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GET MOTIVATED, GODDAMMIT

REMEMBER, WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER! 59%ERS FOR LIFE!

We get enough negativity from the world around us, we don't need to bring each other down! Instead, we should build each other up! Support one another like a big team, a family, your 5% family. Get motivated, and be motivational to others!

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Your Genetic Potential - How Big Can You Get Naturally, Part 1

Did you ever feel that it is easier for some people to build muscle than others? Does your buddy seem to gain muscle and strength faster than you do? Hard work is a supporting character while genetics is the main in this story.

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A Tip To Get More From Your Curls

There’s no doubt that big biceps are a showpiece muscle. But, taking it a step further, you can’t neglect your forearms either.

Are You A 5%ER?

“WHAT'S UP EVERYONE, RICH PIANA HERE TO EXPLAIN WHAT EXACTLY THE 5% STANDS FOR.” I get this question all the time. I feel like I've said it a mi...

Are You Bodybuilding For YOU or THEM?

So, why do you do it?! Be honest with yourself. Are you doing this for yourself or are you trying to impress the judges? Stop. Sit down. As...

Are You Doing Whatever It Takes To Reach Your Goals?

“ARE YOU REALLY DOING WHATEVER IT TAKES TO REACH YOUR GOALS?” Everyone has a different take on what that involves. As far as bodybuilding, it’s ...

Being Successful In Life

“BEING SUCCESSFUL. ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT FACTORS IN BEING SUCCESSFUL IN LIFE IS THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX.” There’s a lot of people trying to...

Don’t Forget Your Calves!

We can’t over-emphasize the importance of great calves. When you watched your last bodybuilding contest, did you see someone with an amazing physiq...

Eating Like a Bodybuilder

"EATING AS A BODYBUILDER, YOU HAVE TO BE WILLING TO EAT 6 TO 10 MEALS A DAY WITH NO F*CKING EXCUSES." When you’re training as a professional bodybu...

Fitness Industry Is Screwing Competitors

“BODYBUILDERS HAVE BEEN GETTING SCREWED FROM DAY ONE, AND THAT’S WHAT I NEED TO TALK ABOUT TODAY.” Here’s an example of what I’m talking about....

Going Back To School? How To Stick To Your Physique Goals

Can you believe it? Summer is almost over. It’s just about time to go back to school. Whether you’re going back to high school or college, your lif...

Half Effort VS Full Effort

“I WANT TO TALK ABOUT 50% EFFORT AS OPPOSED TO 100% EFFORT.” Ok, here’s an example of what I’m talking about. Let's say there’s a bodybuilder th...

How to Feel Your Back Muscles Working

Since you can’t see your back when you train, many lifters have a hard time feeling it. They tend to feel their rows and pulldowns in their biceps ...

Illia Starts the Move to Los Angeles

Tinseltown, La-La Land, City of Angels, whatever you may call Los Angeles, the footage of Illia hitting the iron oasis with the big boys of Califo...

It’s Not How Much You Lift, It’s The Execution

Rich Piana was not a guy who believed in lifting heavy weights. Yet in his later years, he felt training for the pump was the way to go. That meant...

Not Making Progress? Here’s Some Reasons Why

Have you been putting your time in the gym and the kitchen? It might not seem like it when you look in the mirror or step on the scale. Do you feel...

On The Road? Here’s How To Get In Your Workouts

Based on how much time you’re traveling and how many overnights there will be, you may find you’ll be missing workouts and that could be a big prob...

Passion Replaces Motivation

“PEOPLE ASK ME ALL THE TIME, HEY, RICH, WHAT KEEPS YOU MOTIVATED TO GO TO THE GYM DAY AFTER DAY?” What gives you the drive? What gives you the m...

Rich Piana Business Motivation for 5 Percenters

“HEY, WHAT'S UP, EVERYONE? I'M HERE TO TALK A LITTLE BIT MORE ABOUT THE 5% MINDSET.” For me, bodybuilding is a small part of my life. To me it h...

Rich Piana's Mission - Training Motivation

“I WANT TO TALK ABOUT THE BEST WAY TO GO ABOUT PUTTING ON THE MOST MUSCLE, STAYING LEAN AND ACHIEVING YOUR GOALS.” The man himself said: "Here’s...

