Samir Bannout – The Workout of a Mr. Olympia!
Samir Bannout – The Workout of a Mr. Olympia! Known as the “Lion of Lebanon,” Samir carved out one of the most artistic physiques in bodybuilding history, leading to his Mr. Olympia victory in 1983. In…
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Inside Franco’s Brutal Power-building Workout!
Inside Franco’s Brutal Power-building Workout! This Franco-inspired routine is a great blueprint for any lifter who wants to build dense, impressive muscle mass. As a world-class powerlifter with a 525-pound bench press, 750-pound deadlift and a…
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Arnold’s Golden Six – The Ultimate Beginner Program?
Do you remember Arnold’s Golden Six routine? Is it the Ultimate Beginner Program? For those that may not recall, the Golden Six routine is a classic full-body mass-building workout that Arnold used in the beginning stages…
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Protein Absorption – Part 2!
Welcome to Protein Absorption Part 2! In Part 1, we covered what protein absorption is and we looked at new science regarding how much protein your body can use at one time. We also debunked a…
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Protein Absorption – Part 1
Protein Absorption – how much protein can your body absorb at one time? You know how it is – you just powered through a brutal workout. Should you drink a post-workout shake? How much protein powder…
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DOMS – Can You Prevent It?
DOMS – Can You Prevent It? In this article we’ll define DOMS, look at the cause as well as the symptoms. Then I will offer multiple solutions, from massage and ice baths to nutrition and supplements….
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Madcow 5×5 vs The Texas Method: 5 Core Differences
Understanding Madcow vs Texas Method: 5 Core Differences is the single best way to ensure you pick the right path for your body if you are trying to choose an intermediate lifting program. You’ve officially graduated…
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The Madcow 5×5 Workout!
The Madcow 5×5 Workout – what is it? I’ve done a number of strength training articles lately, and one of the methods I’ve touched on is Stronglifts 5×5 – no doubt it’s a great method, but…
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Intermittent Calorie Restriction – 5:2 & 4:3 Methods!
You’ve heard about Intermittent Calorie Restriction (ICR), right? What’s that? You haven’t? Then get ready to find out what it’s all about! This isn’t the same as intermittent fasting – but it’s similar. In this article…
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Comparing 5 Strength Philosophies – Part 3!
Welcome to Comparing 5 Strength Philosophies – Part 3 and the conclusion to my articles Series. Part 1 looked at a couple of the 5 strength philosophies, and then in Part 2, we looked at the…
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Comparing 5 Strength Philosophies – Part 2!
Here’s Comparing 5 Strength Philosophies – Part 2! In this section we will continue our in-depth look at 5 of the most common approaches to strength training. We’ll pick it up where we left off in…
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Comparing 5 Strength Philosophies – Part 1!
We’re Comparing 5 Strength Philosophies! I’ve been moving into a lot of strength-based articles lately, from my recent football articles to my periodization articles. Why? Because strength is the foundation. If you’ve been doing the same…
