Squat Technique Tip – Strengthen Weak Hips
Most guys naturally have weak hips because we rarely focus on training them. One way to tell if you have weak hips is by your squatting form, if your knees buckle in as you squat down, especially as you work up to lifting heavy weight, than that’s a sure sign that you need to strengthen your hips
Bench Press “Suicide Grip” – Thumbless Grip VS. Regular Grip
How should you grip the barbell when doing bench presses? Meaning do do you use a Regular Grip or a False Grip? In this blog post we’re going to cover the pros and cons of both the regular thumb grip and the false thumbless grip (aka: suicide grip bench press)
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Cheesy Hotel Gym Workout
Every once in a while you may find yourself working out in some pretty cheesy hotel gyms. But any workout is better than no workout. And I actually think that it’s a good idea to workout in a crappy gym from time to time because it makes you appreciate a proper gym all that much more
Easy High Protein Oatmeal Recipe
One of my all time favorite bodybuilding meals is high protein oatmeal. I often have this for breakfast as well as for my post workout meal. The thing I like about it the most is that it’s quick and easy to make, it’s tasty, and provides your body with some high quality protein, complex carbohydrates, and fiber.
When Should You Use A Weight Lifting Belt?
Wearing a lifting belt ALL The Time is a mistake. You should only use it when you really need it. Over using things like belts, wraps, and straps will actually make you weaker and increase your risk of injury, rather than protecting you. There is a RIGHT and a WRONG time to use a belt
The BEST Fat Loss Tip for 2013
As we embark on another New Year many people are setting goals and New Year’s Resolutions for 2013. And one of the most popular goals that people set is to lose weight (i.e. lose bodyfat)
High Protein Chocolate Chip Cookies
If you could have been at my house this past Saturday evening your mouth would have been watering from the smell of freshly baked cookies in the oven.
But these are not just any ordinary cookies…They Are High Protein Oatmeal, Peanut Butter, & Chocolate Chip Cookies!
Hypertrophy MAX Review
I’m sure you’ve heard quite about the Hypertrophy MAX Program that my good friends Ben Pakulski (IFBB Pro Bodybuilder) and Vince DelMonte (WBFF Pro Fitness Model) have released. And you are probably wondering if this program is something you should look into for yourself
Healthy Hot Cocoa Recipe!
Stay Warm & Cozy This Winter With A Tasty Cup Of Hot Cocoa! That deliciously warm and comforting drink is a Christmas tradition in our house. But unfortunately it can also contribute to the “holiday weight gain” that so many folks experience. However, today you’re going to learn how to make a High Protein Hot Cocoa Recipe
Build The Upper Chest With The Guillotine Press!
Get Ready To Build A Bigger Upper Chest With The Guillotine Press. The guillotine press is an old school upper chest exercise that was made popular by Vince Gironda (aka The Iron Guru)
When Should You Have Your Post Workout Shake?
Now this may seem pretty obvious. You should have your post workout shake after you finish your workout. But the confusion comes about when people are doing a weight training workout and then immediately following it up with a cardio workout
Stay Warm To Prevent Injuries In The Gym
As the weather gets cooler outside you need to take some extra precautions when planning out your workouts. You are more likely to pull a muscle, tendon, or ligament and get injured when you are cold compared to when you are warm.
Home Gym Arm Workout With Dumbbells
There are few things in bodybuilding that are as desirable as big muscular arms. In the video clip below you’ll get a complete Arm Workout (i.e. biceps, triceps, and forearms) that you can do at home using nothing more than a set of adjustable dumbbells.
Ask Lee: Video Q and A
Everyday I’m going to take a random question from my YouTube followers and post up a quick Video Q and A. My goal with this is to share some tips and tricks that will help make your workouts more productive and allow you to reach your bodybuilding and fitness goals faster.
When is the BEST time to workout?
