by Mark McManus
There are many variations on the dumbbell lateral raise e.g. body position, starting position of dumbbells, range of motion….None are right or wrong, simply different options for you to consider. I’ll illustrate just one in this tutorial. Dumbbell lateral raises work...
by Mark McManus
Deadlifts are one of the best compound exercises around. Like squats they involve a lot of muscle groups. As well as primarily working the lower back, they also target: Upper Back Biceps Forearms Quads Hamstrings Shoulders Traps Like barbell rows, you NEED to ensure...
by Mark McManus
I love incline dumbbell bicep curls. They really give the biceps a full range of motion and a great stretch at the bottom of the rep. Check out the video, then the instructions follow… . (1) Getting Into Position Keep your feet flat on the floor Take a firm,...
by Mark McManus
EZ bar curls are one of the best bicep exercises you can do. Not only do they really stimulate the bicep to grow, they’re also a comfortable exercise. What I mean is that because of the angle of the bar, the movement feels comfortable on the wrists. This is the...
by Mark McManus
What is MuscleHack all about? How can I help you achieve your goals? This post will detail the MuscleHack philosophy on attaining the body of your dreams. There are 3 main areas that need to be addressed for optimal bodybuilding results: A bodybuilding workout plan...
by Mark McManus
Get Inspired! This post lists just some of the positive feedback I’ve received from readers of MuscleHack. These testimonials make all my work worthwhile. I love reading them. I want to thank all of you who took the time to thank me for my work and the results you...
by Mark McManus
Look at the following 2 statements… Going to ‘Failure’ is the most important factor in working out for muscle growth ‘Progressive Overload’ is the most important factor in working out for muscle growth Which one is true? I still get emails about this question despite...
by Mark McManus
This article will show you how you can accelerate results on the carb cycling MANS diet. The information herein is especially relevant for 2 types of people: Ectomorphs – naturally very skinny people People who can feel sluggish on a low-carb diet There are 2...
by Mark McManus
What if you could have your cake and eat it too? What if you could build muscle without adding fat while still enjoying your carbs? STOP! This article has been completely updated. The NEW GLAD diet article is here. This is the power of the Glycemic Index and the...
by Mark McManus
I Love receiving positive feedback from people via email. I’ve gotten a lot and I’ll soon be creating a page on the site to display some of them. In the meantime I thought I’d share the following one from Stephen from New York City. Stephen has tried...
by Mark McManus
Want a better performance in the gym? Want to feel stronger and help accelerate muscle growth? You need to supplement with magnesium! If you don’t already, you’ll want to in about 5 minutes, read on. Magnesium isn’t very ‘sexy’ and...
by Mark McManus
One of the great things about a cyclical diet is the potential to build muscle and burn fat simultaneously. The title of this article is based on the experience of bodybuilder Hugo Rivera. 30 Day Anabolic Diet Challenge These are his results on The Anabolic...
by Mark McManus
Performing the bench press correctly is essential for building a great chest. Whether you’re using dumbbells or a barbell your form will dictate your results. Here’s 10 tips for the perfect bench press: (1) Lie with your back flat against the bench. Your...
by Mark McManus
Your ego will trip you up every time! Your ego will halt your progress towards your goals, leaving you frustrated to say the least. Therefore your ego must be tamed! Keeping up with the Jones’ Your ego is like the little demon perched on your shoulder saying, “You...
by Mark McManus
You’re not going to build much muscle if you’re not eating enough. One great thing about low-carb eating is that it is very satiating i.e. you feel satisfied sooner than when on a low-fat diet. This is good for cutting fat but could work against you if it causes...
by Mark McManus
. Are you not building much muscle? Are you perhaps not building muscle as fast as you would like? Are you frustrated with your current progress? Check the following 10 factors against your current lifestyle to ensure you’re not making some fundamental errors. (1)...
by Mark McManus
My last article focused on how alcohol will seriously impede your fat loss goals. Here, I’ll give you the skinny on alcohol’s affects on muscle growth, and it ain’t pretty. (1) Dehydration – Should be fairly obvious. Saturated muscles grow better than dry ones....
by Mark McManus
Beef is an awesome bodybuilding food. If you are eating MANS style to build muscle, beef is an absolute must. But do you know the different cuts of beef? Do you know the nutritional value of these cuts? With this information you’ll be able to make better choices....