Rich Piana: The 5% Family

One of the most memorable things Rich Piana did for the bodybuilding industry was to start a movement. A movement that brought everyone together f...

Rich Piana: We Are All Equals In The Gym

“WE ALL HAVE THE SAME GOALS, WE’RE ALL MOTIVATED, AND WE’RE ALL EQUALS. NO ONE IS BETTER THAN ANYONE. JUST BECAUSE YOU HAVE MORE MUSCLE THAN THIS...

Rich Piana: We Are All In This Together!

“WE GET ENOUGH NEGATIVITY FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC. WE DON’T NEED IT FROM WITHIN OUR INDUSTRY.” What I like to tell everyone is, remember, we are...

Rich Piana’s Workout Tips & Tricks

Among the legends of bodybuilding, Rich Piana stood at the top when it came to giving useful advice. He was a fountain of knowledge, and he freely ...

Steroid Alternative: Positive Mindset

“I WANT TO TALK ABOUT A POSITIVE MINDSET, THINKING POSITIVE AND BELIEVING YOU CAN DO WHATEVER IT IS YOU SET OUT TO ACHIEVE. AGAIN, YOU HAVE TO BE...

TEAM 5% LIFTING HEAVY S#*T - THIS GETS INTENSE!

Welcome to the FREAKSHOW! Mike O' Hearn invites 5%ER Illia GOLEM and team to workout at Dave Fisher's Powerhouse Gym in Los Angeles, California. En...

The Kill Your Chest, Goddammit! Workout

When it comes to your physique, there’s nothing quite like a monstrous chest. We can all think of those mind-blowing side chest shots where there’s...

The Meaning Behind Rich Piana's Tattoos

“HEY, WHAT'S UP EVERYONE. TODAY I'M TALKING ABOUT MY TATTOOS.” So, let's start down on my shins. All the things I've done - day trading, stock i...

The Mindset Of Success In Bodybuilding And In Life

Let’s face it, when it comes to success stories, few can rival Arnold’s. His tremendous climb to the pinnacle of success was directly tied to his m...

The More You Put In, The More You Get Out

Can you over-train a muscle? Do I need to take a day off from the gym? Get ready to put aside everything you have ever been told and just listen to...

The Mystique Of Rich Piana

At his biggest, Rich Piana was over 300 lbs. He wasn’t just an insanely massive bodybuilder, his persona was just as big. Rich was honest, and he t...

The Secret To Getting Huge Muscles

“THE SECRET TO GETTING BIG? EVERYBODY’S LOOKING FOR THE SECRET. WELL, THE TRUTH IS THERE ISN’T MUCH OF A SECRET. THE SECRET IS HARD WORK.” I kno...

The Story Of Rich Piana's Success

“I’M HERE TO INSPIRE AND MOTIVATE AND LET EVERYONE KNOW THAT NO MATTER WHO THE FUCK YOU ARE, YOU CAN ACCOMPLISH WHATEVER THE FUCK YOU WANT.” I g...

Welcome To OUR World: Training Motivation

Welcome To OUR World. The world of the 5%ERS. Smoke, sirens, screaming, weights clanking, all of this is what you hear when you have a gym full of ...

Whatever It Takes Mentality Explained

THE 5% MENTALITY APPLIES TO ANYONE WHO IS WILLING TO DO WHATEVER IT TAKES TO REACH THEIR GOALS. IT IS TRUE FOR BASICALLY ANYTHING IN LIFE, NOT ONLY...

Working Out At Home Rich Piana Style: Arm Feeders

“THIS IS DEFINITELY THE BEST TIP I'VE EVER FUCKING GIVEN -- FEEDER WORKOUTS. GODDAMN FUCKING FEEDER WORKOUTS.” I want you to go buy or go grab a...

Your Genetic Potential - How Big Can You Get Naturally, Part 1

Did you ever feel that it is easier for some people to build muscle than others? Does your buddy seem to gain muscle and strength faster than you d...

Your Genetic Potential - How Big Can You Get Naturally, Part 1

Did you ever feel that it is easier for some people to build muscle than others? Does your buddy seem to gain muscle and strength faster than you d...

