. So now you’re thinking about hitting the gym and maybe even building up some muscle. Well, we’ve enlisted two fitness experts to help you understand how muscles get big. And believe it or […]

If you want to develop more muscle, then you better get ready to do some hard work and prepare for slow gains. Learn about resistance training, diet and rest. I’m sure that most people who have performed some form of resistance training have wanted to increase their muscle mass at one time or another. But […]