For years, the “bro split”, a.k.a. chest on Monday, back on Tuesday, arms on Wednesday and so forth, dominated gyms worldwide. It made perfect sense: focus on one muscle group at a time, annihilate it, rest, grow. But today, a growing wave of athletes, bodybuilders, and fitness professionals are abandoning the bro split in favor […]Read More
In an era of endlessly complex workout splits, isolation exercises, and Instagram-hyped “secret techniques” we’ve lost sight of what actually builds an impressive physique: focused effort on fundamental simple movements with proper overload. This isn’t about being lazy. It’s about being precise, cutting any wasted efforts and focusing on the movements that give you the […]Read More
INTRO / BACKGROUND I’m Shawn and I’m in my 40s. I’ve been into fitness, sports and exercise my whole life. My dad got me in the weight room at about sixth grade. He would wake me up at four in the morning and take me down to the high school football team weights training […]Read More
When it comes to building strong and well-developed triceps, many lifters choose to exercises like dips, close-grip bench presses, or cable pushdowns. While these are all effective, the overhead triceps extension stands out as arguably the best exercise for maximizing triceps growth and function. By emphasizing a full range of motion, optimal muscle stretch, and […]Read More
When most people think of weight training, they picture heavy lifts, muscle gain, and raw strength, and the first image that comes to mind is that of a bodybuilder that can barely tie his own shoes due to not being mobile enough. However, weight training can also be a powerful tool for improving mobility, or […]Read More
Bodybuilding pushes the body to its limits, sculpting strength, aesthetics and some would even say the mind. Because of that, staying health is probably one of the most important aspects of bodybuilding. However, the sheer intensity of heavy lifting and repetitive motions increases the risk of injury, especially when we’re talking about an individual undergoing […]Read More
The squat, known and praised by some as the king of leg exercises, has long been considered the most complete exercise for lower body training, due to its ability to engage multiple muscle groups at once, including the quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, and even the core. However, recent insights and evolving fitness science suggest that the […]Read More
The Heavy-Duty training method, pioneered by legendary bodybuilder Mike Mentzer, offers a very unique and intense approach to building muscle. This training philosophy challenges conventional high-volume routines by emphasizing short, high-intensity workouts with extended recovery periods. In this article, we’ll look into the principles of the Heavy-Duty training method, its benefits, how to effectively incorporate […]Read More
In bodybuilding, making the most out of your training protocols is crucial for maximizing muscle growth and achieving peak performance. One concept that has gained significant traction among athletes and coaches and is extremely important to do just that is Maximum Recoverable Volume (MRV). MRV refers to the highest volume of training that an individual […]Read More
When pushing physical limits is the norm, it’s easy to get caught up in the trap of constant progress. Well, let me break it down to you: there’s no such a thing. Eventually, pretty much anybody will hit a halt or even experience reduced performance if they’ve been training hard enough for long enough. As […]Read More
