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Any routine requires some level of planning, such as the exercises, planned weight, reps, and sets. But, how often do you think about rep tempo?

Rest-Pause Training

Rest-pause is an intensity technique with an interesting history and multiple variations. Like many intensity techniques, rest-pause extends the set beyond what you would normally be able to do. Wh...

Training Your Hamstrings

When the talk turns to leg development, the hamstrings are critical. Complete hamstring development enhances leg size and creates leg balance, and it doesn’t stop there.

Exercise Breakdown: Lunges

If you’re thinking that lunges are only an accessory exercise, you’d be mistaken. Lunges are a functional exercise that directly targets your legs.

Are Barbell Curls The Best Exercise For Your Biceps?

Do you want to optimize your biceps training? Are you unsure about what exercises to use? You’re not alone.

Pyramid Training - A Rich Piana Favorite

One of the more simple yet effective methods of performing your sets is pyramid training. It’s probably the most common way to perform a workout. Rich was a huge fan and used it in most, if not all...

Tri-Sets And Giant Sets For Size

Tri-sets and giant sets are training techniques that have been around for decades. They’re a great way to increase intensity, save time, and even help with fat loss.

Foods That Increase Or Decrease Testosterone

Testosterone has long been called the “King of Hormones”. It’s primarily responsible for developing male characteristics, including sex drive, facial hair, a deeper voice, and bone density. Not to ...

Bodybuilding FAQs - Round 2

We said we’d be back and here we are - Bodybuilding FAQs - Round 2! Here are some more questions commonly asked about bodybuilding.

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