by Mark McManus
Read this quick post and remember it so you don’t make a mistake on the following 2 occasions. And both these occasions WILL apply to you at some point. They are: (1) When you’re new to lifting (2) When you’re coming back after a lay-off By a lay-off...
by Mark McManus
There is a misconception out there that food causes muscle growth. But we need to understand this so that we can: (1) Build muscle at an optimal rate (2) Not get fat in the process Getting this right will put an end to constantly getting fat every year with the belief...
by Mark McManus
Did you ever look in the mirror and think, “OK, I really gotta do something!” That was the story with the guy we’re about to meet. But it was the start of a journey for him that was destined to radically transform his body. He is 44 yr old Paul Radge...
by Mark McManus
The One-Arm Reverse Pushdown is a great little finisher to your tricep workout. Consider this movement a substitute or replacement for Pinwheel Curls at the end of your workout. Don’t even think about replacing one of your main tricep exercises with this (like...
by Mark McManus
Is it best to take a larger feeding of protein in one go, or for optimal results, should we take a small amount of protein (say a few grams) every 20-30 minutes? Putting the practicality of such an approach aside, let’s look at the science on the subject. After...
by Mark McManus
A new, improved, even MORE effective version of the Arms Blast Experiment is now ready to download! The fundamentals of WHY this unique system works so well have been kept, but the implementation has been drastically IMPROVED! If you are serious about getting bigger...
by Mark McManus
Wanna see some of the regular items I get for the GLAD diet? I love GLAD. It’s easy, delicious, it makes hitting my protein requirements a breeze, and it’s full of natural fats for optimum anabolic hormone production. I decided to take a pic of my shopping...
by Mark McManus
Do your Tricep Pushdowns in the following way and you’ll be well on your way to thicker arms. In recent months it’s really hammered home to me that when hitting the triceps, both the NEGATIVE and STATIC strength should be emphasized. Watch the video to get...
by Mark McManus
T.H.T. 5.1 is here! This is a small update. However, you should always have the latest version. Not to mention that the workout logs have also been updated, so you’re gonna need them. —————————- THT 5.1...
by Mark McManus
Developed traps look AWESOME. Train them in the fashion I’m about to illustrate and you’ll be well on your way. This article revises and replaces a previous shrug tutorial article on this site. I now advocate a slight flexion at the elbow joint. By the...
by Mark McManus
Would you like to ensure that your body uses more fat during your training? There’s something you need to do BEFORE your workout to produce this result. DON’T consume high glycemic carbs or sugar. Here’s why… The body will preferentially use...
by Mark McManus
Are you experiencing a sticking point in your training? There’s a way to POWER through that weight you’ve been stuck on for weeks (months?). Firstly, plateaus should be very rare on THT if you’re doing it by the book. THT is effectively an...
by Mark McManus
Would you like to add over 20lbs to your big lifts like leg presses right from your very next workout? It’s easy if you’re currently stretching before your workout. Just STOP stretching! That’s right. Stretching before weight training is a big NO NO....
by Mark McManus
Want thicker arms? Developing the brachialis muscle will: Increase the size of your arms Help correct any imbalance in size between the 2 arms since the brachialis is usually underdeveloped in the smaller arm. If you don’t know where this muscle is, here it is...
by Mark McManus
“Damn! He dies!?” That was the first thing I said after I popped ‘In Search of the Perfect Human Diet’ into my DVD player. Yep, producer C.J. Hunt drops dead at the beginning of the film. He had a cardiac arrest during a run at just age 24. 10...
by Mark McManus
Want MORE muscle mass and an acceleration of FAT LOSS when dieting down? Who doesn’t!? Well there’s more great news for those of us supplementing with vitamin D. And more reason for those of you who aren’t to start right away! Vitamin D & Weight...
by Mark McManus
If you’re 40 or approaching 40 years old, don’t put off building the body you’ve always wanted because you believe you’re “too old”. You’re not! A 2009 study [1] at the University of Central Florida demonstrated that...
by Mark McManus
One of the big issues when it comes to maximizing the efficacy of creatine is creatine cycling. 95% of our creatine stores are contained in skeletal muscle. It’s used in the production of energy. Supplementing with creatine increases the availability of creatine...
