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10 Quick Tips for Building Muscle

By Phano Paul Som

10 Tips for Building Muscle Quickly

1,155 words
 

12 Week Contest Prep

By Jon Huston

Preparing for a bodybuilding competition in 12 weeks. Includes diet, exercise and bodybuilding supplement program.

2,927 words
 

39 Year Old Lifter Wantes to Get Back in Shape

By Brian Wiefering

Advice for getting back in shape at 39 and beyond

3,087 words
 

5 Tips to Design an Effective Sprint Program

By Keats Snideman

How to design an effective sprint program that works for you. Improve your speed and endurance.

2,787 words
 

A Basic Course in Bodybuilding Nutrition

By Roger Reidinger

A essential view of the role of proper nutrition and supplementation for bodybuilders

1,404 words
 

A Day in the Life of a Competitive Bodybuilder

By Yumon Eaton

A day in the life of a bodybuilder as he prepares for a bodybuilding Competition

878 words
 

A Simple Formula for Gaining Mass

By Phano Paul Som

A simple plan to gain lean muscle mass

1,123 words
 

Accelerate Your Goals with S.P.E.E.D.

By Maria Kang

How to quickly reach your goals with the 5 step S.P.E.E.D. plan by fitness model Maria Kang

615 words
 

Abdominal Truth

By Mandy Gibbons

How to have a Toned Tummy and Slim Waistline. -

2,163 words
 

Advanced Techniques

By Unknown

14 weight training techniques to keep your routine challenging and rewarding -

906 words
 

Anabolic Amino Acids

By Derek Charlebois

The role of amino acids in protein synthesis and building muscle-

5,068 words
 

Become Bigger & Stronger - Faster!

By Mike Mahler

How to reach your physique goals and become bigger and stronger in less time -

2,944 words
 

Beginners Guide to Natural Bodybuilding

By Ivan Blazquez

A comprehensive guide to competing as a natural bodybuilder -

3,561 words
 

Behind every Big "X", is a Strong "Y"

By Kevin Parker

Behind every major muscle group is a group of supporting muscles that assist in the movement and injury prevention. Learn how to strengthen the supporting muscles "Y" to make the most of your Big "X" -

578 words
 

Bench Tips

By Doug Daniels

How to increase your bench press, by Powerlifting authority Doug Daniels -

1,027 words
 

Bigger Biceps for Beginners

By Kerry Dulin

A biceps training program to add maximum size and definition for beginners -

1,585 words
 

Blast Your Mass with German Volumn Kettlebell Training

By Mike Mahler

Learn how German Volume Kettlebell Training can make the most of your Mass Building Program -

575 words
 

Bodybuilding by the Numbers

By Delbert Hickman

How to calculate correct portions based on the nutritional values of foods.

1,105 words
 

Bodybuilding Diet Philosophy

By Delbert Hickman

The Diet Philosophy of WNBF Professional Bodybuilder Delbert Hickman -

990 words
 

Bodybuilding Results from Any Program

By Bryan Kernan

Tips to help you get quality results from any bodybuilding program -

1,056 words
 

Bodyweight Exercise vs Free Weights vs Machines

By Tamir Katz

The benefits of bodyweight exercise compaired to free weight and exercise machines -

1,236 words
 

Building a better Chest

By Jon Huston

How to build a massive, muscular chest -

 738 words
 

Building an Extraordinary Back

By Phano Paul Som

How to build wide, impressive back muscles

 1,008 words
 

Bulking for Endomorphs

By Derek Charlebois

How to gain lean muscle mass without adding additional fat

 6,892 words

 

Burn Out Sets

By Kerry Dulin

A description of a "burn out set" in a bodybuilding program. Working out with Intensity! -

906 words
 

Calf Training for Maximum Results

By Matt Shepley

How to build defined, muscular calves -

506 words
 

Cardiovascular Training for Bodybuilders

By Derek Charlebois

How much cardio should a bodybuilder do?