Working Out At Home Rich Piana Style: Arm Feeders

“THIS IS DEFINITELY THE BEST TIP I'VE EVER FUCKING GIVEN -- FEEDER WORKOUTS. GODDAMN FUCKING FEEDER WORKOUTS.” I want you to go buy or go grab a...

Whatever It Takes Mentality Explained

THE 5% MENTALITY APPLIES TO ANYONE WHO IS WILLING TO DO WHATEVER IT TAKES TO REACH THEIR GOALS. IT IS TRUE FOR BASICALLY ANYTHING IN LIFE, NOT ONLY...

Welcome To OUR World: Training Motivation

Welcome To OUR World. The world of the 5%ERS. Smoke, sirens, screaming, weights clanking, all of this is what you hear when you have a gym full of ...

The Story Of Rich Piana's Success

“I’M HERE TO INSPIRE AND MOTIVATE AND LET EVERYONE KNOW THAT NO MATTER WHO THE FUCK YOU ARE, YOU CAN ACCOMPLISH WHATEVER THE FUCK YOU WANT.” I g...

The Secret To Getting Huge Muscles

“THE SECRET TO GETTING BIG? EVERYBODY’S LOOKING FOR THE SECRET. WELL, THE TRUTH IS THERE ISN’T MUCH OF A SECRET. THE SECRET IS HARD WORK.” I kno...

The Mystique Of Rich Piana

At his biggest, Rich Piana was over 300 lbs. He wasn’t just an insanely massive bodybuilder, his persona was just as big. Rich was honest, and he t...

The More You Put In, The More You Get Out

Can you over-train a muscle? Do I need to take a day off from the gym? Get ready to put aside everything you have ever been told and just listen to...

The Mindset Of Success In Bodybuilding And In Life

Let’s face it, when it comes to success stories, few can rival Arnold’s. His tremendous climb to the pinnacle of success was directly tied to his m...

The Meaning Behind Rich Piana's Tattoos

“HEY, WHAT'S UP EVERYONE. TODAY I'M TALKING ABOUT MY TATTOOS.” So, let's start down on my shins. All the things I've done - day trading, stock i...

The Kill Your Chest, Goddammit! Workout

When it comes to your physique, there’s nothing quite like a monstrous chest. We can all think of those mind-blowing side chest shots where there’s...

TEAM 5% LIFTING HEAVY S#*T - THIS GETS INTENSE!

Welcome to the FREAKSHOW! Mike O' Hearn invites 5%ER Illia GOLEM and team to workout at Dave Fisher's Powerhouse Gym in Los Angeles, California. En...

Steroid Alternative: Positive Mindset

“I WANT TO TALK ABOUT A POSITIVE MINDSET, THINKING POSITIVE AND BELIEVING YOU CAN DO WHATEVER IT IS YOU SET OUT TO ACHIEVE. AGAIN, YOU HAVE TO BE...

Rich Piana’s Workout Tips & Tricks

Among the legends of bodybuilding, Rich Piana stood at the top when it came to giving useful advice. He was a fountain of knowledge, and he freely ...

Rich Piana: We Are All In This Together!

“WE GET ENOUGH NEGATIVITY FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC. WE DON’T NEED IT FROM WITHIN OUR INDUSTRY.” What I like to tell everyone is, remember, we are...

Rich Piana: We Are All Equals In The Gym

“WE ALL HAVE THE SAME GOALS, WE’RE ALL MOTIVATED, AND WE’RE ALL EQUALS. NO ONE IS BETTER THAN ANYONE. JUST BECAUSE YOU HAVE MORE MUSCLE THAN THIS...

Rich Piana: The 5% Family

One of the most memorable things Rich Piana did for the bodybuilding industry was to start a movement. A movement that brought everyone together f...

Rich Piana's Mission - Training Motivation

“I WANT TO TALK ABOUT THE BEST WAY TO GO ABOUT PUTTING ON THE MOST MUSCLE, STAYING LEAN AND ACHIEVING YOUR GOALS.” The man himself said: "Here’s...

