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10 Reasons Why You Should Never Bench, Squat and Deadlift
Serious lifters know to stay away from these 3 compound lifts, not only because they're useless but can end up hurting you in the long run.
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13 Hilarious "After Leg Day" Memes That Only People Who Train Legs Understand
Anyone who trains legs knows that the days following leg day are the worst. Here's some humor to help alleviate the excruciating (but necessary) pain!
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IFBB Figure Pro Samantha Jerring flexing in the grocery shopping aisle.
Nutrex athlete, IFBB Pro, and self-proclaimed mustard connoisseur, Samantha Jerring, gives us a rundown of what her typical grocery haul looks like during her maintenance phase.
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Science Tells All: Get Shredded While You Sleep
Skip that last episode of your Netflix binge marathon and hit the hay. Sleep aids in fat loss and here are some ways to improve your quality of sleep!
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108 Kick Ass Workout Songs
Amplify your gains with this ultimate workout playlist from Muscle & Strength. Have any songs you feel should be on this list? Let us know in the comments section.
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50 Unwritten Gym Rules Every Bro Should Know!
Save yourself a lot of headaches by learning the real rules of the gym. This complete guide on etiquette covers everything from squat rack curling to personal hygiene.
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9 Gym Bag Essentials For People That Workout
Make sure you're well-prepared for a serious workout by packing these 9 essentials in your gym bag, and start turning good workouts into great ones!
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Who Is The Greatest Mr. Olympia Of All Time?
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Joe Weider's Mr. Olympia. Join Muscle & Strength as we crunch numbers and try to determine which bodybuilder is the greatest of all time.
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Lean man and woman doing a plank
Know the lingo before you hit the weight room. These definitions could help you learn how to maximize your effort in the gym.
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Samantha Jerring in the kitchen flipping her grilled chicken
Nutrex athlete and IFBB Figure Pro, Samantha Jerring, gives M&S a sneak peek at what her pre-workout nutrition looks like before she heads deep into her 2022 Olympia Prep!
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Is Poor Digestion Wreaking Havoc on Your Gains?
Your gut could be getting in the way of your ability to make quality gains, especially if it's not doing its job. Maximize your gut health with these tips!
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Road to 2016 Arnold with Brett Kahn - Episode III
Catch part 3 of IFBB Physique Pro Brett Kahn's prep for the 2016 Arnold Classic. This video includes the competition and Brett's takeaway from the Arnold.
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10 Gyms You Must Train at Before You Die
We've got a bucket list for you die hard lifters out there. Check out these 10 gyms you should train at before passing and start planning future trips!
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Early Riser: 7 Tips to Improve Your Early Morning Workouts
Feeling sluggish getting out of bed to workout in the morning? These 7 tips are exactly what you need to get focused and make gains in the morning!
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Sleep Science: Nature's Most Effective Performance Enhancer
Want to take complete advantage of your muscle growth, fat loss, and performance potential? It might be time to take complete control of your sleep cycle.
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Gym Glossary: 19 Terms That Every Beginner Needs to Know
If you're new to the gym or thinking about getting into weight lifting, you'll want to learn some of the vocabulary terms. These 19 terms are a solid start.
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Prebiotics, Probiotics, & Poop: 3 Questions Every Person Should Ask Themselves
As they say, “the road to health is paved with good intestines.”. Learn the answers to 3 important questions about prebiotics, probiotics, and poop!
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The Greatest Cheat Meals in the History of the Internet
Who doesn't love rewarding their hard work with an epic cheat meal? Check out our top 10 list of the greatest cheat meals in the history of YouTube!
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5 Steps to Improving Body Image & Overcoming Locker Room Phobia
New to the gym and afraid of the shared locker room? Check out these 5 tips to help with overcoming locker room phobia and improving your body image.
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6 Critical Sleep Tips to Build More Muscle at Night
A lot of the muscle building process doesn't happen in the gym, it happens in bed. Read these 6 tips to maximize your sleep and build bigger muscles.
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Muscle & Strength's 2017 Fitness Survey
Find out everything on challenges that make or break a great fitness plan, see which diets are easy to follow and much more about bodybuilding and fitness.
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3 Diseases Possibly Prevented (or Cured) by Diet & Exercise
You've probably heard most diseases can be cured by maintaining proper diet and exercise. This article breaks down the diseases that is actually true about.
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The Mental Game: 11 Mindset Tips For Focus And Motivation
When it comes to training, your mental focus can make or break your success. Check out these 11 mindset tips and get the most out of every single workout!
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Supplemental Brewing Protein Beer
No longer do you have to make the choice between a protein shake and few beers! The question is, would you knock back a couple of Brewtein beers post-workout?
