When the Men’s physique class first came onto the scene a few years ago I had the same opinion that a lot of bodybuilders did at the time; it’s just a best abs contest with smaller guys in board shorts rather than “real bodybuilding.” I’ll admit that I had that opinion on it, as a …
It is of my opinion that out of all of the different styles of training one could do, bodybuilding is the best. Bodybuilding not only yields the best cosmetic look, it gives the best level of size:strength:definition out of any style of training. Many powerlifters are strong but obese, and many crossfitters are healthy and …
I love bodybuilding man, I just fucking love it! It’s been a hell of a journey so far and I started off not knowing anything about it. I’ve researched a lot throughout the years and I’ve experimented with a lot of different workouts and diet tactics, but most of what I learned was self taught. …
How bad do you want large muscles and a ripped physique? See, I don’t think you want it that bad. Did you leave your heart and soul on that bar when it hit the ground after your set of deadlifts? Did you tell yourself “I will not let this fucking weight defeat me” the last …
Rule #1 – Stop playing with your MP3 player or iPod in the gym. Find one album or mix to listen to, and let it play the entire workout. No forwarding through songs, no searching around, answering phone calls or emails, just hit play and work out through one playlist. This will avoid additional distractions …
Sometimes it’s hard to walk my own path in a world full of distractions. I don’t necessarily think the world has changed for the better, not from my point of view. We live in a world where there is more information at your fingertips and instant gratification, but the value of hard work and the …
In case you missed the first two installments: The Complete Bodybuilder’s Guide To Health And Injury, From A 20 Year Gym Veteran The Complete Bodybuilder’s Guide To Health And Injury Part 2: The Most Common Gym Injuries, Tears, Aches and Pains PRODUCTS THAT WILL HELP JOINTS AND INJURY HEALING As you’ve probably heard, the steroid …
In case you missed the first installment you can view it here: The Complete Bodybuilder’s Guide To Health And Injury, From A 20 Year Gym Veteran BAD BACK The most common injury of most people is their back. Most people get “bad backs” because their backs SUCK! They do not work their back, therefore expecting …
I can remember being younger and constantly hearing older guys try to warn me about injuries. When I was young and naive I shrugged off this type of advice as “weakness.” I would think to myself “this guy is full of shit and he’s probably never lifted hard like me, what the fuck does he …
I have found my life to be more rewarding when I can venture outside of just the gym and do other activities from time to time. I’m not going to lie to you, the gym is my normal routine most of the time, otherwise I wouldn’t look like I bodybuild, but I’m not one of …