Those who have been working out for a long time, perhaps not always with the most funds or equipment, will know that in reality you can get a great workout with any kind of equipment. In fact, you can get a great workout with no equipment. At the same time, by thinking outside the … Read more
When it comes to ‘showy’ exercises that you can use to demonstrate your strength and power, there are few more exercises more impressive than the muscle up. But is this exercise all show and no go? What is a Muscle Up? A muscle up is essentially a pull up combined with a … Read more
How can you tell a real bodybuilder or gym rat vs. a weekend warrior? Take a look at their back! The back spends a lot of time under a shirt. The muscles there are not ‘mirror muscles’. And even when we’re naked we can’t actually see them ourselves! But at the same time, … Read more
This is one of the hardest fat burning workouts that you’ll ever try. It’s something completely different from what you’re probably used to and it will absolutely kill your obliques. Interested? The workout comes from SixPackFactory.com, which is a great YouTube channel for those interested in burning fat and building muscle. It’s a … Read more
When you think about cardio, you generally think about exercises that target the legs. You know the score: jumping jacks, tuck jumps, squats… all performed to some dodgy music, wearing headbands and holding 2kg dumbbells. But what if I told you you could train cardio during a chest workout? Sure it sounds odd … Read more
Burning fat doesn’t have to be hard and it doesn’t have to take ages. In fact, you can very realistically burn a ton of fat with a workout consisting of a single minute – and at the same time you can do so using only your bodyweight, right in the comfort of your own home. … Read more
There’s a misconception that resistance bands are for guys recovering from injury and yoga women. Compared to a heavy set of dumbbells there’s just no way you can get a decent enough workout from some elastic to stimulate the same kind of growth right? They’re pretty much glorified elastic bands with handles on the end! … Read more
An awesome physique is really all about attention to detail. Even if your physique is 99% awesome, you can still be let down by just a few imperfections. Take love handles for instance. These sit on either side of your waist and hang over your trousers so that even when your abs and stomach … Read more
As the old saying goes: size isn’t everything. And while it might surprise you to think that this expression could apply in the context of bodybuilding, it actually does hold true even when your objective is to pack on muscle. Why? Because massive muscle doesn’t necessarily mean strong muscle. And if you want to … Read more
The Buff Dudes are responsible for some of the toughest and most effective workouts on YouTube. These guys train smart and they look good. Their Blitz workouts are some of the best examples of this and are designed to add rapid muscle growth in no time at all – perfect for lagging areas. … Read more
