Sick of cardio machines? Hit the trails to liven up your cardio workouts with fresh air and a challenging change of pace.
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Sick of cardio machines? Hit the trails to liven up your cardio workouts with fresh air and a challenging change of pace.
If you struggle with some of your lifts, a weak core may be at the "core" of the problem. Learning how to target and strengthen your core's muscle fibers will benefit you both in and out of the gym!
Busy moms can often feel as though we are drowning in a sea of responsibilities. But we don't have to sacrifice our nutrition in the struggle to stay afloat.
Looking for the perfect way to polish off your chest? We've got the top four picks right here!
Professional strongman Josh Bryant answers one of the most common questions about lifting.
These three machines are in nearly every gym, but you're not using them like Kris Gethin does. Yet. Open your mind to blow up your tris!
Tight hips can screw up your workouts—especially your squats. If you want to move with strength and authority in the gym—and everywhere else—learn how to swivel your hips like Elvis!
This is simple, strong lifting at its finest, presented by two of the giants of modern bodybuilding. Watch, learn, and grow.
If you're serious about your upper body, you need this workout in your arsenal. You'll move heavy weight, thrash every muscle fiber, chase high volume, and leave the gym with nothing left!
A baker's dozen worth of weeks into this project, and Kris is hitting his stride. His workouts are as intense and punishing as ever, he's more confident in open water than ever before, and even his "bad days" biking or running are productive.
Train your biceps and triceps with these incredibly effective and efficient supersets, courtesy of MuscleTech-sponsored athlete Abel Albonetti.
Using slow negatives and unique body positioning is the secret to building a show-stopping physique. Just ask rising fitness star Julian "The Quad Guy" Smith.
Every year there are upward of half a million gym-related injuries treated in emergency rooms. Direct from the ER docs who treated them, here are some of the gnarliest.
Sure, ice cream and fried foods will do the trick, but if you want to gain weight and still be healthy, consider these tips.
Give yourself a serious test of strength and performance with this three-move, 20-minute workout. That may not sound like much on paper, but in action, it'll be all you can handle!
That's one I, not two. Go low in volume and insanely high in intensity for more muscle and less fat with this five-day program!
Sun Salutations are a great warm-up or cool-down, but if you do enough of them, they can also turn into a serious workout! Master this sequence, try this challenge, and expect to see serious benefits!
If you're starting to get into running for the first time, take heed. You might think it's as simple as placing one foot in front of the other, but it's not. Nix bad running habits before you rack up the miles with these tips.
If modern life is bending you in half, you don't have to stand there and take it. Own your posture and improve your lifts, starting now.
Are you an ectomorph, endomorph, or mesomorph? The type of body you were born with can have a big impact on how effective your workout will be. Develop a program that matches your body type and get ready for some big gains!
Who says a squat rack is the only way to train legs? Build real-world strength, iron out imbalances, and seriously challenge your core with these lower-body moves!
Tired of logging too many precious hours in the gym, or shortcuts that shortchange your gains? Get the most out of your workouts with these three changes.
Use these three unique movements to feel that peak contraction like never before, and experience growth like you've never seen!
Learn how to keep your motivation going strong when maintenance is your goal.
There's nothing fancy about strongman training. It builds strength and power one step at a time. And it can help just about anyone get stronger, bigger, leaner, and meaner. Here's where to start.
If, when you think of oatmeal, all you come up with is butter and brown sugar, you've got a universe of new flavors to explore. Here are four recipes to power up your porridge.
Spinach is one of the most nutritious foods around. Just don't get stuck in the same old rut. Be strong to the finish with these delicious recipes.
Strength coach Charles Staley offers up his hard-earned wisdom about how to balance strength, body composition, and overall health as the years go by. From programming to choosing movements to flexible dieting, he touches on everything you need to know to plan out your lifting life!
This elusive concept has the power to recruit more muscle fibers and unlock massive gains. But it's not always easy to do! This one simple technique can help.
Got eight weeks to look great? We've got your plan. Or rather, Steve Cook, Jay Cutler, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Kris Gethin do. Follow their lead, and crush your goals by fall!
In preparation for his second back surgery, Patrick's doctor told him he needed a BMI of 32 before they could operate. Patrick chose to drop the weight and get fit.
Week 11 was full of the unexpected. Week 12, on the other hand, is all about the grind. Their spontaneous half-marathon completed, Kris Gethin and Sunshine head back to the gym and to a local pond to continue adding muscle, burning fat, and mastering the complexities of open-water swimming.
Putting more weight on the bar is every lifter's goal. Believe it or not, it's easily attainable with the right approach and techniques.
Push your outdoor training to the extreme with these three high-intensity, total-body workouts from Mike "Thor" Kundla. This is what training outdoors should feel like!
You want to get slimmer and sexier, but you just can't cross the threshold and join a gym. If you want to make real, lasting progress, get over it and step on in!
This month's picks include our favorite lifting footwear (Spoiler: It's not shoes!) and the recovery tool your body is begging for.
Some of our BodySpace members are ripping apart perfectly good sleeves with their biceps and triceps. Check out our twelve favorites!
This delicious powerhouse of protein, carbs, and healthy fats is the perfect post-workout body booster. Further proof that as long as you own a blender, good nutrition and delicious treats will never forsake you!
Experience giant-sized physique gains with a new twist on a classic training principle. You can follow Jim or build your own workouts with this template!
Finally, a protein pancake with almost no carbs or fat. Get your flapjack freak on with this quick-as-you-please treat!
He’s a dedicated lifter. He wants to bring club culture into the gym. He collects sci-fi inspired jewelry. And all he wants is to join your workout and maybe draw a small crowd.
