Muscle Gaining

Small secret to get stronger in the gym

It seems that the quiet before the storm is the key for an efficient workout that gives the best results, yes you can use workout songs during your workout but, according to some new studies, you should know a secret before going to the gym to grow muscles. So when i prepare myself for a good workout, i'll usually listen to something that would energize me like some rock songs or watch some mma fights for a boost of adrenaline and testosterone but now i'm messed up after i've read that secret...

Johnathan Lee Johnson young before and after bodybuilding

Ever wondered how did Johnathan Lee Johnson looked like when he was young? He had a skinny frame (but still more athletic than others) on which he built huge muscles with bulking mass as a real pro bodybuilder that he is. Even if he used steroids it doesn't matter, the result was perfect. This is Johnathan Lee Johnson before bodybuilding as a young basketball player!

Chrunches or core exercises for 6 pack abs?

First of all if you want to get 6 pack abs or washboard abs then crunches are the most effective and best exercise for developing shredded abs. Some people think that if you' re bending the spine forward like when you're doing crunches then a lot of stress is put on the spine disks and that's correct. Now should crunches be replaced with core exercises that do not flex the spine? Are they better for sculpting 6 pack abs?Some researches show that flexing the spine is actually good for the sp...

Merry Christmas bodybuilder friends!

May bodybuilder Santa Claus bring you lots of gifts such as: 11 lbs of muscle mass lots of steroids like testosterone, dianabol, HGH, oral turinabol, equipoise, sustanon, trenbolone enanthate and much more some good old six pack abs plenty of healthy food for sustaining those 11 lbs of muscle mass ohh and a staggering 44 lbs added to your bench press I wish you the best of luck and happiness!

Bigger strength and muscle gains with reverse linear periodization?

First of all: What's a linear periodization in bodybuilding terms? Linear periodization is a well known classic method originally created by a russian researcher named Matveyev. The linear periodization is basically an intensive training method structured on different units of time that focuses on developing different muscle capabilities without having to reverse your agonizing hard work from the gym! The linear periodization has: a Hypertrophy phase a Strength phase a Power phase a R...

How did Richard Jackson get the nickname “Tricky”?

Richard Tricky Jackson is a 43 year old bodybuilder and he is a relic in the eyes of novices that are a lot more younger than him but the fire from his blood and the ascending trajectory of his life still inspires them to worship him. How do you think that Richard Jackson got that slick nickname "Tricky"? This is from where the nickname "Tricky" comes: Richard Jackson's nickname became a part of his identity in 3 phases: When Richard was in high school, break dance was popular and he was a...

Newsflash! Calcium increases testosterone levels for bigger muscles!

If you want to increase your testosterone levels and therefore build muscles, latest researches show that you need lots of calcium in your bodybuilding diet for increasing hormone levels. We all know or we should know that testosterone is the king of hormones for muscle gaining and numerous researches show that a high testosterone level intensifies the protein synthesis and therefore you get more muscle mass, a shorter recovery time and a big libido. But what's with the calcium and testost...

Bodybuilder and teacher Mike Katz – photo gallery

Mike Katz is another bodybuilding legend that also appeared in the well known movie Pumping Iron. He didn't get that much fame and the best title that he won was at the 1976 Mr. Olympia where he placed 4th in the heavyweight division. At that contest he was in his peak form. At a height of 6'1" his competition weight was 240 lb. and the off season weight was between 250 and 260 lb. In that time Mike Katz along with other bodybuilders was called gay, narcissistic, muscle-bound or any of the othe...

How to set up smith machine for proper decline bench press

The targeted muscles for proper decline bench press at the smith machine are the chest muscles focusing on the lower chest and triceps. The decline bench press at the smith machine is an exercise where you put heavy weights and the decline bench at the smith machine is usually done at the beginning of your workout. For complete exhaustion of your chest muscles after doing decline bench press you should try standard barbell or dumbbell bench presses at normal bench or incline bench but this is n...

Fathers of modern bodybuilding:Baptiste, Park, Ross, Theriault, McCune

In this photo you can see the fathers of modern bodybuilding.. Walt Baptiste, Reg Park, Clancy Ross, Ed Theriault and Bob McCune- bodybuilders all dressed up in suits, sitting and laughing. Can't you just feel the way they're emanating a inner wildness and craziness typical for a bodybuilder? In his last years of life, Clancy Ross said that life is so much more worth living when a person is strong and healthy. After knowing the benefits, Clancy said that he would make every possible effort to s...