8 Ways To Bench Press Safely Without A Spotter
If you work out alone, you’re placing yourself at an increased risk of injury. Some exercises like the bench press favor a spotter. Knowing you’ve got someone there who can assist you if you can’t complete your last rep puts your mind at ease. Having said that, I work...
How To Incline Bench Press Correctly
In my last article I explained how to flat bench press correctly. Now let's take a look at how to incline bench press in a way that really stimulates the upper portion of the pecs. Firstly, understand that inclines are very important to emphasize the line of...
How To Flat Bench Press With Correct Form
Great pecs look, well...Great! My pecs are probably my favorite body part. I've managed to develop pecs that are exactly like I envisioned when I got started (see my pic in the footer for a good pec shot). I didn't get them by trying to impress other people with...
Low Carb Chinese Food – Seriously!
I’m so happy! Last week I found a dish in my local Chinese Takeaway that’s VERY low-carb. It’s simply called ‘Chicken & Mushroom’ and consists of Chicken Mushrooms Onion Carrots – only a few slices Chicken Stock That’s it. But it’s deceivingly delicious! Here’s...
Build Bulging Biceps With EZ Bar Curls
Today, I’m going to illustrate how to get the absolute best out of your ‘EZ Bar’ or ‘Curl Bar’ curls. Let's face it: When people know you work out, 9 times out of 10 it's your biceps they want you to flex. So let's make EVERY set as effective as it can be. By working...
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Build Big Triceps With Tricep Cable Push Downs
Tricep Cable Push Downs - another fantastic tricep exercise. I think it’s always wise to incorporate a cable movement into your tricep workout. This video post demonstrates 'optimized form' to help you really get the most out of your push-downs. Like other exercises,...
How To Perform French Curls / Skull Crushers Correctly
My favorite tricep exercise in the world! I love French curls. They're also incredibly effective for building massive triceps. This video tutorial will guide you through the principles of optimized form as they relate to French curls. It may be a little different from...
Best Bodybuilding Supplements For Success!
“Mark, what do you think of supplement X?” or, “Is supplement Y effective?” or, "Mark, what are the best bodybuilding supplements?" Regular readers of this site will know that my supplement routine is quite modest. The majority of the time, the only actual...
The Perfect Human Diet
If you're not currently aware, there is a documentary coming later this year entitled, "In Search of the Perfect Human Diet". Produced by investigative journalist CJ Hunt, the film reveals the truth about what has gone terribly wrong with our nutritional habits. Last...
Dehydration Causes Major Strength Decreases!
Just a small amount of dehydration will adversely affect your strength. Lower strength = submaximal workout performance You could literally be losing weeks, if not months, of potential gains by not adequately hydrating yourself. A 2008 study concluded that muscular...
How To Maximize Your Strength On Every Set
Each individual set is an opportunity to build muscle. Don't mess it up! In order to truly maximize your gains you need to ensure that you are as strong as possible on each and every set. A HUGE factor in dictating this is COMFORT. Remember this: You must set yourself...