Break free from the basics. Take your core training to the next level with these exercises.
Static stretching and basic cardio are out. Dynamic stretching and workout-specific exercises are in. Use these tips to make the most of your next warm-up session.
Nothing will bring bubbles of fear to the lips of your opponents like massive shoulders. Put a load on your delts today to show the world what you've got!
What better way to follow up on yesterday's superset bombardment on your upper body than with a serious onslaught to your lower body?
Start your 9-week journey with a full-body workout to hit all the major muscle groups as you work your way toward the ultimate goal—the goal of gains.
A family member joked about LaDawn's weight at Christmas, prompting a night of Netflix and food binging. Learn how she transformed her body and mind after hitting rock bottom.
A lot of people do it, but many don't know how or why. If you're looking to maximize the value you can receive from the fitness world's favorite accessory—and you should be—you owe it to yourself to read this article!
Choose your own ab-venture! Design your program by choosing exercises from this proven list of ab-targeting moves, and bring out every ripple of your scorching summer six-pack.
If you're thinking the Buff Dudes are going to ease up a bit in this last week, think again. Rest up now or forever hold your sore muscles.
If you're thinking the Buff Dudes are going to ease up a bit in this last week, think again. Rest up now or forever hold your sore muscles.
One more day of rest before you tackle the next phase in your heroic quest for the Goblet of Gains.
With all the work you've done on your arms so far, is there still room for growth? You're damn right there is!
A Herculean upper body is a job requirement for Tennessee Titan linebacker Brian Orakpo. But Brian doesn't spend all his time "clangin' and bangin'" at the gym. Check out his surprising outdoor upper-body routine.
You can get through most of your daily life with nothing more than shorts and a T-shirt. But when it's time to look really good, you've got to up your game. Here's how.
This is it: the last active day of the Buff Dudes' Journey for the Goblet of Gains. One more day until you pierce the mystery surrounding the goblet and complete your quest.
Noble warrior, you have completed your journey and have the Goblet of Gains. What you will learn today will nourish you for the rest of your life!
When it's time to drink from the Goblet of Gains, only the symmetrical need apply. What's an upper-body training day without a lower-body workout to match?
One more day of rest before you tackle the next phase in your heroic quest for the Goblet of Gains.
With all the work you've done on your arms so far, is there still room for growth? You're damn right there is!
When it's time to drink from the Goblet of Gains, only the symmetrical need apply. What's an upper-body training day without a lower-body workout to match?
One more day of rest before you tackle the next phase in your heroic quest for the Goblet of Gains.
With all the work you've done on your arms so far, is there still room for growth? You're damn right there is!
When it's time to drink from the Goblet of Gains, only the symmetrical need apply. What's an upper-body training day without a lower-body workout to match?
One more day of rest before you tackle the next phase in your heroic quest for the Goblet of Gains.
With all the work you've done on your arms so far, is there still room for growth? You're damn right there is!
This is it: the last active day of the Buff Dudes' Journey for the Goblet of Gains. One more day until you pierce the mystery surrounding the goblet and complete your quest.
Whether you want to build big, defined hamstrings or just build the strongest, most injury-resistant body possible, the lying hamstring curl is one exercise you need to master. Here's everything you need to know!
Turn this everyday protein staple into a dish you'll crave with these chef-approved recipes.
Don't let your sweet tooth guilt trip you out of enjoying the sweeter things in life! These easy-to-make treats will satisfy even the pickiest peanut butter connoisseur.
Anyone at any age can get stronger. But is 1RM strength worth the risk as time rolls on? An elite strength coach breaks it down.
If you're thinking the Buff Dudes are going to ease up a bit in this last week, think again. Rest up now or forever hold your sore muscles.
This is it: the last active day of the Buff Dudes' Journey for the Goblet of Gains. One more day until you pierce the mystery surrounding the goblet and complete your quest.
Noble warrior, you have completed your journey and have the Goblet of Gains. What you will learn today will nourish you for the rest of your life!
Nothing will bring bubbles of fear to the lips of your opponents like massive shoulders. Put a load on your delts today to show the world what you've got!
With all the work you've done on your arms so far, is there still room for growth? You're damn right there is!
If you want be every inch the warrior, it's important to integrate both moderate and high-intensity cardio into your routine. Today, high intensity is the name of the game. Prepare to suck wind.
Squats, bridges, and presses? That should be music to your ears…and glutes and delts. As the lifting portion of week four comes to a close, challenge yourself to build your foundation the right way.
If you're thinking the Buff Dudes are going to ease up a bit in this last week, think again. Rest up now or forever hold your sore muscles.
If you want be every inch the warrior, it's important to integrate both moderate and high-intensity cardio into your routine. Today, high intensity is the name of the game. Prepare to suck wind.
Squats, bridges, and presses? That should be music to your ears…and glutes and delts. As the lifting portion of week four comes to a close, challenge yourself to build your foundation the right way.
When it's time to drink from the Goblet of Gains, only the symmetrical need apply. What's an upper-body training day without a lower-body workout to match?
There's no room for slacking in phase two, noble traveler. You might have mastered cardio, but today you must forge ahead—as strong and determined as ever—and harness the upper-body strength needed to go for the Goblet.
One more day of rest before you tackle the next phase in your heroic quest for the Goblet of Gains.
With all the work you've done on your arms so far, is there still room for growth? You're damn right there is!
Nothing will bring bubbles of fear to the lips of your opponents like massive shoulders. Put a load on your delts today to show the world what you've got!
What better way to follow up on yesterday's superset bombardment on your upper body than with a serious onslaught to your lower body?
