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Can You Use A Pre-Workout Past The Expiration Date?

Pre-workouts are a cornerstone supplement for most lifters, and for good reason. They do much more than just give you energy, they also enhance focus, improve endurance, promote huge pumps, and imp...

Exercise Breakdown: Reverse Curls Rich Piana-Style!

One of the many things Rich was known for was his massive forearms. They were huge! A stand out of his legendary forearms were, as he would say, the “upper meaty part”. He felt one exercise hit the...

Body Types: Fact Or Fiction?

The concept of body types, or more correctly somatotypes, have been advocated by many famous bodybuilders over the years. Is this concept accurate, or merely a myth?

Exercise Breakdown: The Upright Row

Barn door width is all about working those side deltoids hard. Not to mention, many deltoid exercises also hit the traps. What’s more impressive than huge traps and ultra-wide delts? Rich had ‘em, ...

5150 Gladiator Special Edition: More Focus & Pumps!

There can be no doubt that 5% Nutrition is consistently coming out with exciting, innovative new products. It goes without saying that we know the meaning of “hardcore”, and we’re redefining it wit...

Free Weights, Machines, or Both?

Should you use barbells and dumbbells for your workouts, or strictly machines? It’s an old debate, and each side staunchly supports their opinions.