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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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Got a goal to destroy that bench press PR of yours? Some tricep accessory work will help and these 4 barbell tricep exercises are a good place to start!
We all want to eat healthier and exercise, but can't find the motivation to get started. Article includes 15 helpful tips to get you looking and feeling better.
You've been told all your life to lift with perfect form - but what if cheat reps could lead to more muscle? They can - but you have to use them correctly.
Have you been doing curls for months with nothing to show? You may have arm training all wrong. Check out Lee Boyce's top 3 exercises for arm development!
Embrace puberty, dump sugar, lift heavy...Strength coach and author Dan John tells you how to improve your athletic performance and build strength.
A few months back, we visited Steve Kuclo during his 2018 Arnold Classic Prep. In this video, The King Snake takes us through one of his Quad Workouts.
We met up with legendary master trainer Charles Glass & Physique Competitor Qaden Lee to get an inside look at what exercises really work to build shoulders.
![[Video] Epic Arm Blasting Workout w/ Steve Kuclo](https://cdn.muscleandstrength.com/sites/default/files/field/feature-image/videos/steve-kuclo-arm-workout.jpg)
Team ALLMAX athlete and IFBB Pro, Steve Kuclo, destroys his arms with this high volume arm workout just 4 weeks out from the 2019 Arnold Classic.
Gym Rat Joe: there's more to bodybuilding then bicep curls, bench press and sit-ups. Are you ready for gains? Then read on...
Most lifters love training arms & hate training legs. Get the best of both worlds with this full body circuit that utilizes leg exercises for rest periods!
Accept the fact that most people are quad-dominant and stop neglecting your quad training. Build your quads with Lee Boyce's top 3 choices for quad training!
Did you know that 80% of your results are likely coming from 20% of your gym work? Learn why you should start evaluating and refining your workouts today.
Thinking about adding more bicep and ab work? Cardio? Shoulder pre-hab? This article provides some insight on training volume and competing demands.
If you're trying to build massive shoulders but are focusing solely on lateral and front raises, you're selling yourself short. Get the scoop in this guide!
Strength coach Tony Gentilcore is here to teach you all you need to know about gym etiquette. Advanced lifters and trainers are not exempt from these rules!
Improve your gains and motivation with some interesting new approaches: single leg presses, liver tabs, cable pullovers, slow negatives and more!
Team GASP and IFBB Pro, Johnnie O. Jackson, absolutely destroys his shoulders while training at JoJ fitness in Dallas, Texas. Try it out for yourself!
It's time to stop neglecting your hamstrings. Check out this article for common hamstring training mistakes, how to fix them, and a hamstring workout!
Using the effective Mix of Methods training approach, MusclePharm's Cory Gregory helps you to build up your size and strength while losing fat using daily bodyweight workouts.
Blast through strength plateaus and learn how often to change workouts. Mike Mahler presents a workout that will end your current training immunity.
In this video, Joe Bennett tells us exactly what we should focus on during our warm ups to activate our muscles - which can lead to better workout sessions.
Are you breathing incorrectly? You might miss your next big squat or deadlift if so...
The trap bar is an underutilized piece of the equipment and when used appropriately can build explosive strength and power. Learn the best trap bar exercises.
The dumbbell pullover has fallen into obscurity. Bodybuilder Joseph Ohrablo explains proper form, and the benefits of performing dumbbell pullovers.
Plenty of lifters struggle with the genetic challenge of building bigger calf muscles. This 300 rep calf workout may be the solution they're looking for.
At the start of his prep for the 2016 NPC Nationals, Brandon Beckrich traveled to the M&S HQ to get some killer workouts in. Check out how he trains back!
Using the effective Mix of Methods training approach, MusclePharm's Cory Gregory helps you to build up your chest and triceps size and strength while losing fat.
Stuck at home with limited weights but still want to be challenged? These 7 strategies will take your workouts to the next level without adding sets, reps, and weight.
Bench press, lat pull downs and curls? No! Top strength coaches share their recommended 5 exercises, and you won't like them!
Not everyone is meant to pull from the conventional deadlift stance. Check out this article to find the perfect variation to maximize your deadlifting!
IFBB Physique Pro Ryan Terry reveals the three best ab exercises for a perfectly shaped midsection. You'll want to add these to your training immediately!
Joe Ohrablo talks about hardcore gyms, teens and creatine, improving the deadlift form, and the use of Olympic lifts for building muscle mass.
Poor grip strength can limit the amount of weight you're able to use during certain lifts. Learn the best exercises to help improve your grip strength!
Have you been getting stronger on bench press with little chest development to show for it? Give these 3 exercises a try for better pectoral growth!
If you're a weight room regular or just starting out, technique and form should be at the top of your priority list. Check out these 6 ways to coach yourself on your lifts!
A detailed look at muscle fiber types, and explains why you should be focusing on heavy and explosive lifts rather than time under tension.
In this video, Robert Timms takes us through his typical chest workout. Robert utilizes pyramid & reverse pyramid sets to pump up the volume in this workout.
Cover model Diego Sebastian shares his go-to arms and abs superset workout. Watch the video for the secret to cover ready abs, biceps, and triceps!
Boost your muscle growth by focusing on each muscle as you're training with these 7 lifting strategies to improve your mind-muscle connection.
Kris Gethin joins the Muscle & Strength team and teaches us a few things about how to properly target the calf muscles for growth. Check it out!
In this video, IFBB Men's Physique Pro & Beast athlete Brandon Hendrickson breaks down everything you need to know to perform the dumbbell upright row.
Think you know everything about the squat? Turns out knees out, chest up, and sit back aren't always the best options.
2018 Men's Physique Olympian Winner, Brandon Hendrickson, trains shoulders at the Muscle & Strength HQ. Give his workout a shot on your next shoulder day!
Natural bodybuilder Joe "the pro" Ohrablo explains non-linear periodization, and talks about the American Muscle TV show and Mike Mentzer.
Check out Kris Gethin's intense shoulder giant set routine and give it a shot during your next shoulder workout. Your future pump & gains won't regret it!
In this video, MuscleTech athlete and IFBB Classic Pro Santi Aragon shows you some tips on how to build an aesthetic and shredded chest. Give these a shot!
Can you train while traveling? Check out how Nutrex Athlete Anton Antipov trains with minimal equipment at his hotel gym while visiting Muscle & Strength!
From Instagram to magazines, these days it's all about the butt. Dr. John Rusin shares 4 new-to-you exercises that will help you build strong, sexy glutes.
![[Video] Fouad Abiad's Big Arm Day Workout](https://cdn.muscleandstrength.com/sites/default/files/field/feature-image/videos/fouad-abiad-arm-workout.jpg)
Kaged Muscle athlete, Fouad Abiad, takes us through his full arm superset workout. Give this workout a try on your next arm day for a pump like no other.
James Chan tells you how to tap into your instinct and train correctly for bodybuilding size and muscularity.