With all the work you've done on your arms so far, is there still room for growth? You're damn right there is!
Nothing will bring bubbles of fear to the lips of your opponents like massive shoulders. Put a load on your delts today to show the world what you've got!
With all the work you've done on your arms so far, is there still room for growth? You're damn right there is!
If you're thinking the Buff Dudes are going to ease up a bit in this last week, think again. Rest up now or forever hold your sore muscles.
If you had to pick out one muscle that really defines the King of the Dinosaurs, what would you say makes Tyrannosaurus Rex so deadly? Aside from those jaws, it's those legs. Now go build a pair that will make your prey shake!
Nothing will bring bubbles of fear to the lips of your opponents like massive shoulders. Put a load on your delts today to show the world what you've got!
Start your 9-week journey with a full-body workout to hit all the major muscle groups as you work your way toward the ultimate goal—the goal of gains.
Noble warrior, you have completed your journey and have the Goblet of Gains. What you will learn today will nourish you for the rest of your life!
Oh, dude, you're almost there! Plant your feet firmly on the ground and stride to your prize.
If the Goblet of Gains is made of gold, will you be able to lift it? After this workout, just barely.
Oh, dude, you're almost there! Plant your feet firmly on the ground and stride to your prize.
If the Goblet of Gains is made of gold, will you be able to lift it? After this workout, just barely.
Your experience is high. Your stats are huge. Time for the final push to the Goblet of Gains and to get your initials on the all-time leaderboard! But are you really ready?
You're getting so close to your destination. Your legs are tired. Your back is tired. Your arms are tired. You must laugh at that fatigue, and march on!
You're more than halfway through your first week and probably feeling sore. Epic gains require epic recovery! Use this day of rest to prepare your muscles for what's to come.
Tackle total-body power moves with deadlifts and pull-ups to get you leveling up in your quest for sweet muscle gains.
How do you tell a Buff Dude from a mere mortal? Big shoulders and big traps. Yeah!
If you're thinking the Buff Dudes are going to ease up a bit in this last week, think again. Rest up now or forever hold your sore muscles.
Keep leveling up in your quest for gains by conquering the heavy front squat and infamous incline press in today's full-body workout.
The combination of a solid core and powerful legs gives you a kick-ass foundation for everything athletic you want to do in life.
The combination of a solid core and powerful legs gives you a kick-ass foundation for everything athletic you want to do in life.
The combination of a solid core and powerful legs gives you a kick-ass foundation for everything athletic you want to do in life.
Gut it out, paying special attention to your core as you close in on your ultimate goal.
Just how strong can your legs get? There's always room for growth.
Get ready for more total-body workouts and exponential gains as you enter the final week of phase one. Next week, everything changes.
You've got one more total-body workout before successfully conquering phase one. Use this rest day to recover and prepare for more seriously-heavy lifts.
When you train your chest and back, you exercise some big muscles—not as bit as the quads and glutes but still formidable.
With two weeks to go, this is a great day to do some stretching, get some cardio, and prep your meals for the week to come.
Gut it out, paying special attention to your core as you close in on your ultimate goal.
Just how strong can your legs get? There's always room for growth.
Excellent work this week. You've worked hard in your journey for the Goblet of Gains and earned a couple days of rest.
The combination of a solid core and powerful legs gives you a kick-ass foundation for everything athletic you want to do in life.
Gut it out, paying special attention to your core as you close in on your ultimate goal.
Just how strong can your legs get? There's always room for growth.
The combination of a solid core and powerful legs gives you a kick-ass foundation for everything athletic you want to do in life.
Just how strong can your legs get? There's always room for growth.
Excellent work this week. You've worked hard in your journey for the Goblet of Gains and earned a couple days of rest.
The combination of a solid core and powerful legs gives you a kick-ass foundation for everything athletic you want to do in life.
Gut it out, paying special attention to your core as you close in on your ultimate goal.
Just how strong can your legs get? There's always room for growth.
The combination of a solid core and powerful legs gives you a kick-ass foundation for everything athletic you want to do in life.
Just how strong can your legs get? There's always room for growth.
Leg day yesterday means sprints today. Our condolences! Today, as you're completing your clock-crushing cardio session, keep your mind on the goal and the gains.
You finish Phase 2 with an epic battle against a new foe: The Superset! Today, lift and prepare.
When you train your chest and back, you exercise some big muscles—not as bit as the quads and glutes but still formidable.
With two weeks to go, this is a great day to do some stretching, get some cardio, and prep your meals for the week to come.
Gut it out, paying special attention to your core as you close in on your ultimate goal.
Just how strong can your legs get? There's always room for growth.
With two weeks to go, this is a great day to do some stretching, get some cardio, and prep your meals for the week to come.
Gut it out, paying special attention to your core as you close in on your ultimate goal.
Just how strong can your legs get? There's always room for growth.
If you're trying to starve yourself into a better body, you've got it all wrong. The path to a lean physique runs right through the kitchen.
All it takes is a pencil, or a smartphone, to do this during your workout. But few lifters actually give it a second thought, and they wonder why they don't seem to be getting bigger and stronger. No more!
How much damage do you think you can do in just 8 working sets? You're about to find out. Mentally prepare yourself, then leap into this classic lower-body routine from The Shadow himself!
Ne-Yo doesn't just kill it onstage, he kills it in the gym, too. Find out how this star's trainer puts him through the paces to keep him fit and flexible.
When you train your chest and back, you exercise some big muscles—not as bit as the quads and glutes but still formidable.
With two weeks to go, this is a great day to do some stretching, get some cardio, and prep your meals for the week to come.
