The Tricep is made up of three muscles. Yea I know surprisingly not a lot of people know this. If these muscles are developed correctly you should have a nice horseshoe. Whats a horse shoe you ask? It’s another term thrown around in the fitness world because a well developed[…]
Came across this chart that shows the lower back muscle perfectly. Often called the Christmas tree by the hardcore fitness enthusiast this muscle is very important to workout. Let’s break it down. LOWER BACK Muscles: Erector spinae, Thoracolumbar fascia EXERCISES HyperextensionsSlightly flex your lower back at the top of the[…]
You should train your core in all three planes of motion. If you don’t, you’re probably overworking certain muscle fibers and underutilizing others, leaving you more prone to injury and less likely to develop those ripped abs that you want. Therefore, to hit all the planes of motion, you need[…]
Beta-alanine is technically a non-essential beta-amino acid, but it has quickly become anything but non-essential in the worlds of performance nutrition and bodybuilding. Also known by its trademarked name CarnoSyn®, it has become a shining star due to claims that it raises muscle carnosine levels and increases the amount of[…]
Don’t concentrate on curls; focus on heavy tricep, pushing, & pulling workouts like close-grip bench, seated rows, dips, etc
To lose 15 pounds in two months, you would need to ditch about 875 calories per day.
The first impulse for most while attempting to add size after a prolonged diet or even during their first “bulking” experience is to immediately eat all the bad foods they can to add both quick size while also satisfying their hunger and junk food craves. This is not the best[…]
Stick with cottage cheese! Cottage cheese is filled with casein protein, which is a very slow digesting protein that will keep your muscles supplied with protein all throughout the night and prevent a catabolic state.
It is important to cycle the amount of calories you eat throughout the week in order to stimulate fat burning. If you consume too few calories for too long, your body will adapt and decrease its metabolic rate. Therefore, it is best to have at least one day a week[…]
Protein is one of the three major, or macro, nutrients. Unlike carbohydrates and fats (the other two types of macronutrents), proteins are comprised of nitrogen-containing groups called amino acids. There are about 20 different types of amino acids commonly found in foods. All of them are important for building and[…]