Rich Piana Business Motivation for 5 Percenters

“HEY, WHAT'S UP, EVERYONE? I'M HERE TO TALK A LITTLE BIT MORE ABOUT THE 5% MINDSET.” For me, bodybuilding is a small part of my life. To me it h...

Passion Replaces Motivation

“PEOPLE ASK ME ALL THE TIME, HEY, RICH, WHAT KEEPS YOU MOTIVATED TO GO TO THE GYM DAY AFTER DAY?” What gives you the drive? What gives you the m...

On The Road? Here’s How To Get In Your Workouts

Based on how much time you’re traveling and how many overnights there will be, you may find you’ll be missing workouts and that could be a big prob...

Not Making Progress? Here’s Some Reasons Why

Have you been putting your time in the gym and the kitchen? It might not seem like it when you look in the mirror or step on the scale. Do you feel...

It’s Not How Much You Lift, It’s The Execution

Rich Piana was not a guy who believed in lifting heavy weights. Yet in his later years, he felt training for the pump was the way to go. That meant...

Illia Starts the Move to Los Angeles

Tinseltown, La-La Land, City of Angels, whatever you may call Los Angeles, the footage of Illia hitting the iron oasis with the big boys of Califo...

How to Feel Your Back Muscles Working

Since you can’t see your back when you train, many lifters have a hard time feeling it. They tend to feel their rows and pulldowns in their biceps ...

Half Effort VS Full Effort

“I WANT TO TALK ABOUT 50% EFFORT AS OPPOSED TO 100% EFFORT.” Ok, here’s an example of what I’m talking about. Let's say there’s a bodybuilder th...

Going Back To School? How To Stick To Your Physique Goals

Can you believe it? Summer is almost over. It’s just about time to go back to school. Whether you’re going back to high school or college, your lif...

Fitness Industry Is Screwing Competitors

“BODYBUILDERS HAVE BEEN GETTING SCREWED FROM DAY ONE, AND THAT’S WHAT I NEED TO TALK ABOUT TODAY.” Here’s an example of what I’m talking about....

Eating Like a Bodybuilder

"EATING AS A BODYBUILDER, YOU HAVE TO BE WILLING TO EAT 6 TO 10 MEALS A DAY WITH NO F*CKING EXCUSES." When you’re training as a professional bodybu...

Don’t Forget Your Calves!

We can’t over-emphasize the importance of great calves. When you watched your last bodybuilding contest, did you see someone with an amazing physiq...

Being Successful In Life

“BEING SUCCESSFUL. ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT FACTORS IN BEING SUCCESSFUL IN LIFE IS THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX.” There’s a lot of people trying to...

Are You Doing Whatever It Takes To Reach Your Goals?

“ARE YOU REALLY DOING WHATEVER IT TAKES TO REACH YOUR GOALS?” Everyone has a different take on what that involves. As far as bodybuilding, it’s ...

Are You Bodybuilding For YOU or THEM?

So, why do you do it?! Be honest with yourself. Are you doing this for yourself or are you trying to impress the judges? Stop. Sit down. As...

Are You A 5%ER?

“WHAT'S UP EVERYONE, RICH PIANA HERE TO EXPLAIN WHAT EXACTLY THE 5% STANDS FOR.” I get this question all the time. I feel like I've said it a mi...

A Tip To Get More From Your Curls

There’s no doubt that big biceps are a showpiece muscle. But, taking it a step further, you can’t neglect your forearms either.

Your Genetic Potential - How Big Can You Get Naturally, Part 1

Did you ever feel that it is easier for some people to build muscle than others? Does your buddy seem to gain muscle and strength faster than you d...

Not Making Progress? Here’s Some Reasons Why

Have you been putting your time in the gym and the kitchen? It might not seem like it when you look in the mirror or step on the scale. Do you feel...

The Kill Your Chest, Goddammit! Workout

When it comes to your physique, there’s nothing quite like a monstrous chest. We can all think of those mind-blowing side chest shots where there’s...

The Mystique Of Rich Piana

At his biggest, Rich Piana was over 300 lbs. He wasn’t just an insanely massive bodybuilder, his persona was just as big. Rich was honest, and he t...

