I have a stomach ache, I don't want to go to the gym. I'm hungover, I don't want to go to the gym. I have a headache, I don't want to go to the gym. I'm sore, I don't want to go to the gym. I'm hungry, I don't want to go to the gym. I'm too tired from work, I don't want to go to the gym. I have to go shopping, I can't make it to the gym … [Read more...]
Vince Gironda, trainer of champions, referred to what he called the Alpha State. The Alpha State is when your body disassociates with any pre-conceived notions about what it is capable, pushing past any previous barriers with a vengeance. Not merely passing your previous performance with a rep or 2 but completely blowing it out of the water. Your mind and … [Read more...]
The real benefits of weight training have nothing to do with reducing body fat or a having nice build. The real benefits have everything to do with relieving stress, getting out aggression, building confidence, giving you a positive mental attitude, giving you pride, developing discipline, and giving you a rush like narcotics would do. In an emasculated … [Read more...]
Authors Note: Having never been to prison, the following article is pure speculation. Enjoy. We've all seen pictures or videos of prisoners and marveled at their excellent physical development. While no one is jealous of their predicament, many of them have bodies that make most regular men envious. One question often posed is "How do prisoners get so … [Read more...]
1) Lifting is King Lifting weights is King when it comes to getting in shape. If you doubt this, walk into any local gym and check what the most fit people in the gym are doing. They aren't walking on a treadmill staring at a TV, they are in the weight room lifting away. Lifting increases your heart rate. Lifting builds muscle, muscle burns fat, muscle ups … [Read more...]
"I would work out but I just can't seem to find the time." Sound familiar? What is really meant is "I would work out but I'm just not motivated enough." The time can always be found. It's as simple as turning off the TV, getting off the computer, turning off the video games, cancelling the trip to McDonalds and dragging yourself to the gym. Getting there … [Read more...]
I believe that the definition of definition is reinvention. To not be like your parents. To not be like your friends. To be yourself. Completely. When I was young I had no sense of myself. All I was, was a product of all the fear and humiliation I suffered. Fear of my parents. The humiliation of teachers calling me "garbage can" and telling me I'd be … [Read more...]
All the biggest, strongest guys use loose form, half reps, body english, and sloppy style to lift the most weight. A guy who never uses loose form to push more weight is a guy who has been lifting the exact same weight for a long time. If your form is always flawless it means you are not pushing yourself. It is impossible to maintain impeccable form and … [Read more...]
Train like an animal because if you don't you are just wasting your time. You are the Lion of the gym. Act like it. The Sheep and Cows can sit on a machine and watch TV but you're there for a purpose. You're there to strengthen your body and mind. The only way to do that is to push yourself past any limits you think might exist. The other weaklings in the … [Read more...]
Having a big chest is an impressive part of a good physique which is why Mondays are unofficially International Bench Day at gyms across the world. A big chest is not needed for any sports so you will see many muscular athletes with small chests. However, a big chest is aesthetically pleasing so you will see all good bodybuilders and physique's have a … [Read more...]
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