by Mark McManus
A recent study in Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise [1] set out to determine whether solid or liquid protein in the pre-workout period was better for OPTIMAL muscle protein synthesis rates. The feedings were done 45 minutes before the groups trained (solid...
by Mark McManus
I recently received 2 new testimonials from readers who have packed on pounds of muscle and shed fat by using THT training, which is freely available here at MuscleHack. The first is from Eddie Mathewson who dropped ~6lbs fat while adding a whopping ~8lbs muscle in...
by Mark McManus
What if I could share something with you right now that would virtually GUARANTEE that you smash your records in all major lifts this week? And the week after…and the week after that…you get the idea. And these improved lifts would of course lead to faster...
by Mark McManus
I’m adding a new movement as a THT approved exercise! It’s a lat exercise that really targets the muscle and simulates a pullover machine very well. So if you’re ready for thicker lats now, read on! Why did I pick this exercise? You know that...
by Mark McManus
“If you don’t rest enough, you don’t grow enough” Those are the words of the late Mike Mentzer. And while I don’t agree with Mentzer’s sometimes protracted rest periods (1 week or longer between workouts), the FACT is that the...
by Mark McManus
What if you could be STRONGER and decrease your body fat percentage over the next few days? Would you be interested? This study [1] has found that supplementing with creatine does just that in only 5 days! 17 trained men were given either creatine or a placebo and...
by Mark McManus
Chest Dips are on one of my favorite exercises. Unfortunately many people do them incorrectly, or at least are not OPTIMIZING their effectiveness. The major mistake made is doing a combo of both tricep and chest dips in the same movement, which results in working both...
by Mark McManus
I wanted to give you guys some update pics. My training has been going fantastically well for a couple of months now. 🙂 After a period of about 6 months away from my own home equipment, I’m now back doing my own “underground” garage-style THT...
by Mark McManus
If ever there was an exercise where the saying, “feel the muscle, not the weight” rang true, it’s this one. You can get SO much out of this exercise if it’s performed in the manner prescribed here. Not least of which is rock-hard abs from top...
by Mark McManus
I’m introducing a new exercise to the THT family and have added it to the THT Exercise Bank. It’s my new favorite exercise and has really introduced some soreness into a body part that for me hasn’t experienced DOMS in quite a while! Cable Bent-Over...
by Mark McManus
No-one is immune to this. Not even me. Every now and then we need to “reset” in order to start experiencing meaningful gains again. What do I mean by “reset”? There usually comes a time in your training when you experience a false plateau...
by Mark McManus
If you’re unsatisfied with the size of your traps, give me just 3 minutes here and I’ll give you some advice that will have them GROWING again in no time! If I had to name the one exercise that attracts the most negative feedback from trainees, it would be...
by Mark McManus
I don’t think anyone is going to be shocked when I say I love red meat. Nor will it come as a surprise if I say it’s a healthy, nutritious food, and should be included in everyone’s diet, especially those wishing to build muscle. Here are 5 reasons...
by Mark McManus
I’ve decided to update my ‘About Page’ since it’s been a while! So what I want to do in this post is give an overview of the MuscleHack philosophy, link to important articles, and also give some background knowledge on myself for newcomers to...
by Mark McManus
This unique weight training program is designed specifically for GROWTH, and you’re about to discover all the interdependent principles that help maximize muscular hypertrophy. T.H.T. is designed specifically to FORCE your muscles to get BIGGER; it’s that simple. It’s...
by Mark McManus
I’ll be blunt about this: One of the dumbest things you can do is a superset. The rather unbelievable point about them is that they are touted as an ADVANCED training technique for ADVANCED trainees! Take a look around the web and you’ll no doubt come...
by Mark McManus
It turns out the CHEAPEST supplement on the market may significantly increase your bench! In fact, it’s not really a bodybuilding supplement since almost everyone in the developed world has already got some in their cupboard! A study [1] concluded…...
by Mark McManus
What if I told you that you could activate the genes responsible for increased muscle cell volume and size in the next 3 days? The best thing about it is that you probably already have the very thing necessary for this in your kitchen! While every one else is...