The Mindset Of Success In Bodybuilding And In Life

Let’s face it, when it comes to success stories, few can rival Arnold’s. His tremendous climb to the pinnacle of success was directly tied to his m...

It’s Not How Much You Lift, It’s The Execution

Rich Piana was not a guy who believed in lifting heavy weights. Yet in his later years, he felt training for the pump was the way to go. That meant...

A Tip To Get More From Your Curls

There’s no doubt that big biceps are a showpiece muscle. But, taking it a step further, you can’t neglect your forearms either.

On The Road? Here’s How To Get In Your Workouts

Based on how much time you’re traveling and how many overnights there will be, you may find you’ll be missing workouts and that could be a big prob...

How to Feel Your Back Muscles Working

Since you can’t see your back when you train, many lifters have a hard time feeling it. They tend to feel their rows and pulldowns in their biceps ...

Rich Piana’s Workout Tips & Tricks

Among the legends of bodybuilding, Rich Piana stood at the top when it came to giving useful advice. He was a fountain of knowledge, and he freely ...

Don’t Forget Your Calves!

We can’t over-emphasize the importance of great calves. When you watched your last bodybuilding contest, did you see someone with an amazing physiq...

Going Back To School? How To Stick To Your Physique Goals

Can you believe it? Summer is almost over. It’s just about time to go back to school. Whether you’re going back to high school or college, your lif...

TEAM 5% LIFTING HEAVY S#*T - THIS GETS INTENSE!

Welcome to the FREAKSHOW! Mike O' Hearn invites 5%ER Illia GOLEM and team to workout at Dave Fisher's Powerhouse Gym in Los Angeles, California. En...

Illia Starts the Move to Los Angeles

Tinseltown, La-La Land, City of Angels, whatever you may call Los Angeles, the footage of Illia hitting the iron oasis with the big boys of Califo...

Rich Piana: The 5% Family

One of the most memorable things Rich Piana did for the bodybuilding industry was to start a movement. A movement that brought everyone together f...

Fitness Industry Is Screwing Competitors

“BODYBUILDERS HAVE BEEN GETTING SCREWED FROM DAY ONE, AND THAT’S WHAT I NEED TO TALK ABOUT TODAY.” Here’s an example of what I’m talking about....

The Meaning Behind Rich Piana's Tattoos

“HEY, WHAT'S UP EVERYONE. TODAY I'M TALKING ABOUT MY TATTOOS.” So, let's start down on my shins. All the things I've done - day trading, stock i...

The More You Put In, The More You Get Out

Can you over-train a muscle? Do I need to take a day off from the gym? Get ready to put aside everything you have ever been told and just listen to...

The Secret To Getting Huge Muscles

“THE SECRET TO GETTING BIG? EVERYBODY’S LOOKING FOR THE SECRET. WELL, THE TRUTH IS THERE ISN’T MUCH OF A SECRET. THE SECRET IS HARD WORK.” I kno...

The Story Of Rich Piana's Success

“I’M HERE TO INSPIRE AND MOTIVATE AND LET EVERYONE KNOW THAT NO MATTER WHO THE FUCK YOU ARE, YOU CAN ACCOMPLISH WHATEVER THE FUCK YOU WANT.” I g...

Rich Piana: We Are All Equals In The Gym

“WE ALL HAVE THE SAME GOALS, WE’RE ALL MOTIVATED, AND WE’RE ALL EQUALS. NO ONE IS BETTER THAN ANYONE. JUST BECAUSE YOU HAVE MORE MUSCLE THAN THIS...

Welcome To OUR World: Training Motivation

Welcome To OUR World. The world of the 5%ERS. Smoke, sirens, screaming, weights clanking, all of this is what you hear when you have a gym full of ...

Rich Piana: We Are All In This Together!

“WE GET ENOUGH NEGATIVITY FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC. WE DON’T NEED IT FROM WITHIN OUR INDUSTRY.” What I like to tell everyone is, remember, we are...

Whatever It Takes Mentality Explained

THE 5% MENTALITY APPLIES TO ANYONE WHO IS WILLING TO DO WHATEVER IT TAKES TO REACH THEIR GOALS. IT IS TRUE FOR BASICALLY ANYTHING IN LIFE, NOT ONLY...