Gut it out, paying special attention to your core as you close in on your ultimate goal.
Just how strong can your legs get? There's always room for growth.
Gut it out, paying special attention to your core as you close in on your ultimate goal.
Just how strong can your legs get? There's always room for growth.
Gut it out, paying special attention to your core as you close in on your ultimate goal.
Just how strong can your legs get? There's always room for growth.
Gut it out, paying special attention to your core as you close in on your ultimate goal.
Just how strong can your legs get? There's always room for growth.
A 10-mile run on Saturday. Cycling 80 miles and a three-mile run on Sunday. Chest, tris, and swimming bright and early Monday morning. That's the life Kris Gethin is leading right now, and sometimes, the sheer workload is even hard for him, the master of high-volume training, to wrap his brain around.
Noble warrior, you have completed your journey and have the Goblet of Gains. What you will learn today will nourish you for the rest of your life!
There's no room for slacking in phase two, noble traveler. You might have mastered cardio, but today you must forge ahead—as strong and determined as ever—and harness the upper-body strength needed to go for the Goblet.
This workout might look familiar. You've done it once before, but today is a fresh opportunity to attack it with extra intensity.
You finish Phase 2 with an epic battle against a new foe: The Superset! Today, lift and prepare.
Gut it out, paying special attention to your core as you close in on your ultimate goal.
You've made it to the final world: World 3. Here, you'll find supersets aplenty, and develop the mobility you'll need to grab the Goblet of Gains by its gleaming, jewel-encrusted stem.
What better way to follow up on yesterday's superset bombardment on your upper body than with a serious onslaught to your lower body?
When you train your chest and back, you exercise some big muscles—not as bit as the quads and glutes but still formidable.
Today's workout will feel like a bear after yesterday's lower-body pounding, but it's your last gasp before a whole new phase, so embrace the suck and move beyond it!
Consider today's lower-body workout your true boss battle against the mighty superset. And be prepared for a struggle! This is the type of training that makes all the difference.
Wake up and shine. It's time to embrace the grind in your final upper-body routine of the phase.
Leg day yesterday means sprints today. Our condolences! Today, as you're completing your clock-crushing cardio session, keep your mind on the goal and the gains.
One more session to go this week! It'll be quick, but if you do it right, each minute will feel like 10. Bring the intensity!
Today, step back from the barbell and embrace the sweat. It's time for more HIIT.
Today, step back from the barbell and embrace the sweat. It's time for more HIIT.
Squats, bridges, and presses? That should be music to your ears…and glutes and delts. As the lifting portion of week four comes to a close, challenge yourself to build your foundation the right way.
If you want be every inch the warrior, it's important to integrate both moderate and high-intensity cardio into your routine. Today, high intensity is the name of the game. Prepare to suck wind.
When it's time to drink from the Goblet of Gains, only the symmetrical need apply. What's an upper-body training day without a lower-body workout to match?
It's your last day before the final phase of your journey. Rest up. You'll need it.
You finish Phase 2 with an epic battle against a new foe: The Superset! Today, lift and prepare.
Another week in the scrolls. Now kick back, relax, and get ready for the final week of training before your epic Phase 2 boss battle.
Work on size and make muscle memory your friend with today's lower-body workout. Raise a shaker bottle to glute gains!
This is it: the last active day of the Buff Dudes' Journey for the Goblet of Gains. One more day until you pierce the mystery surrounding the goblet and complete your quest.
It's time to build those wheels. Today, you'll work to carve a strong lower body to help power you through your journey.
Sore? Good! You've earned it. Indulge in the first rest day of Phase 2.
Your second upper-body workout of the week is a chance to bring the same intensity to a different set of movements. Get beastly strong with this one-two punch of compound and isolation work!
Think you're ready to slay advanced foes and harness the power of magic powders? Not so fast, young one. First, you need to find your footing in training and eating right, and emerge victorious from your first boss battle.
The full-body training of World 1 has made you a force to be reckoned with. Now it's time to change your split, learn new lessons, and face down new adversaries in World 2!
You've made it! This is it: the final world. But it's also the most difficult one. Your strength, endurance, determination, and overall toughness will be tested in the fires of this dark, volcanic landscape.
Forget everything you thought you knew about cooling down. Recent research indicates it's less about reducing muscle soreness and more about kicking off your recovery.
It's great to choose a healthy main protein source at summer barbeques, but unhealthy side dishes can still wreck your diet. Fortunately, you have options.
To cheat or not to cheat? And how big to go when you do cheat? The answer may surprise you. A cheat meal, done right, can actually help you burn more fat!
Canadian fitness expert and success coach Craig Ballantyne says waking up 15 minutes earlier than normal every morning may be just the thing you need to crush your loftiest goals in life. In other words: You snooze, you lose.
The same old routine got you down? Test your legs and your will against these six quad burners. Then call work to let them know you might need extra time to get out of bed tomorrow morning!
Temperatures won't be the only thing heating up the sand this weekend. Try this quick summer workout to get your chest and arms sizzling!
A surprising number of athletes suffered the same serious injury at this year's CrossFit Games regionals. Could it have been avoided? Hell yes! Here's what went wrong, and how every lifter can bullet-proof themselves against it.
Game of Throne fans, are you ready for the Game of Iron? Amber Abweh is conquering the powerlifting world as Swoleesi!
If you're still performing the quick series of pre-workout stretches you learned in elementary school, your flexibility routine is past due for an overhaul. Here's what you need to know.
To build strength and size, you need both low reps and epic burnouts. But not all moves lend themselves to both approaches! Rather than risking life and limb under the bar, use these smart approaches!
