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
Time Under Tension Workout
For this workout we are going to use timed sets to change up your training tempo and focus on doing high quality workouts with very strict and controlled form to help maximize muscle stimulation. The goal is to get that mind muscle connection going so you can isolate your targeted muscles and feel them growing from workout to workout.
Got Elbow Tendonitis Pain? Try this unique exercise…
One of the most common injuries or problems you’re going to hear about in the gym is Elbow Tendonitis.
This is also commonly referred to as “tennis elbow” or “golfers elbow” because it’s a common injury in those sports
Delicious High Protein / Low Carb Late Night Snack!
Delicious High Protein Low Carb Chocolate Peanut Butter Pudding Recipe. This one is really easy to make, it tastes awesome, and it fits the bill for a low carb high protein / low carb meal.
Killer Tricep Exercise: The JM Press
Would you like to build bigger arms and increase your bench press??? Of course you do, I mean why else would be you spending time on a bodybuilding website 😉 Well one killer exercise that can help you achieve those goals is the JM Press. This is a tricep / bench press assistant exercise that…
Do Your Joints Crack When You Workout?
Why do my joints make a clicking / cracking sound when I lift weights? Chances are have probably noticed that when you perform certain weight training exercises you may get a clicking, popping, or cracking sound in your joints. Especially the shoulder joint, elbow joint, knee joint, or hip joint.
Does Eating Fruit Make You Fat?
A common question that I hear from a lot of aspiring bodybuilders and fitness enthusiasts is:
– Does Fruit Make You Fat?
– Is Fruit Fattening?
– Can I Eat Fruit And Still Lose Weight?
Read my blog post to find out the answer
Complete Forearm Workout
Forearm and Grip Training is one of the most neglected things for most bodybuilders and fitness enthusiasts. A lot of people think that their grip will get adequate work from simply holding on to the barbells and dumbbells during your regular workouts. And while this does help, it’s not enough to maximize your forearm development.
Killer Back Workouts For Mass
This is a hard and heavy back workout that works the back from top to bottom. Lat thickness, lat width, as well as the spinal erectors.
The Truth About BroScience
Broscience is the predominant brand of reasoning in bodybuilding circles where the anecdotal reports of jacked dudes are considered more credible than scientific research. A lot of guys get their panties in a knot and get wrapped up in heated debates over BroScience VS. Real Science
Does Lifting Weights Stunt Your Growth?
Have you ever wondered: Does Lifting Weights Stunt Your Growth? Why Are Bodybuilders Short? Will Lifting Weights Make You Shorter? If so then you need to watch the video clip below
The 10-8-6-15 Rep Workout
If you are looking to add some variety to your workouts and stimulate some new muscle growth, then you should give the 10-8-6-15 rep workout a try for yourself. This was a popular workout routine that Vince Gironda (aka the Iron Guru) came up with back in the Golden Era of Bodybuilding, the Pumping Iron days, back in the mid-1900′s in Venice California
Healthy Snack Food – Popcorn!
When you think of health foods, popcorn probably doesn’t come to mind. But according to a new analysis by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania, popcorn contains just as many healthful antioxidants as many fruits and vegetables! 33 grams of popped popcorn provides 500 mg of polyphenols.
Summer Time Treat: High Protein ROOT BEER Float!
Summer is here and a great way to beat the heat is to kick back and enjoy a delicious Ice Cold Root Beer Float.
But I’m not talking about the regular Root Beer Floats that you’re used to having as a kid.
In this video I’m going to share a killer recipe that I just tried today for making healthy sugar-free & fat-free Root Beer Floats that are also high in protein!
Killer Trick To Burn More Fat During Your Workouts
If you are looking to speed up your metabolism, burn more calories, and lose that stubborn bodyfat without spending more time in the gym then you really need to check this out.
This is a killer fat burning training strategy that I got from Scott Abel. It’s called MET Training or Metabolic Training
Total Fitness Bodybuilding Reader Spotlight – “Rick Watkins”
There’s nothing I enjoy more than hearing about the success stories of my personal coaching students. And this one is from a 56 year old man, Rick Watkins, who just competed in his very first bodybuilding competition and won FIRST PLACE in his weight class
Blast Your Bench Program
