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10 Quick Tips for Building Muscle

By Phano Paul Som

10 Tips for Building Muscle Quickly

12 Week Contest Prep

By Jon Huston

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

39 Year Old Lifter Wantes to Get Back in Shape

By Brian Wiefering

Advice for getting back in shape at 39 and beyond

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.

A Basic Course in Bodybuilding Nutrition

By Roger Reidinger

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

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

A Simple Formula for Gaining Mass

By Phano Paul Som

A simple plan to gain lean muscle mass

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

Abdominal Truth

By Mandy Gibbons

How to have a Toned Tummy and Slim Waistline. -

Advanced Techniques

By Unknown

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

Anabolic Amino Acids

By Derek Charlebois

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

Become Bigger & Stronger - Faster!

By Mike Mahler

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

Beginners Guide to Natural Bodybuilding

By Ivan Blazquez

A comprehensive guide to competing as a natural bodybuilder -

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" -

Bench Tips

By Doug Daniels

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

Bigger Biceps for Beginners

By Kerry Dulin

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

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 -

Bodybuilding by the Numbers

By Delbert Hickman

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

Bodybuilding Diet Philosophy

By Delbert Hickman

The Diet Philosophy of WNBF Professional Bodybuilder Delbert Hickman -

Bodybuilding Results from Any Program

By Bryan Kernan

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

Bodyweight Exercise vs Free Weights vs Machines

By Tamir Katz

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

Building a better Chest

By Jon Huston

How to build a massive, muscular chest -

Building an Extraordinary Back

By Phano Paul Som

How to build wide, impressive back muscles

Bulking for Endomorphs

By Derek Charlebois

How to gain lean muscle mass without adding additional fat

Burn Out Sets

By Kerry Dulin

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

Calf Training for Maximum Results

By Matt Shepley

How to build defined, muscular calves -

Cardiovascular Training for Bodybuilders

By Derek Charlebois

How much cardio should a bodybuilder do?

Calf Training for Maximum Results

By Matt Shepley

How to build defined, muscular calves -

Classic Gym Mistakes

By Charles Staley

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

Combining HIT & Volume Training

By Jon Huston

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

Competition Guide

Link to a guide for preparing for bodybuilding competitions

Core Strength - R to the Core

How to develop Core Strength

Contest Preparation

By Thomas Incledon

The finishing touches in preparing for a bodybuilding competitoin -

Creatine

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

Crash Course

By Jon Huston

A 12 Week Bodybuilding Pre-Contest Preparation Guide -

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 -

Cycling Carbs to Maximize Fat Loss

By Phano Paul Som

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

Cycling Supplements for Maximum Effect

By Phano Paul Som

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

Cycle your Training Program

By Phano Paul Som

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

Damian Osgood Benches 480 at only 162 lbs

By Ben Tatar

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

Double Your Results - The Arms

By Jon Huston

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

Double Your Results - The Quads

By Jon Huston

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

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

Dynamic Strength Training

By Bernard Guinard - "Coach Bear"

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

Eating for Mass

By Ryan Swan

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

Eating Intelligently for Mass

By Phano Paul Som

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

Everything you need to know about Protein

By Ryan Swan

Everything that a Bodybuilder needs to know about Protein

Exercise Can Help Control Stress

By ACE Fitness

The benefits of a weight training program in reducing stress -

Expect Pain

By Kerry Dulin

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

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 -

Getting in Contest Shape - part 1

By Shannon Clark

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

Hey, where's your Internal Weightlifting Belt?

By Dave Parise

The importance of abdominal training for achieving a balanced overall physique

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 -

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. -

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 -

How to choose a Health Club

By Ace Fitness

What to consider when choosing a health club -

How to live lean and be large

By Marc Lobliner And Louis Dorman

A training and supplement program for lean muscle mass -

How to Shape your Butt

By Esortment, an online resource

How to lift and shape your gluts -

Important Competition Factors

By Delbert Hickman

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

Intensity - Are you training with enough?

By Phano Paul Som

Learn what "Intensity" means in a bodybuilding program.

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.

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 -

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

By Will Brink

Understanding blood hormone levels including testosterone -

Joint Troubles

By Will Brink

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

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

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

Maximum Muscle - Bodybuilding Program

By James Cipriani

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

Maximum Muscle - Part 2

By James Cipriani

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

My Modified HIT Training Program

By Yumon Eaton

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

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 -

Negative Reinforcement

By Derek Charlebois

Common Bodybuilding Mistakes and how to avoid them -

Periodization Training for Bodybuilders - Part 1

By Coach Keats Snideman

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

Periodization Training for Bodybuilders - Part 2

By Coach Keats Snideman

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

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.

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

By Will Brink

The role of proper nutrition before and after a workout -

Posing Rounds

By Various

An outline of the posing rounds in a bodybuilding competition -

Powerlifting Workout

By Essortment - An online resource

The major lifts in a Powerlifting workout -

Pyramid Training

By Kerry Dulin

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

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.

Resistance Training vs Weight Training

By Old Dawg

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

S.H.I.T. Training

By Phano Paul Som

Learn the secrets of Super High Intensity Training -

Shoulders: Strategies for renewed growth

By Chris Fernandez

How to develop muscular shoulders -

Shut up and Grow

By Kerry Dulin

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

Shock Your Muscles to Stimulate New Growth

By Phano Paul Som

Lifting techniques to shock your muscles into new GROWTH -

Smart Cardio for Strength, Mass & Fat Loss

By Charles Staley

How to use cardio intelligently to gain Mass -

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. -

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. -

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 -

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 -

Spice up your Workout!

By Ryan Swan

9 Training techniques to keep your workout from becoming boring -

Squat Tips

By Doug Daniels

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

Staying Natural

By Michael Sztym

What a bodybuilder must consider before using steroids -

Steering Clear Of Strength Plateaus

By ACE Fitness

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

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 -

Strategic Variable Training

By Mark Sherwood

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

Strength 101

By ACE Fitness

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

Stretch & Grow

By Dale Buchanan

The benefits of stretching and how to stretch -

Super Sets, the Good & the Bad

By Craig Ballantyne

An explanation of Supersets and Dropsets -

Supplementation for Maximum Growth

By Hugo Rivera

How to use bodybuilding supplements to achieve maximum growth -  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.

The Art of Getting Big

By Steve Colescott

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

The Art of Nutrition

By Steven Thompson

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

The Best Supplement

By Kerry Dulin

The secret of the best bodybuilding supplement -

The Cheapest Anabolic

By Iron Addict

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

The Compound Solution for Small Arms

By Mike Mahler

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

The Dreaded Plateau

By Kerry Dulin

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

The EDT Fat Loss Solution

By Charles Staley and Alwyn Cosgrove

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

The Heart Rate Handbook

By Rich Butkevic

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

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 -

The Perfect Workout

By Blake Selby

Learn the perfect workout for your specific body build -

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" -

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.

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?

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.

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 -

Time for More Muscle

By Michael Lipowski

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

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

Training for Power & Definition

By Rich Daniels

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

Training the Natural Way, Part 1

By Craig Yarnall

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

Training the Natural Way, Part 2

By Craig Yarnall

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

Training the Natural Way, Part 3

By Craig Yarnall

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

Training the Natural Way, the Schedule,

By Craig Yarnall

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

Training the Natural Way, the Workouts

By Craig Yarnall

The training schedule of WNBF Professional Bodybuilder Craig Yarnall -

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.

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 -

What leads to Joint Pain?

By Dave Parise C.P.T.

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

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.