Single Set Workouts Build Strength and Muscle?

by Chris Cannon

If you’ve spent any amount of time going through body building magazines or talking to “expert” gym rats then you already know the mainstream advice… – do X sets of Y reps (3 sets of 10, 5 sets of 5, etc.) – use free weights not machines – more time in the gym will give [...]

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Seven Dynamic Muscle-Building Must-Haves for Long-term Success

by Chris Cannon

OK, let’s cut to the chase.  Gaining lean muscle mass takes a lot of dedication and discipline, but it does not have to be rocket science.  For your efforts, you will get that strong, washboard physique that keeps women’s eyes on you all the time. There are a number of critical steps that guys must [...]

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Isometric Contraction: Secret Six Pack Abs Weapon Unleashed

by Chris Cannon

Isometric contractions, a.k.a. static contractions, occur when muscles exert force – causing tension, but without a changing their length.  They are closely identified with common flexibility activities like yoga and stretching, but also apply to strength training and especially abdominal development in all three areas, i.e.: Rectus Abdominus (your “six-pack” muscles) Transverse Abdominus (muscles that [...]

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5 Things Skinny Guys Must Do to Build Massive Muscle

by Chris Cannon

Is it possible for ectomorphs; i.e. “skinny” guys, to add meaningful muscle mass to their slight frames within a reasonable time and keep it? Absolutely!  With upwards of 90% of North Americans having at least some ectomorphic characteristics, gyms should be falling over themselves presenting thin folks with ambitious, yet realistic muscle-building systems.  Instead, most [...]

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Core Training: The Real TRUTH behind Core Training

by Chris Cannon

Almost everyone I speak to about core training says the same thing: “Oh, isn’t that just a fancy abs workout?” Well, yes and no. Sure, strengthening your abdominals, i.e. stomach area, is part of the story, but core training goes way beyond that.  When defining the core, we are focused on your entire midsection, a [...]

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Grip Strength: Five Amazing Reasons for Improving Grip Strength

by Chris Cannon

Guys who work out regularly at the gym probably want to achieve some the following: lean muscle mass growth, loss of excess body fat, grow bigger biceps, “six-pack” abdominal development, and a massive chest. Actually, they probably want it all… Sadly, grip strength is rarely mentioned as a top fitness and muscle-building goal.  Sure, some [...]

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