Ask any gym-bro what their quintessential back day looks like, and 9 times out of 10, you will find that it begins with Deadlifts. The thought process underlying this being, that the stronger your Deadlift is, the bigger your back will become. This has unfortunately resulted in many using what can only be described as …
Green Tea, Chilli, Apple Cider Vinegar, Lemons (in water, which has become the latest fad mind you), Vegetable Juices…..all these & many more are widely considered to be “fat burning foods”. Because of this notion, it is not uncommon to see people flocking to the grocery store, buying said items in droves, with the hope …
For the longest time, sugar has received a bad rap, and has been firmly projected as being one of the primary contributors to increases in obesity rates among the general populous. Many abide by the belief that anything sugary is unhealthy and should be avoided completely if your goal is to lose fat & get …
Nothing gives a man the aura of masculinity like a well defined “v-taper”. However, before we go any further, it is imperative first to describe what one actually is. The v-taper constitutes primarily of 3 main components: 1. A Wide Upper Back 2. Round, Broad Shoulders. 3. A Small Waistline. When all these are developed …
What is the most common exercise that you will see women doing in the gym that want to grow a bigger, curvier bum? Glute kickbacks. While it is not a bad exercises by any means, it is an extremely ineffective exercise for those that actually want to add some size to their glutes. Reason being, …
Minimalists will tell you that all you have to do to build gargantuan biceps and triceps, is focus on getting as strong as possible on your basic pushing and pulling compound movements; bench & overhead pressing, as well as barbell rows and pull-ups. Getting stronger on your compound movements over time will most certainly result …
There is a common misconception among women that lifting weights will give them a “bulky and masculine” appearance, which they would rather not have. As such, many of them flock to cardio and light weight, high repetition training in their quest to “tone” and firm up their muscles. First off, let it be known, that …
For most gym-goers, it almost goes without saying that if your goal is to build the most muscle possible, then ALL your training MUST be done in the 8-12 rep range; no less & no more. To be fair, this is an incorrect statement, but it also holds some truth. Allow me to elaborate. Yes, …
Before we even delve into the topic at hand, it is important first to understand how exactly fat loss/gain takes place. If you are consuming more calories than you are expending daily, you will GAIN weight. This is called eating in a caloric surplus. On the other hand, if you are consuming LESS calories than …