Are You Bodybuilding For YOU or THEM?

So, why do you do it?! Be honest with yourself. Are you doing this for yourself or are you trying to impress the judges? Stop. Sit down. As...

Rich Piana Business Motivation for 5 Percenters

“HEY, WHAT'S UP, EVERYONE? I'M HERE TO TALK A LITTLE BIT MORE ABOUT THE 5% MINDSET.” For me, bodybuilding is a small part of my life. To me it h...

Half Effort VS Full Effort

“I WANT TO TALK ABOUT 50% EFFORT AS OPPOSED TO 100% EFFORT.” Ok, here’s an example of what I’m talking about. Let's say there’s a bodybuilder th...

Passion Replaces Motivation

“PEOPLE ASK ME ALL THE TIME, HEY, RICH, WHAT KEEPS YOU MOTIVATED TO GO TO THE GYM DAY AFTER DAY?” What gives you the drive? What gives you the m...

Are You A 5%ER?

“WHAT'S UP EVERYONE, RICH PIANA HERE TO EXPLAIN WHAT EXACTLY THE 5% STANDS FOR.” I get this question all the time. I feel like I've said it a mi...

Are You Doing Whatever It Takes To Reach Your Goals?

“ARE YOU REALLY DOING WHATEVER IT TAKES TO REACH YOUR GOALS?” Everyone has a different take on what that involves. As far as bodybuilding, it’s ...

Being Successful In Life

“BEING SUCCESSFUL. ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT FACTORS IN BEING SUCCESSFUL IN LIFE IS THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX.” There’s a lot of people trying to...

Steroid Alternative: Positive Mindset

“I WANT TO TALK ABOUT A POSITIVE MINDSET, THINKING POSITIVE AND BELIEVING YOU CAN DO WHATEVER IT IS YOU SET OUT TO ACHIEVE. AGAIN, YOU HAVE TO BE...

Rich Piana's Mission - Training Motivation

“I WANT TO TALK ABOUT THE BEST WAY TO GO ABOUT PUTTING ON THE MOST MUSCLE, STAYING LEAN AND ACHIEVING YOUR GOALS.” The man himself said: "Here’s...

Working Out At Home Rich Piana Style: Arm Feeders

“THIS IS DEFINITELY THE BEST TIP I'VE EVER FUCKING GIVEN -- FEEDER WORKOUTS. GODDAMN FUCKING FEEDER WORKOUTS.” I want you to go buy or go grab a...

Eating Like a Bodybuilder

"EATING AS A BODYBUILDER, YOU HAVE TO BE WILLING TO EAT 6 TO 10 MEALS A DAY WITH NO F*CKING EXCUSES." When you’re training as a professional bodybu...

Eating Like a Bodybuilder

"EATING AS A BODYBUILDER, YOU HAVE TO BE WILLING TO EAT 6 TO 10 MEALS A DAY WITH NO F*CKING EXCUSES." When you’re training as a professional bodybu...

Working Out At Home Rich Piana Style: Arm Feeders

“THIS IS DEFINITELY THE BEST TIP I'VE EVER FUCKING GIVEN -- FEEDER WORKOUTS. GODDAMN FUCKING FEEDER WORKOUTS.” I want you to go buy or go grab a...

Rich Piana's Mission - Training Motivation

“I WANT TO TALK ABOUT THE BEST WAY TO GO ABOUT PUTTING ON THE MOST MUSCLE, STAYING LEAN AND ACHIEVING YOUR GOALS.” The man himself said: "Here’s...

Steroid Alternative: Positive Mindset

“I WANT TO TALK ABOUT A POSITIVE MINDSET, THINKING POSITIVE AND BELIEVING YOU CAN DO WHATEVER IT IS YOU SET OUT TO ACHIEVE. AGAIN, YOU HAVE TO BE...

Being Successful In Life

“BEING SUCCESSFUL. ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT FACTORS IN BEING SUCCESSFUL IN LIFE IS THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX.” There’s a lot of people trying to...

Are You Doing Whatever It Takes To Reach Your Goals?