1,059 words
 

Calf Training for Maximum Results

By Matt Shepley

How to build defined, muscular calves -

506 words
 

Classic Gym Mistakes

By Charles Staley

Classic Mistakes at the gym - 10 things you DON'T want to do for a good workout.

3,096 words
 

Combining HIT & Volume Training

By Jon Huston

How to combine two of bodybuilding's most trusted training techniques, HIT and Volume training -

1,274 words
 

Competition Guide

Link to a guide for preparing for bodybuilding competitions

 
 

Core Strength - R to the Core

How to develop Core Strength

518 words
 

Contest Preparation

By Thomas Incledon

The finishing touches in preparing for a bodybuilding competitoin -

748 words
 

Creatine

A personal view of creatine with additional information from others sources on the net -

1,074 words
 

Crash Course

By Jon Huston

A 12 Week Bodybuilding Pre-Contest Preparation Guide -

1,376 words
 

Creatine, more than just a sports supplement

By Will Brink

Creatine isn't just for bodybuilders and athletes, it also plays a role in brain and body function -

2,433 words
 

Cycling Carbs to Maximize Fat Loss

By Phano Paul Som

How to cycle carbohydrates to Maximize Fat Loss when preparing for a bodybuilding competition. -

1,028 words
 

Cycling Supplements for Maximum Effect

By Phano Paul Som

How to cycle supplements such as creatine and thermogenics for maximum effect. -

1,133 words
 

Cycle your Training Program

By Phano Paul Som

Why it is important to cycle your training program to make progressive results -

742 words
 

Damian Osgood Benches 480 at only 162 lbs

By Ben Tatar

Ben Tatar of Criticle Bench interviews record bench press setter Damian Osgood -

1,251 words
 

Double Your Results - The Arms

By Jon Huston

How to double your are workout results by varying your workout program.

928 words
 

Double Your Results - The Quads

By Jon Huston

How to develop strong and massive quads with the Double Your Results Quad Training Program.

894 words
 

Dr. Joe "The Diet Doctor"

By Dr. Joe Klemczewski

Articles by Joe Klemczewski, "the Diet Doctor"

 
 

Dynamic Leg Training - In spite of Injury

By Thavius Nelson -

How to continue to train for leg muscle development in spite of minor injury - Includes workout program

1,706 words
 

Dynamic Strength Training

By Bernard Guinard - "Coach Bear"

How to increase Strength, Size and Speed (Includes 9 Workouts)

2,238 words
 

Eating for Mass

By Ryan Swan

How to eat properly to gain lean muscle mass during the off season -

961 words
 

Eating Intelligently for Mass

By Phano Paul Som

How to eat intelligently to gain massive amounts of lean muscle.

1,056 words
 

Everything you need to know about Protein

By Ryan Swan

Everything that a Bodybuilder needs to know about Protein

1,510 words
 

Exercise Can Help Control Stress

By ACE Fitness

The benefits of a weight training program in reducing stress -

563 words
 

Expect Pain

By Kerry Dulin

The classic motivational article which ask the question "Do you really want to be a bodybuilder" -

824 words
 

Fitness Calculators

12 diet and fitness calculators

 
 

Fitness Fortitude

By Linda Cusmano

Advice by fitness competitor Linda Cusmano to get the most out of your fitness program -

797 words
 

Getting in Contest Shape - part 1

By Shannon Clark

How to prepare for a bodybuilding, fitness or figure competition.

2,599 words
 

Hey, where's your Internal Weightlifting Belt?

By Dave Parise

The importance of abdominal training for achieving a balanced overall physique

1,599 words
 

Home Gyms, Five steps toward getting the most out of your Home Gym Equipment

By Kerry Dulin

5 steps to get the most out of your home gym -

995 words
 

How Much Ya Bench? Increase it NOW!

By Coach Charles Staley

Learn how to increase your bench press by applying these critical tips by world class strength coach Charles Staley. -

1,066 words
 

How to add 40 lbs to your Bench Press in as little as 21 days!

