The 14 Best Exercises To Build A Vacuum Tight, Lean, Impenetrable Lower Back
The lower back might just be the most important muscle you’re not hitting. We’ve compiled 14 of the best lower back exercises to improve your posture, extinguish pain, and build a vacuum tight, lean lower back.
Read More[Study] HMB — A Supplement To Improve Strength, Power, And Lean Mass
If you’re like most people, you’ve probably never heard of HMB. HMB, AKA beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate, is a metabolite of the amino acid leucine that’s been shown to increase strength, power, and lean body mass. We review the latest research supporting its use.
Read MoreUberExercise — A Complete Video Guide To The Overhead Press
The overhead press (OHP) is arguably one of the best upper body movements to blast the shoulders, back, arms, and core. Here’s a complete video guide that goes into all aspects of the OHP, including everything from proper form to common errors.
Read More[WOTM, 12/2013] Sprout A Pair Of Shredded Cannons With The Arm-ageddon Biceps + Triceps Workout
Get ready to sprout a pair of powerful, chiseled, undulating cannons — December’s WOTM is about to invoke arm-ageddon for the muscle fibers in your biceps, triceps, and delts.
Read More[WOTM, 11/2013] Prepare Your Body For Battle With The Tough Mudder Training Plan
Considering a Tough Mudder or similar obstacle race? November’s WOTM — The Tough Mudder Training Plan — builds the functional strength necessary to effectively prep your body for full-blown battle. Dive in and get dirty. You’ll be doing a lot of it.
Read MorePart I: Nutrition — The Simple, Beginner’s Guide To Strength And Muscle-Building
Whether you’re brand new to working out or a seasoned vet still looking to get stronger and put on additional muscle mass — you’ve come to the right place. In part I of our four-part beginner’s guide to building muscle, we simplify nutrition down to the muscle-building basics.
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