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Here are some tips that you can apply immediately so you can get back to making gains!

Here are the nine foundational CrossFit exercises to master if you want to excel in the sport of CrossFit.

If your goal is to build strength, in one way or another, you have probably run into a portion of an exercise that you just can’t get past.

More often than not, kettlebells have been associated with cardio. But if programmed properly, the kettlebell can build strength too.

This is the second of our four-part series on the basics of CrossFit by MuscleTech Ambassador John Porter Jr.

In the first of this four-part series, MuscleTech Ambassador John Porter Jr. gives you a crash course on CrossFit.

One of the biggest misconceptions about weightlifting is that success is only built in the gym. It’s not your fault. Magazines are constantly portraying an image of dudes lifting weights in the gym.

More often than not, we try our hands at some of the most complex and unnecessary exercises, thinking they are going to propel us to our goals faster. However, sometimes, mastering what I call [...]

A weighted carry is the ultimate, all-in-one exercise you can add to just about any routine.

For those athletes who are strained by the time crunch - whether it be due to juggling a career or a household – we know there are times when life has a way of dictating your path. The truth is, [...]

While the flat-bench dumbbell press – the dumbbell alternative of the barbell bench press and one of the best multi-joint chest presses for the mid-pec region – is commonly done with a [...]

Building a bigger chest ranks near the top of every guy’s list of training goals. So much so we’ll oftentimes go the extra mile in our eagerness to push past ordinary limits. So which of these [...]

More often than not, we try our hands at some of the most complex and unnecessary exercises, thinking they are going to propel us to our goals faster. However, sometimes, mastering what I call [...]

One of the best tests of pure strength is how you stack up on compound exercises. In an age of machines and concentration curls, there’s still nothing more impressive or satisfying than slapping [...]

Want to build a serious chest with striations and depth? Here are my top five exercises for full chest development.

If you want some serious training tips for building an awesome chest then listen up.

If you’re a student of bodybuilding, you know that the concept of not just overload, but progressive overload, is critical to long-term success. That is, it isn’t enough to increase the demands [...]

More often than not, we try our hands at some of the most complex and unnecessary exercises, thinking they are going to propel us to our goals faster. However, sometimes, mastering what I call [...]

As an athlete, every second counts. Every inch is crucial and can be the difference between winning and losing. That’s why speed is essential for any athlete at any level. Typically, the one who [...]

One of the best tests of pure strength is how you stack up on compound exercises. In an age of machines and concentration curls, there’s still nothing more impressive or satisfying than slapping [...]

Nobody wants to be known as the guy who skips leg day – and nothing completes a physique like a nice set of wheels!

Friends don’t let friends skip leg day, but legs without calves is like peanut butter without jelly. Well built calves form a balanced physique and are pleasing to the eyes (and soul, in my [...]

So you hammer your legs, but you cannot get your hamstrings to grow, or you want a solid hamstring workout that will get you off to a good start? Look no further

You can buy yourself a chest but if you want firm, round glutes you are going to have to work for them.

There are three major muscles that make up gluteal muscles: gluteus maximus, minimus and medius. In order to properly train your glutes, you must find out which of the muscle areas you are [...]

You can ignite your fitness routine significantly with the multiple squat variations that are able to target certain muscle groups more effectively.

The basic standing curl, whether done with a barbell, EZ bar, cable or even dumbbells, is a great place to start on arm day, and for good reason. With a shoulder-width grip on the bar, you hit [...]

How to put greater muscular stress on the rear delts just by re-arranging your training split.

Let’s do a quick experiment that I promise will teach you a lesson you can immediately apply to your training efforts.

To target the meaty long head, you’ll want to reposition your arms in an overhead position. Just about anyone at the gym can tell you the names of the three heads of the triceps, but few can go [...]

More often than not, we try our hands at some of the most complex and unnecessary exercises, thinking they are going to propel us to our goals faster. However, sometimes, mastering what I call [...]

When starting a musclebuilding program, one of the key body parts that most people put a large focus on is the biceps. It tends to be one of the highly noticeable muscle groups, and if you have [...]