By Phano Paul Som

A workout program designed to increase your bench press dramatically -

1,455 words
 

How to choose a Health Club

By Ace Fitness

What to consider when choosing a health club -

712 words
 

How to live lean and be large

By Marc Lobliner And Louis Dorman

A training and supplement program for lean muscle mass -

3,255 words
 

How to Shape your Butt

By Esortment, an online resource

How to lift and shape your gluts -

569 words
 

Important Competition Factors

By Delbert Hickman

Tips by WNBF Professional Bodybuilder Delbert Hickman to look your best on stage -

1,652 words
 

Intensity - Are you training with enough?

By Phano Paul Som

Learn what "Intensity" means in a bodybuilding program.

1,103 words
 

Interval Training and what makes a Serious Athlete

By Rich Butkevic

Learn the basics of Interval and HIT Training and how to apply them to your workout program.

843 words
 

It’s almost spring, do you know where your Abs are?

By Kerry Dulin

How to reduce fat and develop your abs in less time -

2,115 words
 

It's in your Blood - Testing for optimum hormone levels

By Will Brink

Understanding blood hormone levels including testosterone -

3,399 words
 

Joint Troubles

By Will Brink

A description of different types of joint problems and possible ways to reverse or prevent them -

2,857 words
 

Jon Harris Interview - Part 1

By Justin Johnson

Part 1 of an exclusive interview with WNBF World Bodybuilding Champion Jon Harris by Justin Johnson of Natural Bodybuilding News

1,310 words
 

Jon Harris Interview - Part 2

By Justin Johnson

Part 2 of an exclusive interview with WNBF World Bodybuilding Champion Jon Harris by Justin Johnson of Natural Bodybuilding News

1,425 words
 

Maximum Muscle - Bodybuilding Program

By James Cipriani

A weight training program that guarantees that you will achieve maximum muscle growth in less time -

2,138 words
 

Maximum Muscle - Part 2

By James Cipriani

A weight training program that guarantees that you will achieve maximum muscle growth in less time -

2,029 words
 

My Modified HIT Training Program

By Yumon Eaton

The modified HIT Training Hybrid used by competitive natural bodybuilder and powerlifter Yumon Eaton -

668 words
 

My Powerlifting Philosophy

By MacLeod

A Powerlifting Philosophy to consistantly build strength by focusing on one exercise per bodypart and using it as a gage -

784 words
 

Negative Reinforcement

By Derek Charlebois

Common Bodybuilding Mistakes and how to avoid them -

783 words
 

Periodization Training for Bodybuilders - Part 1

By Coach Keats Snideman

What is Periodization Training and why is it so important to Bodybuilders?

2,102 words
 

Periodization Training for Bodybuilders - Part 2

By Coach Keats Snideman

What is Periodization Training and why is it so important to Bodybuilders?

2,084 words
 

Peak Week - It has to be Perfect!!

By Dr. Joe Klemczewski

What to do, and what not to do during Peak Week - The final week when preparing for a bodybuilding competition.

1,721 words
 

Pre and Post Workout Nutrition - It's all in the Timing!

By Will Brink

The role of proper nutrition before and after a workout -

1,179 words
 

Posing Rounds

By Various

An outline of the posing rounds in a bodybuilding competition -

272 words
 

Powerlifting Workout

By Essortment - An online resource

The major lifts in a Powerlifting workout -

858 words
 

Pyramid Training

By Kerry Dulin

An explanation and the benefits of doing Pyramid Sets in a bodybuilding training program -

957 words
 

Recovering from Shoulder Bursitis and Tendonitis

By Phano Paul Som

An explanation of what shoulder bursitis and tendonitis are and how to recover more quickly from them.

1,434 words
 

Resistance Training vs Weight Training

By Old Dawg

The difference between "Resistance Training" and "Weight Training".