“ARE YOU REALLY DOING WHATEVER IT TAKES TO REACH YOUR GOALS?” Everyone has a different take on what that involves. As far as bodybuilding, it’s ...

Are You A 5%ER?

“WHAT'S UP EVERYONE, RICH PIANA HERE TO EXPLAIN WHAT EXACTLY THE 5% STANDS FOR.” I get this question all the time. I feel like I've said it a mi...

Passion Replaces Motivation

“PEOPLE ASK ME ALL THE TIME, HEY, RICH, WHAT KEEPS YOU MOTIVATED TO GO TO THE GYM DAY AFTER DAY?” What gives you the drive? What gives you the m...

Half Effort VS Full Effort

“I WANT TO TALK ABOUT 50% EFFORT AS OPPOSED TO 100% EFFORT.” Ok, here’s an example of what I’m talking about. Let's say there’s a bodybuilder th...

Rich Piana Business Motivation for 5 Percenters

“HEY, WHAT'S UP, EVERYONE? I'M HERE TO TALK A LITTLE BIT MORE ABOUT THE 5% MINDSET.” For me, bodybuilding is a small part of my life. To me it h...

Are You Bodybuilding For YOU or THEM?

So, why do you do it?! Be honest with yourself. Are you doing this for yourself or are you trying to impress the judges? Stop. Sit down. As...

Whatever It Takes Mentality Explained

THE 5% MENTALITY APPLIES TO ANYONE WHO IS WILLING TO DO WHATEVER IT TAKES TO REACH THEIR GOALS. IT IS TRUE FOR BASICALLY ANYTHING IN LIFE, NOT ONLY...

Rich Piana: We Are All In This Together!

“WE GET ENOUGH NEGATIVITY FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC. WE DON’T NEED IT FROM WITHIN OUR INDUSTRY.” What I like to tell everyone is, remember, we are...

Welcome To OUR World: Training Motivation

Welcome To OUR World. The world of the 5%ERS. Smoke, sirens, screaming, weights clanking, all of this is what you hear when you have a gym full of ...

Rich Piana: We Are All Equals In The Gym

“WE ALL HAVE THE SAME GOALS, WE’RE ALL MOTIVATED, AND WE’RE ALL EQUALS. NO ONE IS BETTER THAN ANYONE. JUST BECAUSE YOU HAVE MORE MUSCLE THAN THIS...

The Story Of Rich Piana's Success

“I’M HERE TO INSPIRE AND MOTIVATE AND LET EVERYONE KNOW THAT NO MATTER WHO THE FUCK YOU ARE, YOU CAN ACCOMPLISH WHATEVER THE FUCK YOU WANT.” I g...

The Secret To Getting Huge Muscles

“THE SECRET TO GETTING BIG? EVERYBODY’S LOOKING FOR THE SECRET. WELL, THE TRUTH IS THERE ISN’T MUCH OF A SECRET. THE SECRET IS HARD WORK.” I kno...

The More You Put In, The More You Get Out

Can you over-train a muscle? Do I need to take a day off from the gym? Get ready to put aside everything you have ever been told and just listen to...

The Meaning Behind Rich Piana's Tattoos

“HEY, WHAT'S UP EVERYONE. TODAY I'M TALKING ABOUT MY TATTOOS.” So, let's start down on my shins. All the things I've done - day trading, stock i...

Fitness Industry Is Screwing Competitors

“BODYBUILDERS HAVE BEEN GETTING SCREWED FROM DAY ONE, AND THAT’S WHAT I NEED TO TALK ABOUT TODAY.” Here’s an example of what I’m talking about....

Rich Piana: The 5% Family

One of the most memorable things Rich Piana did for the bodybuilding industry was to start a movement. A movement that brought everyone together f...

Illia Starts the Move to Los Angeles

Tinseltown, La-La Land, City of Angels, whatever you may call Los Angeles, the footage of Illia hitting the iron oasis with the big boys of Califo...

TEAM 5% LIFTING HEAVY S#*T - THIS GETS INTENSE!

Welcome to the FREAKSHOW! Mike O' Hearn invites 5%ER Illia GOLEM and team to workout at Dave Fisher's Powerhouse Gym in Los Angeles, California. En...