Later, lobster. Bye, bye filet mignon. Save your dough and grow with this Kali Muscle-approved meal.
When your energy and motivation are in the dumps, only the true metal masters can push you through your workout. Put away the R&B and let Ozzy and Anthrax fuel your reps.
Want to build strength and explosiveness, pack on muscle mass, and shred body fat in the most efficient way possible? Behold the power of Jim's Power-Pyramid training technique!
If you've ever let an underequipped gym get in the way of your workout, you can stop now. With tips from several Optimum Nutrition sponsored athletes and a bit of creativity, you can always crush a good session.
When you need a quick snack that won't sabotage your macros, there's just no beating a good protein pancake. We'll show you how in under a minute.
The Anderson Prep Academy works to teach students discipline, drive, and structure. The Lift Life Foundation helped them build a gym worthy of their goals.
Some say it's hyped, but others say it's just misunderstood. Hear from the researcher behind the most important studies and make your own decision!
Are you trying to build muscle, but not seeing results? Read on for the top 5 muscle-building supplements for faster gains!
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Your one-week, lean-muscle building meal plan, plus the 15 best lean-muscle building foods.
For anyone who is looking to pack on some serious mass, one of their top priorities will be to determine what the best training method is. Here are 5 workout set-ups to pack on serious muscle. Learn more.
The clown princes of online fitness, aka Brandon and Hudson White, stop by to talk about their incredibly popular YouTube channel, their evolving approach to fitness education and satire, and their upcoming program and video series with Bodybuilding.com.
Not every quest is about rescuing some princess. Some are about hunting the most precious of treasures: sweet, sweet muscle gains. Across nine weeks and nine video game levels, the one and only Buff Dudes will help you transform your body, crush your goals, and develop an arsenal of techniques to keep you growing for years!
Is a bodyweight bodybuilder even a thing? It sure is! Here's how Danny Kavadlo helped craft one athlete's physique to take home the top prize!
WBFF pro bodybuilder Lee Constantinou went from lean martial artist to competitive bodybuilder in a matter of months, and has never looked back. He's taken to the stage 10 times in the past six years, and he shared his plan for how to get there, feel good doing it, and develop your crucial plan for afterward.
What happens when you combine flawless football genetics with a walk-on's relentless work ethic? Clay Matthews, the NFL's best linebacker.
Cold exposure, ranging from cryotherapy to ice baths, is trending in the weight-loss world, but what if something a little less brutal could deliver the same metabolism-boosting benefits?
The grocery aisles are barely wide enough to contain IFBB pro standout Evan Centopani. This world-class competitor knows all the tricks about how to gain mass on the cheap. Join him on shopping day!
The world has gone booty-crazy. If you want to keep up with the trend, you don't need to buy butt-lifting jeans or underwear; you need to lift!
We've all heard it before, the theory that doing cardio on an empty stomach after an overnight fast sends fat burning into overdrive. If only it were true.
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It's time to give nuts their due. These top five have been through the grinder and earned their place in the nutritional hall of fame.
In this article I will be sharing with you extensive details about the deadlift including a beginning and advanced program.
Pat had been big forever—so big that he could gain 100 pounds in a little over a year and not even notice a difference. But then he turned his life around, one literal step at a time. On the verge of his first-ever competition, the star of Bodybuilding.com's popular YouTube series joins us to get real about life-changing transformations.
Along with increased attention to your diet, you are likely trying to eat every three hours... Now, do you have to be extremely anal about this? Absolutely not! Consider what I have below and see if you agree.
Wonder what it's like to train with the Fittest Man on Earth? Follow Mat Fraser on his way to defend his CrossFit Games title in this exclusive video series.
Neither snow nor rain nor heat, nor a very long plane ride, can keep Kris from completing his daily workout.
These 5 salad recipes are healthy, full of protein, and are super easy! What more could you ask for?
Avoid late-night dietary disasters that can ruin your physique and even your sleep. Here are the 5 worst offenders, and 5 great alternatives for when you've got the munchies.
Add some intensity to your training with tips from the biggest star in the UFC: featherweight champion Conor McGregor.
Check here for the latest articles released on Bodybuilding.com! This page will always contain our most recent articles. What's New? Now you know!
C'mon, the sunshine and warm temperatures are practically begging you break a sweat outdoors. Check out these activities for having fitness fun in the sun.
Kelsey's wake-up call was seeing "175" staring back at her from the scale. First, she cleaned up her diet. Then, she lost the weight. Now, she looks like a model and competes in physique contests!
Ready to change your physique, but can't work out in the gym? There is no need to worry. Whatever the reason, being forced to work out outside the gym doesn't have to limit your progress. Check out this great at home workout plan.
Sun's out, guns out! Grow like a pro with the ultimate science-based program for insane gains.
Unleash new triceps growth by following the right arm workout for your goals. Here are 6 that can work for almost anybody!
You don't need to spend all week in the gym to build max muscle. This 4-day plan is big on intensity, short on time, and huge on results.
Let these intense dumbbell workouts breathe new strength and size into your results. Put your back, chest, legs, shoulders in a position to succeed!
Guys get ripped for being kitchen novices, but these pillars of nutrition can elevate you to pro status.
You've seen plenty of articles saying what your macronutrients mean. But what's involved in turning a plate of food into a usable set of data? The 'Skinny Guy Savior' Vince Del Monte breaks it down.
While in Europe for both work and holiday, Kris ventures out of the gym for a high-altitude adventure, then ventures in to the hotel gym for minimalist workouts. This is how hybrid athletes make the most of every day, no matter where they are!
