Posted by Victor Pride on March 11, 2011 · 8 Comments
I’m no fan of most supplements, I get most of my nutrients from healthy all-natural food. However, there are a few things I take that I feel work wonders for pre-workout energy, stamina and strength. 1) Black Coffee - My #1 favorite pre-workout supplement and just about the only thing that I almost always take before [...]
Posted by Victor Pride on February 2, 2011 · 3 Comments
Having a big chest is an impressive part of a good physique which is why Monday’s 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 [...]
Posted by Victor Pride on February 2, 2011 · Leave a Comment
Always strive to do one thing extra in the gym. One thing that you have never done before. That could mean.. Using a heavier weight then you have ever used before. Doing one more rep at a certain weight that you have never done before. Doing an exercise you have never done before. If every [...]
Posted by Victor Pride on February 2, 2011 · 19 Comments
Serge Nubret was an old school bodybuilder who concentrated on having an aesthetically pleasing physique rather than being a mass monster. To accomplish his physique Serge Nubret actually didn’t lift heavy weights. He lifted moderate weights for higher reps and very high volume. The goal of Serge’s routine is to force as much blood into [...]
Posted by Victor Pride on January 16, 2011 · Leave a Comment
There is a silly myth that when you start working out you need to go buy some “workout clothes”. Nonsense! Work out in whatever is comfortable and forget about what other people might think about you not wearing the “appropriate” workout clothes. Like there is such a thing. In the 80′s it was spandex, in [...]
Posted by Victor Pride on January 16, 2011 · 1 Comment
Early morning weight training is an excellent way to start the day. Whenever I put off training until afternoon or evening it is always on my mind as something I need to get done. It’s a nagging feeling. When I train early morning I can forget about it for the rest of the day - [...]
Posted by Victor Pride on January 9, 2011 · 1 Comment
It’s January, that time of year is upon us when the gyms are flooded with New Years Resolutioners (NYR). NYR’s are notorious for not knowing what they’re doing and then quitting after a couple weeks for lack of results. Aside from obvious cases where NYR’s have no idea what they’re doing, here are the most [...]
Posted by Victor Pride on January 1, 2011 · 2 Comments
1) Towel – Self explanatory. You need a towel to wipe up sweat, yours and other peoples. 2) Gym Chalk – Corporate globo-gyms don’t provide chalk for their members. They discourage it because it’s a pain to clean up. Well that’s their problem. Chalk is great because it helps you grip heavy ass weights. [...]
Posted by Victor Pride on December 18, 2010 · 3 Comments
Large forearms are one of the most intimidating and impressive parts of a man’s physique. You can tell a strong person by the size of their forearms. Some guys have impressive forearms without doing any direct forearm work, other guys (like me) were born with toothpick forearms and have to give them special attention. Forearms [...]
Posted by Victor Pride on November 20, 2010 · 4 Comments
#1) Weight Training will make you feel strong and fit – There is a reason this is number 1, it is the most important aspect. A feeling of strength and power will give you confidence you possibly never had. We have all heard the saying a strong body is a strong mind and it is [...]
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