Are Free Weights Better Than Machines?

There’s no doubt that resistance training is the best way to increase muscle growth, or hypertrophy, but many people always ask which is better for resistance training: weight machines or free weights? Many a meathead including myself would argue there’s no such contest it’s free weights all the way. Arguing the case that they provide … Read more

Mike Mentzer’s Heavy Duty Training

I have always sticked closely to the principles of Mike Mentzer’s Heavy Duty training. Just to keep fresh I have tried other techniques and routines, but even in new full blown routines I have always adapted the less is more approach. This is, and isn’t what high intensity heavy duty training is all about. Less … Read more

Optimal Training Frequency For Building Muscle Over 40

Training frequency and style is one of the biggest topics of contention in bodybuilding. Should you train every day, use full body routines, split routines, heavy duty, high volume training, interval training, and/or a hybrid-personal method? The choices are unending. In the modern age the emphasis has switched towards training each body part once or … Read more

How Much Protein Do You Need For Building Muscle?

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Is this the second most asked question in bodybuilding, after how do I get big? Is this the question that divides opinions and brings out the most hyper inflated trash talk? Protein powder is the most used supplement (notice the word supplement– more on that later) in the fitness industry. Mainly because of it’s convenience, … Read more