Weight Training and Bodybuilding

The PHAT 5-day Split – now this is an intense routine! It’s also the first modern routine we’ve looked at in the Built From Iron Series, and it’s a brutal routine to be sure – and…

Try this intense PPLUL 5-Day Split for more frequency! If you’re an intermediate or advanced lifter using the classic 3-day Push/Pull/Legs (PPL) routine, you’re getting incredible recovery time—but research suggests you might be leaving gains on…

In Part 1 of The PPLUL 5-Day Split, we covered the Science of Frequency in our ongoing Built From Iron Series. Now, diving directly into the PPLUL 5-Day Split workouts means you’re ready to take your…

Here’s Lou Ferrigno’s Size and Power Routine direct from his 1996 Guide to Personal Power, Bodybuilding, and Fitness book. His book came on the heels of Lou’s historic determination to finally win the Olympia. Although his…

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…

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…

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…

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….

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…

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…

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…

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…