You are only as strong as your grip. When trained properly, greater grip strength leads to gains in lifting power as well as endurance/stamina. Just ask any StrongMan, Powerlifter and even your [...]

When training arms, most people tend to forget about the triceps and focus on the biceps. However, without the triceps development, massive arms are not possible.

Big arms are something everyone covets but not everyone executes in a way that will properly develop them. I’ve pulled together my top five faves for the ultimate gun show.

More often than not, we try our hands at some of the most complex and unnecessary exercises, thinking they are going to propel us to our goals faster. However, sometimes, mastering what I call [...]

For most lifters, the bench press is the one exercise they can’t live without – and as such, skipping International Chest Day is never a problem. We’ve all seen the guys that skip leg day – [...]

One of the best tests of pure strength is how you stack up on compound exercises. In an age of machines and concentration curls, there’s still nothing more impressive or satisfying than slapping [...]

The coveted V-taper is every bodybuilder’s goal. It’s the visual illusion of a V structure, achieved through wide shoulders and back narrowing into a small waist.

If you want a wide, thick and strong back, then you want to do these exercises and workouts.

Planks are one of the most underrated exercises. Simple in theory, yet when performed correctly, can help strengthen the core and improve your overall training ability. A strong core is important [...]

When bodybuilders refer to the “back” muscles in their physique, they are usually referring to four muscle groups: the trapezius (“traps”), rhomboids, latissimus dorsi (“lats”) and the rear [...]

The ultimate dream of the ripped six-pack is not out of reach – try these 3 unique exercises to make them really pop!

Whether it’s one more trip to the beach or an upcoming vacation, you’ve only got a few weeks to take care of business before it’s too late.

Nothing completes a stellar physique like a set of rock-hard abs. Achieving success at any level of bodybuilding requires you to have deeply etched abs.

Are you a seasoned lifter who’s grown tired of traditional bodybuilding rep schemes? We’ve got something for you.

As an athlete, every second counts. Every inch is crucial and can be the difference between winning and losing. That’s why speed is essential for any athlete at any level. Typically, the one who [...]

When starting a musclebuilding program, one of the key body parts that most people put a large focus on is the biceps. It tends to be one of the highly noticeable muscle groups, and if you have [...]

“Lift heavier bro!” Whether you’re a bodybuilder, athlete or a fitness enthusiast, I’m sure you’ve heard this uplifting musclebuilding advice before. But gaining lean muscle isn’t as easy as it [...]

Here are some benefits to working with a training partner:

Whether you are new to the gym or an experienced weight lifter, the type of rep ranges you train within are a crucial factor when working toward your fitness goals.

Whether you're trying to boost your recovery from a workout or just your day-to-day life, here are a few things to consider.

One of the biggest and most debated concepts in all of lifting is how one can both build muscle and lose fat at the same time.

Here are some tips that you can apply immediately so you can get back to making gains!

Here are the nine foundational CrossFit exercises to master if you want to excel in the sport of CrossFit.

German volume training can be one of the most beneficial training programs you ever complete. The amount of progress you can make in such a short time is outstanding.

The basic standing curl, whether done with a barbell, EZ bar, cable or even dumbbells, is a great place to start on arm day, and for good reason. With a shoulder-width grip on the bar, you hit [...]

How to put greater muscular stress on the rear delts just by re-arranging your training split.

If your goal is to build strength, in one way or another, you have probably run into a portion of an exercise that you just can’t get past.

While the flat-bench dumbbell press – the dumbbell alternative of the barbell bench press and one of the best multi-joint chest presses for the mid-pec region – is commonly done with a [...]

More often than not, kettlebells have been associated with cardio. But if programmed properly, the kettlebell can build strength too.

Let’s do a quick experiment that I promise will teach you a lesson you can immediately apply to your training efforts.

We’ve collected and documented the eight most common mistakes, some of which you may be making without the slightest hint you’re doing something wrong. Consider this your chance to fix those [...]