1,003 words
 

S.H.I.T. Training

By Phano Paul Som

Learn the secrets of Super High Intensity Training -

1,050 words
 

Shoulders: Strategies for renewed growth

By Chris Fernandez

How to develop muscular shoulders -

2,424 words
 

Shut up and Grow

By Kerry Dulin

Why aren't you Growing and what are the signs of Overtraining? -

1,047 words
 

Shock Your Muscles to Stimulate New Growth

By Phano Paul Som

Lifting techniques to shock your muscles into new GROWTH -

1,198 words
 

Smart Cardio for Strength, Mass & Fat Loss

By Charles Staley

How to use cardio intelligently to gain Mass -

2,999 words
 

So you want to lose weight and Shape Up! (Part 1)

By Elise Howard"Chocochick" (member Lift for Life Forums)

What a woman really needs to know about losing weight and getting in shape. This fitness article dispels the myths about weight loss and weight training for women and tells you what you need to know to get in the best shape of your life. -

720 words
 

So you want to lose weight and Shape Up! (Part 2)

By Elise Howard "Chocochick" (member Lift for Life Forums)

What a woman really needs to know about losing weight and getting in shape. This fitness article dispels the myths about weight loss and weight training for women and tells you what you need to know to get in the best shape of your life. -

1,321 words
 

So you want to lose weight and Shape Up! (Part 3)

By Elise Howard "Chocochick" (member Lift for Life Forums)

What a Woman Must Know to get in the Best Shape of Her Life -

1,299 words
 

Somatotypes - Understanding Your Bodytype

By Michael Sztym "Old Dawg" (member Lift for Life Forums)

Understand your body type (Ectomorph, Endomorph, Mesomorph) and how to diet and train for your bodytype -

2,338 words
 

Spice up your Workout!

By Ryan Swan

9 Training techniques to keep your workout from becoming boring -

1,387 words
 

Squat Tips

By Doug Daniels

Tips for maximizing your squat, by Powerlifting authority Doug Daniels -

871 words
 

Staying Natural

By Michael Sztym

What a bodybuilder must consider before using steroids -

907 words
 

Steering Clear Of Strength Plateaus

By ACE Fitness

How to change your workout routine before you reach a plateau -

614 words
 

Steroids, The Price You Pay

By Michael Sztym

A personal account of hidden cost of steroid use. This is a must read for anyone considering using steroids -

1,056 words
 

Strategic Variable Training

By Mark Sherwood

A muscle confusion program to build lean muscle mass at a constant rate. -

2,173 words
 

Strength 101

By ACE Fitness

The basic things to know when beginning a strength training program -

520 words
 

Stretch & Grow

By Dale Buchanan

The benefits of stretching and how to stretch -

394 words
 

Super Sets, the Good & the Bad

By Craig Ballantyne

An explanation of Supersets and Dropsets -

841 words

 

Supplementation for Maximum Growth

By Hugo Rivera

How to use bodybuilding supplements to achieve maximum growth -  words

3,930 words

 

Ten Things you MUST do to have a Great Workout

By Charles Staley

A list of 10 things that will help to give you a great and safe workout everytime.

617 words

 

The Art of Getting Big

By Steve Colescott

Learn how to pack on Serious Size and Muscle Mass in this article

3,095 words

 

The Art of Nutrition

By Steven Thompson

A diet plan to loose weight and gain lean muscle mass while preparing for a Bodybuilding Competition

891 words
 

The Best Supplement

By Kerry Dulin

The secret of the best bodybuilding supplement -

921 words
 

The Cheapest Anabolic

By Iron Addict

The cheapest and most anabolic bodybuilding supplement may not be a supplement at all -

925 words
 

The Compound Solution for Small Arms

By Mike Mahler

A workout program known as "the Majestic 7" to spark muscle growth in small arms -

3,171 words
 

The Dreaded Plateau

By Kerry Dulin

An explaination of "adaptation", how it leads to plateaus, and how to use it to your advantage -

911 words
 

The EDT Fat Loss Solution

By Charles Staley and Alwyn Cosgrove

The EDT Fat Loss program to maximize fat loss in the shortest time -

1,189 words
 

The Heart Rate Handbook

By Rich Butkevic

An article about heart rate training, lactate threshold and heart rate training zones

