by Mark McManus
I’ve talked about the fattening properties of sugar time and time again on this blog. However, sugar has another VERY unwanted side-effect – it makes you look old before your time! That’s according to Yahoo’s ‘Skin Guru’ Dr. Leslie...
by Mark McManus
Don’t skip this article, you’ll see PROOF that our mindset can make us physically stronger! The ability of our mindset to influence our performance in the gym can’t be overstated. However, these type of ‘mind’ articles are my LEAST...
by Mark McManus
The scales are NOT the way to track muscle growth! Faaarrrrrr too many aspiring bodybuilders hop on the scales once a week (if not more!) desperately hoping to see a weight increase, thinking this is a good indicator of muscle growth. This is a mistake. I know because...
by Mark McManus
Here’s the final 3 hacks in the Muscle Mind Hack series: #4 – Always THINK 1 Rep Ahead #5 – The Pretense of 1 Set Only #6 – There’s a Crowd Watching You! #4 Thinking 1 Rep Ahead You already know that I highly recommend keeping workout...
by Mark McManus
Could VISUALIZATION be the key to massive muscle gains? I certainly visualize, and I know it’s something that Arnold Schwarzenegger recommended. In fact, visualization is something that almost all successful people have in common, no matter what their particular...
by Mark McManus
Now for Mind Hack #2 – When working out, Crank Up The Music! For years I’ve believed that listening to music IMPROVES workout performance. I always noticed how music, especially heavy/aggressive music, gave me an added BURST of energy and enthusiasm when lifting....
by Mark McManus
Check it out! Thanks to YOU guys I have been able to reduce my hours at work recently. 🙂 What this means to you is that there’ll be more frequent posting AND more social networking. Posts at MuscleHack have been pretty sparse over the last few months, but I’ll be...
by Mark McManus
by Mark McManus
Hi guys! Yeah, yeah, I know – it’s been a while. I’ve been busy with a BIG update of Total Six Pack Abs – it’s about to be bigger, better and MORE EFFECTIVE than ever! Good thing since summer is just around the corner! 😀 Ok, today I want to talk about something...
by Mark McManus
I recently had the unique privilege of interviewing one of my idols – IFBB Pro Bodybuilder Jeff Willet. I first became an admirer when I read some interviews with him a few years ago. His philosophy was refreshingly simple – NO gimmicks and best of all, he...
by Mark McManus
I came up with the easiest Beef Stew recipe in the world! It’s high in protein to feed those hungry muscles and the fat will keep your testosterone levels up. Also, it’s low in carbs so there’s no concern about fat gain. In fact, if you’re like many of my readers, you...
by Mark McManus
Ready to be Insanely Inspired? More Muscle Hackers have submitted some awesome testimonials. For example…. “Hi Mark, just wanted to say thanks – you have changed my life.” “I’ve had more gains in the last month than 14 months of gym with a...
by Mark McManus
In this article I will introduce you to a formula that will allow you to accomplish virtually anything you want in your life. It’s a success formula, or ‘The Ultimate Success Formula’ according to guru Anthony Robbins. It was modeled from the behaviors and attitudes...
by Mark McManus
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...
by Mark McManus
* Is there a question that’s bugging you? * Is there a topic you’d like covered? * Is there an aspect of your training or diet that I could help you with? * Do you think I have missed something? Just let me know! This is an opportunity for you to tell me...
by Mark McManus
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...
by Mark McManus
Excess Calories are necessary – what an oxymoron! Think about that statement for a second, ‘you need more calories than your body needs to build muscle’ Huh?! I said it in response to a comment in a previous post and I’ll say it again, you need SUFFICIENT calories,...
by Mark McManus
A new year is just around the corner and a fantastic opportunity awaits you! I’m not into New Year’s Resolutions so much as New LIFE Resolutions. Think about it for just a second. There is absolutely no rule that says you must be the same type of person...
