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 ...…
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 ...…
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 ...…
When it comes to chest exercises, nothing beats the push-up for all-around efficiency, convenience, and results. While primarily targeting the chest (pectorals), this compound body-only exercise also works the shoulders and triceps area. No wonder serious athletes and muscle-building beginners alike enthusiastically integrate it into their workout routines. Classic Push-up Technique 1. Lie on a ...…
There was a time when fitness goals had to be black or white, i.e. either you were focusing on gaining muscle or you wanted to lose body fat (or as was often said in error, “lose weight”). Most folks were faced with an awkward dilemma: “Do I want to look like a musclehead, or some ...…