1,680 words
 

The Hidden Power of Behavior Based Training

By Charles Staley

Learn the secrets of Behavior Based Training in the article by world class strength coach Charles Staley -

756 words
 

The Perfect Workout

By Blake Selby

Learn the perfect workout for your specific body build -

1,610 words
 

The Physics of Bodybuilding

By Kerry Dulin

An article about the "strange forces" that can be found in any gym that has a squat rack. Includes the "10 rules to squat by" -

1,105 words
 

The Repetition Range Selection Process

By Michael Lipowski

So exactly how many reps should you perform if you want to pack on more muscle?  It’s a loaded question, but one that is asked too frequently to ignore.

2,418 words
 

The Right Cardio Prescription to Get Shredded

By Dr. Joe Klemczewski

What is the optimal amount of cardio to lose fat while maintaining lean muscle mass?

1,625 words
 

The Seven Behaviors of Highly Successful Athletes

By Charles Staley

Learn the Seven Behaviors of Highly Successful Athletes and how to apply them to your own life.

843 words
 

The Truth about Abs

By Chip Conrad

An article that exposes the BS of Infomercials and tells you how to really build and define your abs -

2,548 words
 

Time for More Muscle

By Michael Lipowski

The importance of Time Under Tension, time for recovery, and time for nutrition.

1,110 words
 

Training for your first Bodybuilding Competition at any age

By Scott "Old Navy" Hults

Comprehensive article covers everything from deciding to compete to tanning and grooming. This article is laid out as a 7 part series.

5,205 words

7 part series

 

Train Like a Beast - The Back

By Derek Charlebois B.S. CPT

Deep cuts and wide separation of the back muscle tie the complete package together. Learn how to have a wide muscular back using the Beast Training Program.

1,051 words
 

Train Like a Beast - The Delts!

By Derek Charlebois B.S. CPT

Nothing stands out on something like a nice pair of deltoids (shoulders). Whether the shoulders are large and wide or tight and toned, they are an eye catcher.

1,206 words
 

Train Like a Beast - The Chest!

By Derek Charlebois B.S. CPT

A strong muscular chest commands respect and demands attention. Learn how to develop shirt stretching pecs.

1,201 words
 

Train Like a Beast - The Legs!

By Derek Charlebois B.S. CPT

An anatomy of the muscles in the legs, including a leg workout routine to maximize your leg development.

1,199 words
 

Training for Power & Definition

By Rich Daniels

How to train for Powpower and definition at the same time -

1,025 words
 

Training the Natural Way, Part 1

By Craig Yarnall

How to train as a Natural Bodybuilding - by WNBF Professional Bodybuilder Craig Yarnall -

1,767 words
 

Training the Natural Way, Part 2

By Craig Yarnall

How to train as a Natural Bodybuilding - by WNBF Professional Bodybuilder Craig Yarnall -

 2,375 words
 

Training the Natural Way, Part 3

By Craig Yarnall

How to train as a Natural Bodybuilding - by WNBF Professional Bodybuilder Craig Yarnall -

2,005 words

 

Training the Natural Way, the Schedule,

By Craig Yarnall

How to train as a Natural Bodybuilding - by WNBF Professional Bodybuilder Craig Yarnall -

468 words
 

Training the Natural Way, the Workouts

By Craig Yarnall

The training schedule of WNBF Professional Bodybuilder Craig Yarnall -

7,955 words
 

Turning the Short Haul into the Long Haul

By Nick Casale , L.C., C.P.T.

Your short term bodybuilding goals can pay long term dividends.

1,568 words
 

Using Water to be Dry on Contest Day

By Dr. Joe Klemczewski

How to properly use water to come in hard and vascular on contest day -

1,865 words
 

What leads to Joint Pain?

By Dave Parise C.P.T.

Some of the causes of joint pain and how to avoid them.

704 words
 

Why not Overhead Press?

By Dave Parise C.P.T.

The Negative effects of overhead presses for a person who is apparently healthy with a goal of muscular fitness.

678 words
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