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Progressive Overload 101: What It Is, How It Works, and How to Apply It
Progressive overload made simple. Learn how to apply weight, reps, volume, and tempo increases to build muscle and strength.
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25 Lessons After 25 Years of Training
In this article, you'll learn 25 valuable lessons on training, nutrition, and recovery to help you become your best self. These tips are backed by science and over 25 years of experience.
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3 Active Recovery Workouts for Your Next Rest Day
In this article, you'll learn what active recovery is and why it's important for achieving your fitness goals. Plus 3 effective workouts to try on your next rest day.
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In Phase 3 of the P.B.S. model, you'll learn training and nutrition guidelines to help you to retain all of the muscle you’ve built before transitioning to a cut.
Get beach ready! Learn how to train and eat to maximize your hard work and finally carve out that jaw-dropping six pack.
In this video, Gaspari Nutrition athlete & IFBB Pro Robert Timms gives us his favorite shoulder exercises to build the classic shoulders he has on stage.
A lot of lifters ignore functional training simply because they don't understand its benefits. Learn how functional training can help you achieve your goals.
Even if you have access to a fully loaded gym, try adding these 6 dumbbell only lifts to your routine for increased strength, size, and athleticism.
Test your knowledge of training, nutrition and supplementation with this true/false quiz from Elliot Reimers. Do you have a degree in Swole-ology, or failing Gains 101?
David Morin has been a fitness cover model for more than a decade and is always shoot-ready. In this video, David gives you 3 tips for staying lean all year!
If you're not making the gains you are hoping to make, you need to read this article! Find out the 5 most common mistakes lifters make and how to fix them!
Having trouble getting your calves to catch up to the rest of your body? Try implementing these tips into your workouts and erase that problem in no time.
Body recomposition is difficult, but not impossible. In this article you'll learn several tips to help you simultaneously and successfully build muscle and lose fat.
Bodybuilder Chad Shaw presents an arm growing workout that focuses on high intensity arm work and training to failure.
In this video, Santi Aragon's training coach, Carlos Rodriguez (Pastor Pump), puts Santi through his full off-season back day. Try it for yourself!
Team Nutrex Athlete Anton Antipov stops by the Muscle & Strength Gym and shares three unique shoulder exercises that you probably haven't done before.
Stalling out on your military press? Join the club. Learn how to troubleshoot your overhead press so you can start putting on more plates.
Matt “Kroc” Kroczaleski is a world champion and world record holding powerlifter as well as a national caliber bodybuilder. Today Matt talks about using the tire deadlift to build strength and size!
IFBB Pro, Regan Grimes, breaks down how he likes to perform the T-bar Row. Check it out and give it a shot for yourself the next time you're training back!
Andy Chasse' talks training programs, and tells you if you're using a routine that's either too tough or too smart.
Want to train your entire upper body in one solid & concise workout? This intense & complete upper body cable workout will help you build the body you want!
Kurt "The Animal" Weidner talks about Day 2 of his 4 day workout split. On day 2, Kurt focuses on leg training.
In this video, Gerardo shows us one of his favorite bicep supersets to pump up his arms. Give it a shot for yourself during your next arm training session.
Having trouble isolating your back muscles? Nutrex Athlete Anton Antipov shares two back activation techniques he uses to create the ultimate V-Taper!
Time consuming training plans are great...if you're a professional fitness model! For the rest of us, try this more realistic training plan plus tips.
What are your weakest excuses for missing workouts? If you find them on this list, you might be making some of the most common (and lame) first world excuses.
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IFBB Pro and MHP athlete, Victor Martinez shows us 5 different triceps exercise variations he likes to use to add muscle mass to the back of his arm.
Take your workouts to the next level with these 3 effective timed methods. See how EMOMs, Supersets, & Timed Workouts will change your time in the gym.
Short on time? MuscleTech athletes Jenna Webb and Melanie Tillbrook designed this quick 30 minute toning routine that works the full body.
Held on Memorial Day weekend, the Murph is an annual test of endurance, willpower, and commitment to pay tribute to United States Navy SEAL Michael Murphy.
Kurt "The Animal" Weidner talks about Day 4 of his 4 day workout split. On day 4, Kurt focuses on training his lower body.
Team Nutrex athlete and IFBB Pro, Gerardo Gabriel, shares how you should perform dumbbell flys to maximize the chest contraction and stay injury free.
Nutrex Athlete Anton Antipov explains how to properly perform pyramid sets, giant sets and supersets! Learn more to take your workouts to the next level!
Plyometric training isn't just for athletes. Learn how to supplement your routine with plyo to build muscle and see explosive results!
When you study the body transformation stories contained on M&S, you will find the two keys to great results: precision eating and consistent progression overload.
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The upper portion of your pecs tends to be a lagging area for a lot of lifters. Learn which exercises Steve Kuclo uses to target this problem area.
David Morin finishes off his video series at Muscle & Strength with a simple and effective bicep/medial deltoid combo exercise! Try it out for yourself!
Have you ever wondered what it takes to prep for the biggest show in bodybuilding? Go behind the scenes with Ryan Terry as he preps for Mr. Olympia 2016.
When it comes to lifting, plateaus are inevitable for most people. Take these 11 tips into consideration and get back on track to building strength gains.
Ashwagandha is growing in popularity and for good reason. In this article, you'll learn why it's beneficial for athletes and how it can improve your training.
Kurt "The Animal" Weidner talks about the importance of cardio. Find out why Kurt does cardio year-round.
Learn how to use yielding isometrics and eccentrics to build lean muscle mass, strength, & to rehab from injuries. Check out how to use them in your workouts.
Is barbell bench press a safe exercise? Is incline, decline, or flat benching better than the other? Find out in this month's edition of training talk!
What's the point of following a strict diet only to reveal a weak core? Learn how to use planks to build a strong core that's functional and shredded.
MTS Nutrition CEO Marc Lobliner & M&S Purchasing Manager Joe Hudson smash chest and triceps with Dorian Yates style Beyond Failure Training!
Having a well-built upper chest is an important part of having an aesthetic physique. Learn how to maximize your upper chest training with these 8 tips.
Are you willing to embrace stretch marks, purchase a new wardrobe and take up more space? If so, Eric Broser shows you how to grow!
Can't seem to bust through that deadlift PR plateau, despite giving it your all every workout? Try these 3 exercise to improve your technique and strength!
Need a move that will really isolate your likely lagging rear delts? Give Cory Mathews's cable rear delt fly variation on an incline bench a try.
Get the lowdown on how down-low your squat should be, and the pros and cons of squatting to build power, versus squatting for bodybuilding.
WNBF Pro Bodybuilder Kurt Weidner shares his healthy muscle building recipes.
Robert Timms' around the world pull up routine builds your back by hitting the lats from different angles using different hand grips and positioning.
Get out of that plateau you've been stuck in for weeks! These 3 tips to increase your strength are backed by science & will help you achieve break your PRs!
