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Mike Sommerfeld is preparing for a back-to-back victory in the Arnold Classic Physique division in March, but instead of hitting the gym with uncontrolled intensity, this elite bodybuilder is focusing on his form to build massive shoulders. Recently, the man mountain took to Instagram to share what he considers the three biggest myths surrounding building […]
Jay Cutler not only built one of the most impressive physiques in bodybuilding history, but he also remained a consistent competitor, achieving four Mr. Olympia titles during a career that spanned more than twenty years. To stay stage-ready, the man they call “The Quad Stomper” had to focus on more than just muscle to maintain […]
Walk into almost any commercial gym during peak hours and you’ll hear it: a sudden throaty growl that cuts through the hum of treadmills and clanking records. Sometimes it is accompanied by a heavy deadlift or chest press. Other times, a pec deck set that barely warrants a raised eyebrow, let alone a primal scream. […]
Shifting the barbell from back to front is a whole different story for your squat setup. When you’re in a hurry, the bar rolls forward, pulling your elbows down or folding your torso into a good morning pose. If you miss one detail, the elevator unravels quickly. Front squat setups will look different due to […]
Bodyweight training always meets the same criticism: it doesn’t make you strong. It’s true that at some point you need external loads to build more strength. But many lifters focus on the shortcomings of bodyweight training rather than its benefits, explains Brad Kolowich Jr. out. “If you don’t control your own body, you don’t really […]
Most lifters end the year knowing something is wrong, even if they can’t explain exactly what. Strength stopped climbing like it used to. A few joints started barking. The conditioning faded faster than it should. The training remained consistent, but the reward did not match the effort. The natural response is to change everything. New […]
You know the man. Every time you see him in the gym, he’s doing a different workout: new exercises, wild rep schemes, random circuits stitched together. The goal, besides looking cool and attracting attention? He believes that muscles grow through confusion. But here’s the truth: muscles don’t get confused, but they do eventually become understimulated. […]
Walk into any gym and you’ll see someone hammering out crunches to flatten their stomach. Another lifter does side bends and tries to “melt away” their love handles. Or someone camped out on the hip abduction machine and tried to slim down their thighs. They all strive for the same thing: reducing grease stains. The […]
