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Have you ever felt like you hit a plateau in the gym? In order to keep gaining both strength and size, sometimes you can’t just keep increasing volume and intensity. Often times the best way to keep evolving is to give yourself a break, let your body adapt and consolidate your gains in order to...

Not all of us can afford to live the life of a professional bodybuilder who has to worry primarily about training, resting and preparing their meals. Most of us live a complete different reality, with responsibilities that include family, a conventional job, social life and taking care of the...

For bodybuilding purposes, tendonitis is an overuse injury that results in inflammation of the tendon and, of course, discomfort and pain. This injury is most likely to occur when a person changes the type, intensity, or duration of their training. As far as overuse injuries go, these result...

This is the scenario if you walk around a gym today: there aren’t many people who are extremely muscular. Others are really thin and struggle to gain muscle. The rest fall somewhere between these two groups. There are many people using steroids, especially at “hardcore” gyms. Many of them aspire...

Almost everyone will reach a point in their training program where it seems they are working their butt off but getting nowhere. This is described as a “plateau”. When you plateau, something needs to change. First, you should evaluate your program. Ask yourself: How long have I been consistent...

You may have heard before that bodybuilders usually do ABCDE body-part split workouts, working one muscle group a day. If so, you may be tempted to copy that yourself because if they’re doing it, it must be the superior choice, right? Well, what you have to consider is that you are probably not...

It is important to note that creating an advanced high-intensity training routine should be done under the guidance of a certified personal trainer or a sports physician. Also, it’s important to have a proper warm-up and cool-down for each session, as well as to make sure that you’re physically...

Foam rolling has become a popular tool among fitness enthusiasts and athletes for its potential benefits in aiding muscle recovery. Whether you’re a professional athlete or simply someone who enjoys exercising, incorporating foam rolling into your recovery routine may be beneficial for you. In...

When it comes to exercise, most people tend to focus on strength training and cardio. Sure, this approach is fine and will bring you results. However, mobility exercises are often overlooked, despite being an essential component of overall fitness. Mobility exercises involve movements that...

Introduction to Genetics and Bodybuilding Bodybuilding is a popular hobby, but have you ever stopped to think about what makes some people better at it than others? Genetics play a significant role in bodybuilding and if you’re not blessed with the right genes, you might as well stick to...

The muscle pump is a feeling that many weightlifters strive for during their workouts. It is a temporary increase in blood flow and muscle size, which can make the muscles feel fuller and harder. However, many people believe that the muscle pump is directly responsible for muscle growth or...

We all know exercising is essential for maintaining good health and fitness, as well as reaching fitness and aesthetic goals, but one question that many people still wonder is what is the best time of the day to work out. To cut it short, there is no one-size-fits-all answer to this, as several...

Training calves and forearms is often a challenging task for many fitness enthusiasts, especially because these are probably the two most genetically-bound muscle groups in one’s physique. Additionally, both these groups tend to be neglected in many training routines with little to no specific...

Bodybuilding is not just a hobby or a sport, it’s a lifestyle. It takes discipline, dedication, and commitment to achieve your goals and maintain your success. But what happens when the initial excitement fades away, and you’re left with the challenge of sustaining your progress in the long run...

Training with someone else is one of the most effective ways to achieve your fitness goals and improve your performance in the gym. Sure, you lose some of the flexibility that working out by yourself provides, but the benefits far outweigh the cons in my opinion. Not only does it help keep you...