There’s something about old school bodybuilding that really gets me ticking. I have absolutely no interest in the genetic freaks we see today, that quite frankly resemble balloon animals. The reason being is these classic bodybuilding physiques we see from the 50’s and 60’s were not only impressive to look at, they were created with […]
4 Things You Shouldn’t Do Before A Workout
A productive workout, quite simply means faster results. The behaviours we adopt in the lead up to a workout can drastically influence the productivity of the session. I’ve gathered 4 common behaviours, that for whatever reason commonly appear in our routines in the lead up to a workout. Despite what common dogma says, they need […]
The Boeing 787 Back Workout
Build a back with lats as wide as a Boeing 787 and learn to fly with this size-building back workout! Despite not being one of the “mirror muscles” that gets attention, a V-tapered, detailed upper back can make or break a physique. It can create the illusion of one being bigger than he/she actually is. […]
Suns Out Guns Out! Look Awesome With This Arms Workout
You know when the suns out its time to get the guns out! What’s that you say? Your arms aren’t ready? Don’t worry, you can get bigger, leaner and stronger arms for summer with this arms workout. The SOGO Arms Workout The session is based around two tri-sets. One for triceps and one for biceps. […]
How Many Reps Should You Do?
5? 8? 20? If you’ve ever wondered many reps you should do for your goals, wonder no more! In today’s post we’re going to explore and explain common rep ranges. I’ve kept things simple, but also delved into some of the science behind why they’re effective. For those that don’t know a repetition or rep […]
6 Ways To Improve Insulin Sensitivity
Improving your insulin sensitivity could well be the next step for your best body yet. The formula for getting a ripped, lean body is actually fairly simple in hindsight. Fat loss is all about energy balance. Subtract X from Y and guess what? You’ll start leaning down. But dig deeper, get some science and hormones […]
5 Things I Wish I Knew When I Started Lifting Weights
It was around eight years ago that I started lifting weights. Sick and tired of being the flat, skinny kid, it was time for me to do something about it! Back then I was typical naive teen. I thought I knew it all. You couldn’t tell me nothing. Oh how I was wrong. If I […]
Top Ways To Preserve Lean Muscle During A Fat Loss Phase
To preserve lean muscle during a fat loss phase is the aim of the game for a healthier, stronger and better looking body. Muscle tissue is also metabolically active meaning it can help you burn more calories, burn fat faster and keep it off for good. There’s plenty of rubbish theories surrounding the topic, so […]
Tracking Progress – 9 Best (And Worst) Ways To Measure Body Fat
Tracking your progress against your goals is vital for progression and ultimately success. If you’re not using methods to measure body fat or composition you should be! Selecting your preferred methods to collect the data is a complicated, confusing topic. Is it accurate? Is it reliable? Is it affordable? But don’t worry, I’ve done the leg […]
Are Society’s Expectations Hindering Fat Loss Progress?
Are society’s expectations of you hindering your fat loss progress? You might not know it, but society has high expectations of you. And you’re probably doing your very best to live up to them. Society expects you to do now, think later… In modern day society highly calorific foods are omnipresent (that means everywhere). Nutritional […]