Bodybuilders Train Less Than You Think
It's commonly believed that it takes hours per day, many days per week, to build world class muscle. However, I've consistently found that such a training regimen is far too taxing to recover from. A recent study suggests even pro bodybuilders train a lot fewer hours per week than you'd think.
Muscle Activation Is More Dependent On Load Than Form
It's commonly believed that small tweaks to your exercise form can sometimes have huge results in terms of muscle activation, and you can use this to preferentially target certain muscles. However, it's far more important to focus on good progression first.
What To Expect When You Start Lifting
Beginners often have no clue what to expect when they start lifting. As a result, they set poor goals, have unrealistic expectations, and set themselves up for failure. You can avoid this using the guidelines set in this post, though your own progress may not be ideal.
Extreme Stretching For Size and Flexibility
Stretching has recently fallen out of favor as research has shown that it doesn't do what many people claim it does. But at the same time, more extreme stretching methods like weighted stretching may provide the missing link.
The Home Gym Guide
We waste a lot of time and money every year on gym memberships, travel time, gas. You can save a lot of time and money by assembling a home gym - and this investment will likely pay off in just two years of regular use. Here are a variety of home gym setups you can use, from a barebones to advanced setup. I also cover the best travel workout equipment.