With all the contradicting information out there on strength training and muscular development, it’s no surprise people are confused about how they should or shouldn’t train. The Lean and Mean Training series gives you the muscle building blueprints you need to maximize results. The best exercises, the most effective rep ranges and the ultimate strategies […]
How Women Should Train for a Lean and Sexy Body
“Don’t lift weights! You’ll look like a man.” “Cardio is all you need to get in shape.” “Women need to train with high reps to tone the muscles.” If you could see my face hearing comments like that, it would look something like this: For years, female training has been marred by some of the […]
Lean and Mean Training: Building a Powerful Back
Having a strong back is paramount to athletic performance and having a well-rounded physique. A strong and developed back gives the body that desirable V-shape. It creates the illusion of having a smaller waist and wide shoulders. How should you go about training your back? Depending on your current training split, choose 2-4 exercises per session […]
Eating for Muscle and Strength
If your goal is to gain muscle, lose fat and/or increase your athletic abilities, you need to start paying attention to your diet. Eating right will have a far bigger impact on performance and aesthetics than training hard. You can’t out-train a bad diet, they say. From what I have seen, that statement is pretty […]
How to Train for Maximum Muscle Growth
I remember it vividly. I was probably around 6 or 7 years old watching The Terminator on TV (remember that opening scene? Of course you do). And then I saw Arnold for the first time. I was shocked. I couldn’t wrap my head around the size of this man’s body. Huge pecs and arms so […]
