QUESTION: I’m trying to lose fat, but I seem to have reached a weight loss plateau. My weight has remained exactly the same for about 4 weeks straight even though I’m eating right and working out. Is it possible that I’m still losing fat but just gaining equal amounts of muscle? I’ve heard muscle weighs…
Continue Reading: Does Muscle Weigh More Than Fat? Myths vs Facts
There’s a million reasons why people fail to lose fat, but somewhere at the top of that list is just a fundamental lack of understanding of the scientifically proven principles of how to lose fat. To show you exactly what I mean, let’s start this off with a list of things that DON’T cause fat…
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If you’re reading this, then you’ve probably heard all about the scientifically proven* benefits of an advanced workout method known as muscle confusion. You’ve probably heard about how workouts built around this exercise concept are the newest and most effective way of losing fat, building muscle or doing both as fast as possible. And knowing…
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If you want to build muscle, lose fat, or do both, you’ve probably come across the concept of bulking and cutting. It’s a method I use myself and recommend to both men and women who are looking to make significant improvements to way their bodies looks. The problem, however, is that most people do it…
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Let me ask you something. Do you want a highly effective workout routine that’s absolutely perfect for your specific goal? One that’s fully put together for you, already proven to work as quickly as possible, and designed to be ideal for you and the results you want? What’s that? You do? Well, I really can’t…
Continue Reading: Need A Workout Routine? How About An Entire Guide FULL Of Them!
There are very few workout splits that are perfectly designed in terms of effectiveness, balance, frequency, and scheduling options. Full body and upper/lower would be two good examples of this. The push/pull/legs split would definitely be another. Push/pull/legs (PPL) has been around for decades and has become one of the most popular and proven workout…
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And now for the most neglected aspect of weight training… NOT training. It’s a simple concept very few people seem to grasp or actually give a damn about to any degree. Yet, it’s a concept that will ensure you actually reach your goals, progress consistently, and prevent injuries. When I say it like that, you’d…
Continue Reading: How To Deload: Deloading Week & Taking Time Off From Working Out
When discussing weight training schedules and splits, one of the things you’re sure to notice is that 99% of the splits I recommend or prescribe in the workout routines I design are based around doing 3 or 4 total weight training workouts per week. Do you think it’s just a coincidence that the most popular…
Continue Reading: Workout Rest & Recovery: Signs Of Overtraining & How To Avoid It
The barbell bench press is probably the most popular exercise on the planet, especially among guys. Chicks (supposedly) dig guys who have a lean muscular chest, and guys constantly use the barbell bench press as the ultimate measure of strength and awesomeness. They often challenge their friends, claim to bench 100lbs more than they actually…
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Hey, here’s a question. Once your overall workout routine is set up and you’ve figured out which exercises you’ll be doing and how many sets and reps you’ll do for each… how exactly do you structure it all? What I mean is, are you going to lift the same weight each set? Increase the weight…
Continue Reading: Pyramid Sets vs Reverse Pyramid Training vs Straight Sets