There is no one program that is perfect for everyone. There are just too many variables - body type, height, genetics, metabolism, recovery rate, mind set, individual biomechanics, joint + ligament health, joint size, injuries, and many more. The best program for you is the one that adheres to your individual needs, your goals, starting point, body type, personal preferences and so on. If you are tall with tight hip flexors, it might not be suitable for you to have say Back-S

The relationship between Muscle Size and Strength has been argued and debated for a very long time. This is because the results of individuals who train with weights vary on such a large scale that it can be hard to determine what exactly solicited anyone's results. Introduce chemical warfare (Anabolic Steroids) and you can be sure the entire subject will become much more clouded than it even was before. The truth is your genetic potential for muscle size from a particular st

Exercise choice is an art form and makes all the difference when in pursuit of your dream physique. Free weights will always have their place in fitness, and they should still make up a portion of your program, however for a lot of people they leave too much margin for error. Bad form and poor weight selection lead to stagnated gains and possible injury. There are some incredible machines that ignite muscle growth and because of their mechanics, make it much easier to perform

If you are familiar with some simple laws of leverage and how range of motion effects bio-mechanics then you will know the concept behind this article. If you do a classic Barbell bicep curl with free weight, you will notice that when the range of motion hits that midway point (forearm x Upper arm angle at 90 degrees) it is by far the hardest part of the movement. This is due to the leverage angle - the resistance perpendicular to the ground (gravity), and the distance it is

What is important is that you make sure your muscles are challenged in every workout if you wish for continued change in body composition (bigger/ more muscle). The Challenge refers to the level of Intensity of the workout. There are many ways to challenge your muscles and make it more Intense for them, to solicit change - e.g. increase weight, increase volume, increase time under tension, decrease rest periods, use different exercise variations, decrease rep tempo, drop-sets

Words and numbers on a page cannot change your body - the program just provides a structure to your training so you manage to train all necessary body parts. Sticking to one program forever will eventually lead to plateaued progress because one singular day following your program cannot give you the same amount of stimulation compared to when you first performed it. Your muscles can adapt too well to the same stimulus, leading to diminishing returns. Unfortunately, this may c

When training on your own, working out to Positive failure on every set is necessary to maintain a high level of Intensity, which is vital for maximum growth. In order for your muscles to change and grow, they must reach a point when they cannot go any further. Your muscles will not grow if they are too comfortable, and comfort is the enemy in the gym. Micro Tears in the muscles only occur when under high levels of stress for a long period of time. It is these micro tears in

Stimulus is the determining factor when it comes to changing body shape. If you are eating right, and resting right and still not continuing to change, the answer can lie with your Training Approach. A fault in training approach is fundamentally the number one reason why people fail to change their physiques. No matter where you are in your training you should expect to improve indefinitely, and your training must reflect this. Make sure you are not making these mistakes: Bef

Leg Training is for many people the most challenging body part to train. This is because the Legs are the largest muscle group and require the most amount of Intensity to grow and adapt. The high Intensity factor is largely due to the heavier weights needed for Leg Training and the added cardio vascular output it requires. It's for these reasons that when you commit to training your legs you want the very best results from your efforts. Knowing you're doing things correctly a

No one misses International #ChestDay do they? Yet how often do you see an excellently built and shaped chest? Almost never. They're so many common mistakes modern day lifters fall into when training the most popular muscle group. These 5 Tips will go a long way to help rectify these problems. 1. Select Better Exercises When it comes to a large muscle group, the more angles you can hit it from the better, stop lingering on the bench press - it might not even be the best exerc