Muscle building is a complex issue with rep ranges being one of the most highly discussed and disputed topics. The basic rule of reps is: Heavy weight and low reps for strength; Moderate weight and moderate reps for increasing size; Low weight and high reps for...
One of the first things you need to consider when you start training for muscle is the exercises you are going to utilise. Not all exercises are created equally and you need to ensure you make the right choices here to maximise your chances of progress. When creating...
Hypertrophy is an increase in the size of cells in your body. In the fitness world, when we talk about hypertrophy, we’re talking about muscle hypertrophy, or getting bigger muscles. Your muscles are made of myofibrils: long rods of muscle tissue, which...
“Go hard or go home” Echoes round the gym, as a fitness trainer bellows whilst putting his client through their paces. The session is brutal, it packs a serious punch of hard work, but is all this hard work really needed? With so much talk of intensity, savage...
Welcome to part 3 of the ultimate arm series. This article looks at incorporating a twice a week arms workout format. Like the other articles you can download your session at the end of the article. Are You A Hard Gainer? In bodybuilding terms, a hard gainer is a...
I have had this question come in a lot lately. It is the easiest to answer without knowing a lot more about the individual, their goals and also their expectations. We live in an age where things are expected instantly. If someone wants something they can just get it....