Over the last decade, you've watched as Kris Gethin built muscle, burned fat, and transformed his body along with yours. Now he's embracing a challenge like nothing you've ever seen. While continuing to train like a bodybuilder, he will also prepare himself for a full-distance triathlon: a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bicycle ride, and a full marathon of 26.22 miles. His goals: put his mind and body through hell, defy the odds, and become a hybrid athlete.
Improving your bench press takes more than just adding weight to the bar. Pro powerlifter Mark Bell offers valuable pointers on making your bench bigger and better than ever.
It's our favorite childhood memory: a whiff of chocolate chip cookies baking in the oven. These treats taste equally great but are loaded with muscle-building protein!
Check out this master list of the most result-producing arm routines in bodybuilding history!
You don't have to get pinned to get hurt on the bench. Here's the surprising place you may be putting your delicate shoulders at risk, and how to set up strongly for your heaviest sets!
Make meal prep easy and sink your teeth into these meaty recipes that will delight your tongue while building your muscles.
Add intensity to any workout with Jim Stoppani's unique pump protocol. Do it with curls, raises, rows, presses, or any other dumbbell move you can think up. Choose your exercise and increase your results!
Jumping rope isn't just for kids. It's a fantastic way to build stamina and athleticism, burn fat, and start or finish any workout. Here are the fundamentals you need, and how to progress them!
Bulking can be a hell of a lot of fun, but there's more to it than eating everything in sight. The Buff Dudes are here to help you get the right kinds of gains!
People confuse the two a lot, but there are some very interesting differences on both the inside and the outside of these two root vegetables.
Heavy lifting. Hard, time-efficient cardio. Targeted nutrition and supp choices. That's what builds today's IG-worthy abs, and it's what will carve out yours, too.
To build your ultimate abs, you've got to double down with a routine that makes your core cry. Here's how Craig Capurso does it.
On his mission to graduate from high school in better shape than he started, Dylan lost 100 pounds and gained heaps of confidence.
Yes, you can live the fit life and have room for serious indulgence. But when shredded six-pack abs are in your sight, the game changes. Here's the approach you need.
Sculpt your perfect six-pack in just four weeks with this precise blend of dynamic core-strength work, punishing ab circuits, and fat-melting cardio!
Think specialized training is the only way to get stronger? Think again! Use this simple full-body routine to fill the gaps that the big lifts might miss, making your numbers on them stronger!
Annemarie suffered the loss of failed training, but when her diet and exercise finally matched up, she achieved the results of her dreams. See how she took the stage!
Find all of the coverage of the 2012 NPC Southern California Championships, in San Diego, CA, here!
A lower-leg ailment kept James from the gym for two years, but once he made it back, he trained with a vengeance!
Troy let himself slip, but refused to slide. He tutored under Kris Gethin and Troy transformed his body. See how he revived his ailing heart!
If you spend your day at Mach-5, cooking may not be an option. That’s OK! These super yummy protein shakes can replace any meal!
Borislav and a friend worked together to train their bodies, to repair the damage of sedentary activities. See how he found a physique worth flexing!
Jaden lost direction while recovering from a torn ACL and MCL. Before he knew it, he hit 240 pounds! Looking for change, he found Kris Gethin's 12-Week Trainer. The result? See for yourself!
By 19, Jake Holmberg knew he wanted to spend his life spreading fitness and helping others transform. Fast forward 4 years, and he's running a successful CrossFit business!
Joe's an old pro whose fire for fitness is still burning bright. At 67, Joe is 200 pounds and lifting strong.
Protein is the foundation of muscle building, and it should have a starring role in your diet. Don't be a protein punk. Get all the information you need right here!
Diane saw her best friend transform and desired similar significant change. She began with a courageous choice and is far from finished!
The expansion of the IFBB to include a Bikini division opened the stage for Jessica to compete. Now she teaches the fit trade to the next generation of athletes!
His soccer body wasn't doing it for him, so he started to build his body better. See how Caylan prepares to set his gaze on a future on the professional stage!
Becky's fountain of youth spouted from roller derby, but her transformation occurred in a weight room. See how she clobbered her doubters and achieved fitness!
Assuming your doc gives you the green light, there’s no need to stop training and eating clean, healthy food when you’re pregnant. Here’s how.
Find all of the coverage of the 2012 NPC Junior National Championships here!
Put simply, Ahmad looks awesome! At 19, he's already lean and mean, committed to fitness, and ready to lift for life.
Find all of the coverage of the 2012 NPC Red Stick Classic here!
A friendly guide showed Susan how to operate in the weight room. Once she was comfortable, this teacher achieved a superior grade!
Gabriel’s guardian angel guided his family through shared sets of surgeries to remove their colons. Once he was healthy, his ascension to the weight room was inevitable.
Magnum knows what high-caliber is supposed to be. That’s why it’s this month’s Supplement Company of the Month!
Alicia gives a frustrated tweeter suggestions on how to manage a maturing metabolism.
You've got questions, the Cardio Girl has answers! Alicia tackles craving control and how two different bodies on the same fitness program can yield different results.
In episode 6 of Cardio World, I tackle the thing(s) that can mean the difference between a hot summer and a scary one: personal motivators.
In episode 2 of Cardio World, Alicia and Todd demonstrate how the human body handles the high impact of exercise.
Living Fit: Life To The Fittest! Live Life to the fittest with our full guide to maintaining your peak physique!
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Des informations supplémentaires sur des exercices, la nutrition et des conseils d'experts pour vous aider à vous sculpter un corps de rêve.
The intersection of fitness and sexuality is key for women of middle age and beyond.