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Side profile shot of a muscular bodybuilder wearing a black tank top in the gym
After taking a couple of years off from competing, IFBB Pro, Sadik Hadzovic is back to take you inside his journey and mindset to becoming a Champion.
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7 Ways To Have Fun With Your Fitness Outside Of The Gym
When you're dedicated to a fitness lifestyle, it's not easy to find ways to have fun outside of the gym. Here are 7 ways to have fun with your fitness!
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Hand Care for Lifters: Stop Tearing Calluses Today
Tired of the wear and tear lifting heavy puts on your hands? Try these hand care tips to keep your mitts healthy and looking good!
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41 Things You Should Never Do At A Commercial Gym
Yo, bro! It's time to clean up your act in the gym. These 41 tips might not help you become a better lifter, but they will help you gain respect and maybe even make a few friends.
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Gym Membership vs Home Gym: Choosing the Right Gym for You
Training in the right place can help you reach your goals faster. See if you're better off investing in a home gym or joining your local gym.
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12 Gym Bag Essentials with Calum Von Moger
3x Mr. Universe & Cellucor-sponsored athlete Calum Von Moger shares what items he thinks are essential to every lifter's gym bag.
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10 Fitness Instagram Accounts You Need to Follow
If you need extra motivation in your life, look no further. These 10 fitness Instagram accounts are sure to get you fired up to crush your next workout!
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What Equipment Should You Purchase for Your Home Gym?
Building your very own gym at home can be one of the best investments you make. Before you start buying random equipment, find out which pieces are necessary!
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5 Things You Can Learn From CrossFit
Love it or hate it, we could all learn something from the success of CrossFit. Learn which 5 things you should apply to your own training - no box required.
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7 Ways You're Wasting Your Time in the Gym
Does an hour go by before you finish your first set at the gym? You may be guilty of one of the 7 ways people waste time at the gym.
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Throwback Fitness: Old School Gym
In the Throwback Fitness series, Coach Myers profiles different hardcore gyms across the US. He kicks things off at Old School Gym in Ohio.
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Start the New Year Right: Awaken the New You
Ready for a better start to your New Year? Awaken the force within you by embracing these simple training principles that pave the way for success.
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M&S Sits Down With 8x Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman After Back Surgery
M&S sat down with new hall of famer Ronnie Coleman at the 2016 Arnold Classic to talk about his new honor, rehab, his brand, and more.
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Sleep Science: Nature's Most Effective Performance Enhancer (Part 2)
Want to take complete advantage of your muscle growth, fat loss, and performance potential? Learn how to take complete control of your sleep cycle.
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The Worst Gym Advice You've Ever Heard
Whether it's coming from a clueless bro or a well-meaning personal trainer, bad gym advice is everywhere. Learn which common tips you should ignore.
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Can't Seem to Get Out Of Bed? 8 Ways To Get Enthusiastic About Working Out
We all have our bad days. If you need a little extra mental shove to make it to the gym, try one of these 8 tactics to boost your enthusiasm.
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50 Bro-Friendly Workout Tips To Help You Decrease Gains
This bro-tastic muscle building article from Nick Ludlow features 50 bro-friendly workout tips that are sure to help you lose friends and decrease gym credibility.
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4 Fitness Tests You Should Be Able to Pass
Can you pass these 4 non-traditional fitness tests and prove to yourself how healthy you actually are? Check them out and see how your results measure up!
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Straight Z's: Sleep Science for College Students
Sleeping is arguably the most important variable to achieving your health and fitness goals. And for college students, you should probably start here.
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Training Talk: What Do You Love Most About Training?
What do you love most about working out? Join the discussion in this edition of Training Talk; We'd love to hear your thoughts on what makes training great!
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10 Fitness Professionals You Should be Following
There's plenty of questionable information and downright bad fitness advice out there. Let these 10 trusted fitness experts guide you.
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Ask Joe The Pro Vol. 10 - Who Are The Top 5 Naturals?
Natural bodybuilder Joe the Pro Ohrablo has the run down on all past Mr. Olympians, as well as the top 5 natural bodybuilders currently competing.
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M&S Heavy Vol. 1: Workout Music For Extreme People
Warning: This playlist is not for the faint of heart. If you're looking for tunes that bring the pain for some gains, you're in the right place.
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Dallas McCarver's Lifestyle: Nutrition, Training, Business & Work Ethic
We finish off our 3 part series with A Day In the life of Dallas McCarver 4.5 weeks out from the 2017 Arnold Classic. Check out how the 315lb pro lives!
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3 Unhealthy Habits Preventing You from Losing Fat
Have you developed any of these 3 unhealthy habits? If so, you're seriously preventing your fat loss success. Learn more about them and how to fix it!
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Thoughts Of A First Time Natural Bodybuilder
Jason Slepica tells you what it takes to transformation your physique from chubby to natural bodybuilding champion in a short period of time.
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