Going Back To School? How To Stick To Your Physique Goals

Can you believe it? Summer is almost over. It’s just about time to go back to school. Whether you’re going back to high school or college, your lif...

Don’t Forget Your Calves!

We can’t over-emphasize the importance of great calves. When you watched your last bodybuilding contest, did you see someone with an amazing physiq...

Rich Piana’s Workout Tips & Tricks

Among the legends of bodybuilding, Rich Piana stood at the top when it came to giving useful advice. He was a fountain of knowledge, and he freely ...

How to Feel Your Back Muscles Working

Since you can’t see your back when you train, many lifters have a hard time feeling it. They tend to feel their rows and pulldowns in their biceps ...

On The Road? Here’s How To Get In Your Workouts

Based on how much time you’re traveling and how many overnights there will be, you may find you’ll be missing workouts and that could be a big prob...

A Tip To Get More From Your Curls

There’s no doubt that big biceps are a showpiece muscle. But, taking it a step further, you can’t neglect your forearms either.

It’s Not How Much You Lift, It’s The Execution

Rich Piana was not a guy who believed in lifting heavy weights. Yet in his later years, he felt training for the pump was the way to go. That meant...

The Mindset Of Success In Bodybuilding And In Life

Let’s face it, when it comes to success stories, few can rival Arnold’s. His tremendous climb to the pinnacle of success was directly tied to his m...

The Mystique Of Rich Piana

At his biggest, Rich Piana was over 300 lbs. He wasn’t just an insanely massive bodybuilder, his persona was just as big. Rich was honest, and he t...

The Kill Your Chest, Goddammit! Workout

When it comes to your physique, there’s nothing quite like a monstrous chest. We can all think of those mind-blowing side chest shots where there’s...

Not Making Progress? Here’s Some Reasons Why

Have you been putting your time in the gym and the kitchen? It might not seem like it when you look in the mirror or step on the scale. Do you feel...

Your Genetic Potential - How Big Can You Get Naturally, Part 1

Did you ever feel that it is easier for some people to build muscle than others? Does your buddy seem to gain muscle and strength faster than you d...

Your Genetic Potential - How Big Can You Get Naturally, Part 1

Did you ever feel that it is easier for some people to build muscle than others? Does your buddy seem to gain muscle and strength faster than you d...

Not Making Progress? Here’s Some Reasons Why

Have you been putting your time in the gym and the kitchen? It might not seem like it when you look in the mirror or step on the scale. Do you feel...

The Kill Your Chest, Goddammit! Workout

When it comes to your physique, there’s nothing quite like a monstrous chest. We can all think of those mind-blowing side chest shots where there’s...

The Mystique Of Rich Piana

At his biggest, Rich Piana was over 300 lbs. He wasn’t just an insanely massive bodybuilder, his persona was just as big. Rich was honest, and he t...

The Mindset Of Success In Bodybuilding And In Life

Let’s face it, when it comes to success stories, few can rival Arnold’s. His tremendous climb to the pinnacle of success was directly tied to his m...

It’s Not How Much You Lift, It’s The Execution

Rich Piana was not a guy who believed in lifting heavy weights. Yet in his later years, he felt training for the pump was the way to go. That meant...

A Tip To Get More From Your Curls

There’s no doubt that big biceps are a showpiece muscle. But, taking it a step further, you can’t neglect your forearms either.

On The Road? Here’s How To Get In Your Workouts

Based on how much time you’re traveling and how many overnights there will be, you may find you’ll be missing workouts and that could be a big prob...

How to Feel Your Back Muscles Working

Since you can’t see your back when you train, many lifters have a hard time feeling it. They tend to feel their rows and pulldowns in their biceps ...

Rich Piana’s Workout Tips & Tricks

Among the legends of bodybuilding, Rich Piana stood at the top when it came to giving useful advice. He was a fountain of knowledge, and he freely ...

Don’t Forget Your Calves!

We can’t over-emphasize the importance of great calves. When you watched your last bodybuilding contest, did you see someone with an amazing physiq...

Going Back To School? How To Stick To Your Physique Goals

Can you believe it? Summer is almost over. It’s just about time to go back to school. Whether you’re going back to high school or college, your lif...