Fruits and veggies don't have the meat factor to lure most bodybuilders, but health is about more than muscle! Cover your nutritional basics with fresh fruit!
We love our hometown and wish to give our community the opportunity to lead a healthy and active lifestyle.
Farmer's markets are local, less expensive, and provide great produce that adds refreshing flavor to your regular meals!
Build muscle, burn fat, and hit your fitness goals on-the-go. Turn your bag into a portable protein arsenal!
Pro powerlifter Mark Bell answers your questions about lifting very, very heavy objects off the floor and rack.
You'll have so much fun listening to these 23 cover songs that you'll forget you're working out!
Want to pull an impressive weight off the floor or hoist it over your head? The secret lies in your lats. Use these two simple drills to harness your back's powerful stabilizers!
If you're looking for a mental edge in the gym, here are 8 key foods for the fitness-minded bodybuilder.
This awesome selection of incredible BodySpace bodies will push you to train like a champion. Get motivated, get inspired, get to the gym!
Learn more about Bodybuilding.com, the fitness industry, and how to stay motivated from athletes Ashley Horner, Marc Megna, and Dan Lourenco!
Emily succeeded by changing her mindset from a wisher to a doer.
This collection of incredible BodySpace physiques will slap you in the face, drop your jaw to the floor, and push you into the gym. Get inspired!
Your one-week, lean-muscle building meal plan, plus the 15 best lean-muscle building foods.
Tired of drinking the same boring, bland tasting proteins shakes? Try these superb shakes and mix things up with fresh ingredients and a variety of supplements.
There are three major macronutrients that the human body needs in order to function properly: carbohydrates, protein, and fats. Find out how much of these you need on a daily basis with this handy calculator!
If you're spinning your wheels in your fat-loss efforts, perhaps you're committing one of these not-so-obvious physique-softening mistakes.
Pump up your protein intake, aisle by aisle, at the supermarket with Bodybuilding.com's top 40 ultimate protein picks!
Go through the 3 Hellraiser overviews for complete details on HRT training, nutrition, and supplementation. Watch the videos. Don't miss a step. To survive the halls of hell for 12 solid weeks, you need as much info as possible.
Yep, the next 12 weeks of your training life will be pure H-E-L-L. But you'll build more muscle than ever before!
Making your way through the horrors of hell takes time and energy. You better pack a lunch (seriously) to refuel your tortured body and survive this arduous program.
Proper supplementation gives the body ammunition in support of Hellraiser Training.
Tom Fuller brings in IFBB Pro, Mike 'Wicked' Van Wyck, to demonstrate the proper way to get absolutely ripped.
Tom Fuller puts IFBB Pro Mike Van Wyck through the ringer by crushing legs in the most difficult Hell Session.
You're destroying your muscles, pounding your joints. But what you do after your workout matters, too.
Hellcentrics are a love-child of pain and flex. If you made it to Hell Session III, I am pretty impressed. Survive the day and be stronger for it.
If you finish Hell Session IV, you'll be set free from hell for two days rest. Enjoy the break, because your cursed @ss will be back here Monday.
No training partner? No problem. Use this variation of HRT to put your muscles through hell.
In the Hell Raiser Trainer, Tom Rage Fuller tortures IFBB Pro Mike 'Wycked' Van Wyck with Hellcentric reps. In this exclusive feature, Mike finally finds his voice.
Later, granola. Next time you're craving a clean, on-the-go treat, reach for these delicious no-bake peanut butter protein bars instead.
In part 1 of Alex Stewart's High Carb, No Cardio Dieting Alex takes you through a sample diet, supplement and work out plan to get you moving toward your goals. Check it out!
When most people think of eating healthfully, one of the first options to come to mind is a salad. But what about something as hearty and filling as chili? Can that be a healthy option? You bet!
You just completed a Transformation Challenge and achieved your best self. Congratulations! Here's how to maintain your hard-earned physique.
I have failed to find an Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey Protein that didn't taste good; I have thoroughly enjoyed each and every flavor. Find out more about this whey protein and if it is something for you.
With many types of creatine on the market, all claiming to be the best, how do you choose the best one for you? Here is the scientific truth!
Cold fronts are in the forecast, so start your morning with something warm! Take that bowl of oats to the next level with these four recipes.
Does your craving for food ever raise questions about why the craving starts to begin with? Many wonder, and there is much speculation. Let me share with you some beliefs and solutions to the need of cravings.
Forskolin has leapt from the lab to the gym, and with good reason! It could help you burn fat, support healthy testosterone levels, and get more results out of your training. Here's why you should give it a try!
Laying the foundation for an effective diet can be a complicated process. Learn why and let's get back to the basics. We will simplify calculating caloric needs and nutrient ratios in this article.
Contrary to popular belief, fat is not the enemy! Learn how to easily add a serving of healthy fats to your diet.
Fasted cardio may be on its way out, but low-carbohydrate cardio may take its place as the fat-loss king. Learn how to maximize your cardio results with nutrition!
I have a passion for weightlifting, nutrition, and great-tasting food. My specialty is cooking with protein powder. Ask me a question and I'll turn it into a delicious, protein-filled recipe!
Craving the melt-in-your-mouth flavor of chocolate, marshmallow, and graham? Get the delicious taste of s'mores in protein-donut form, no campfire required!
By the time you're finished reading this article, you'll not only know why fiber is so important, but you'll also have a new appreciation for the stuff!
Thinking of making the switch to low carb? Here's the lowdown on eight low-carb diet side effects. The good news? They're temporary.
Let's face it, parents try their best, but some of their advice is just plain weird. Not all of it, though. This is one thing Mom got right, and it can help protect you from obesity and diabetes!