What is the BEST TIME to workout? Should you workout in the morning, on your lunch break, after work, in the evening? Is there a Best Time or does it even matter at all? That’s what you’re going to learn in this blog post
German Volume Training – 10 Sets Of 10 Reps
If you are at a plateau in your training or would just like to try something different, you should give the German Volume Training method a try. This is a great program for packing on muscle mass quickly. This was used as an off-season workout to help Olympic Weightlifters gain lean body mass and shed excess bodyfat.
Lee’s # 1 Fat Loss Tip For “Six-Pack” Abs!
One of the biggest problems that people have when it comes to fat loss is they find it difficult to stay motivated and keep consistent with their program. For the most part it’s not lack of knowledge that holds people back from fat loss success. After all, practically everyone knows what they NEED To Do in order to lose fat (at least enough to get started)
How To Warm Up Before You Workout
What’s the proper way to warm up before a weight training workout? Should you stretch first? Should you do some cardio? Is a warm up really needed? One of keys to having a successful workout is the mental and physical preparation that you do before you hit the gym floor.
Bodybuilding Stretching Routine
Of all aspects of bodybuilding training, stretching is the one part that is most often ignored by most guys. It is just one of those things that seems to get pushed off to the side as not that important. Well, one thing you probably didn’t realize is that when stretching is properly integrated into a weight training program it can actually SPEED UP YOUR MUSCLE GROWTH!
Healthy “Movie Night” Treat – Low Fat, High Protein Nachos!
One of the best movie night treats in my opinion is Nacho’s. However, I have my own special way of making them that actually makes them a healthy, low fat, high protein muscle building meal. Click Here for Lee’s Secret Bodybuilder Nacho Recipe!
Strengthen The Hips With The INNER & OUTER Thigh Machine
We all know that a chain is only as strong as it’s weakest link, and for a lot of guys the hips are a weak link. Just think of all the workout programs you’ve followed, how many of them emphasized specific exercises to build up the hips? (probably not that many) The hips play more of a role in your overall strength and development than most guys realize.
HIGH Reps To Build Muscle?
Normally, when you think of gaining muscle you probably think low reps. But I’ve got three ways to use HIGH reps to slap the muscle mass FAST. Just like heavy weights and low reps, the higher rep ranges can be a VERY valuable and even ESSENTIAL tool in your muscle-building arsenal.
Seated Low Cable Row Variations
A great exercise to work the back is the seated low pulley cable row. The thing that I really like about cable exercises is they provide constant tension on the muscles throughout the entire range of motion.
Total Body Dumbbell Workout
When I was a kid my dad had a York Barbell & Dumbbell set down in our basement and that’s how I got started with weight training. These days I do most of my weight training in a well equipped commercial gym. But every once in a while I’ll find myself stuck in a situation with only very basic equipment and I have to make due.
Total Fitness Bodybuilding Spotlight – “Michael Thomas DiNardo”
There’s nothing I enjoy more than hearing about the success stories of my personal coaching students. And today I’ve got a good one to share with you. This one is from 16 year old high school football player.
Sodium To Improve Athletic Performance
Have you ever gotten a painful muscle cramp while working out? Bodybuilders, athletes, and hardcore fitness enthusiasts who are in the gym working out on a regular basis run the risk of having an electrolyte imbalance due to lack of sodium
How To Do The Reverse Grip Bench Press
If you are stuck in a rut with your bench press gains. Then give the Reverse Grip Bench Press a try for the next 4-6 weeks to help spur on some new muscle growth!
A Tropical Storm “Wood Chopping” Workout
On September 11, 2012 Tropical storm Leslie hit the province of Newfoundland with 130+ km/h winds which knocked out the power for a couple days and did some serious wind damage. In my case I was quite lucky to get away with no major damages.
$1 Dollar Workout Gloves!
Save some money with these cheap home made weight lifting workout gloves. I’m not a huge fan of regular leather workout gloves because I find that they tend to be thick and bulky and this actually hinders my grip. But this cheap alternative works great
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