Learn the truth about how increasing testosterone affects women in training, and which hormone should be optimized to provide muscle growth, and more... Read on.
Testosterone's little sister (estrogen) is more important than most scientists have thought in the intense search of ultimate muscularity, good health and energy, all in our wonderful complex system of hormone interconnections. Learn why!
How much protein should you eat? Is it safe? What's the best source? Get the answers to your burning questions right here!
What I mean by this is that low sugar bars are ONLY appropriate for short-term low carbohydrate diets, while BELIEVE IT OR NOT, bars with 15-30 grams of sugar are actually BETTER for putting on size and strength for ALL bodybuilders.
You're a hard gainer, and people tell you that dirty bulking is the only way to gain slabs of muscle. Don't believe it! Learn the dirty truth about dirty bulking here and save your body in the long-term.
Don't steer clear of big bad ground beef. Choose a lean variety and start experimenting!
Stuck on the yo-yo diet train or can't seem to drop the 30 pounds your doctor recommended? Here's the right information for the best results.
Almost everyone agrees that water is good for you and that the biggest problem with water intake is that you don't drink enough. Learn why and find out the truth...
The most popular way to get the amount of protein you need is by consuming some type of protein shake. But what if you hate them? Learn what to do!
Avoid landmines in the cereal aisle with our healthiest cereal picks to anchor a breakfast of champions. Start the day right with protein and fiber!
These 5 salad recipes are healthy, full of protein, and are super easy! What more could you ask for?
Ever wondered what Arnold ate to build one of the most recognizable bodies in the world? Here, The Oak shares 13 of his core nutrition philosophies!
If you are not gaining weight, perhaps it is your diet that needs more attention. Let's break it down into bite size chunks and put together a Hypertrophy-Specific Nutrition plan.
Throughout this article I will explain the various stages of sleep and their implications for bodybuilders. Outlined also will be the benefits sleep has in terms of muscle recovery and growth.
As an author in the bodybuilding industry, I believe that my readers deserve more than a review that says simply 'I liked this product, so buy it.'
Day 4's chore is to clean out your kitchen and restock the fit way.
Controversy has existed over the safety and effectiveness of protein intake above that currently recommended. Currently, the RDA for protein in healthy adults is 0.8 g/kg body weight per day. Are higher amounts safer?
Many athletes have a large part of their daily diets that consist of fish and seafood. The reason is obviously quite simple - protein. Exploit the following guide on fish types, benefits of Omega 3 & 6 fats, and mercury levels!
Attack the mirror muscles. Chisel your chest, torch your triceps, and train your calves for Day 78.
Attack the mirror muscles. Chisel your chest, torch your triceps, and train your calves for Day 71.
Attack the mirror muscles. Chisel your chest, torch your triceps, and train your calves for Day 64.
Attack the mirror muscles. Chisel your chest, torch your triceps, and train your calves for Day 57.
Attack the mirror muscles. Chisel your chest, torch your triceps, and train your calves for Day 50.
Attack the mirror muscles. Chisel your chest, torch your triceps, and train your calves for Day 43.
Attack the mirror muscles. Chisel your chest, torch your triceps, and train your calves for Day 36.
Attack the mirror muscles. Chisel your chest, torch your triceps, and train your calves for Day 29.
Attack the mirror muscles. Chisel your chest, torch your triceps, and train your calves for Day 22.
Attack the mirror muscles. Chisel your chest, torch your triceps, and train your calves for Day 15.
Attack the mirror muscles. Chisel your chest, torch your triceps, and train your calves for Day 8.
Day one of Shortcut to Size is all about the chest and tri's. Put some size on your mirror muscles, and carve a pair of sick calves. Get growing!
Build up the 3-D bricks needed to make your abs pop with this offseason program that relies on heavy resistance!
To be clear, most people can't. But 39-year-old NFL linebacker James Harrison isn't most people.
Wonder what it's like to train with the Fittest Man on Earth? Follow Mat Fraser on his way to defend his CrossFit Games title in this exclusive video series.
Wheels feeling deflated? These 5 killer BodySpace workouts are guaranteed to add some size and strength to your lower body!
Our science editor, Krissy Kendall, PhD, CISSN, answers your questions relating to nutrition and supplementation to optimize your physique, health, and performance!
Widen your lats and etch those abs with this epic FST-7 workout from pro trainer Hany Rambod and 2015 men's physique champ Jeremy Buendia!
Adapting to a keto diet can be difficult, even when it's delicious. Here are 5 staple supplements to help maximize your adaptation and your progress in low-carb living!
Jumping rope isn't just for kids. It's a fantastic way to build stamina and athleticism, burn fat, and start or finish any workout. Here are the fundamentals you need, and how to progress them!
Add intensity to any workout with Jim Stoppani's unique pump protocol. Do it with curls, raises, rows, presses, or any other dumbbell move you can think up. Choose your exercise and increase your results!
Pat had been big forever—so big that he could gain 100 pounds in a little over a year and not even notice a difference. But then he turned his life around, one literal step at a time. On the verge of his first-ever competition, the star of Bodybuilding.com's popular YouTube series joins us to get real about life-changing transformations.
Congratulations F1 Fitnessclub! We are proud to announce a new gym of the month award where we will be awarding the best of the best! Find out how they got started, services offered and much more right here.
Bulking can be a hell of a lot of fun, but there's more to it than eating everything in sight. The Buff Dudes are here to help you get the right kinds of gains!
Some varieties of rice better fuel your energy needs and your health than others. Here's what you need to know about your best choices.