3x Olympia Winner – Andrea Shaw BodybuildingFitness ModelsGym RatTraining Methods by admin - 28 September 20230 Interview by Ron Harris Just as the Mr. Olympia contest featured several men who dominated the event for a series of years, the Ms. Olympia has also had a few women that kept an iron grip on the title and created dynasties. In the 1980s and into the early 1990s, Cory
Tighten Those Wiggly Arms With Triceps Punch-Outs BodybuildingExercisesFitness ModelsGym RatNutritionTraining MethodsWeight loss by admin - 8 September 20230 The condition and firmness of the posterior side of your arm is a barometer that in general, gauges how well you have done your upper body training and dieting homework. If the back of your arms, which largely consists of the triceps muscle, only becomes an afterthought or even worse,
Squats for Firm Glutes and Calves BodybuildingExercisesGym RatTraining MethodsWeight loss by admin - 18 August 20230 Q: Does changing your foot stance during squats make any difference in terms of which muscles you work? I want to target the outer part of my quads. Is this possible? A. Unfortunately, altering your foot stance when squatting won’t allow you to recruit different quadriceps muscles. The vastus lateralis (the quad
Better Muscle Tone with Burnout Sets BodybuildingExercisesFitness ModelsGym RatTraining MethodsWeight loss by admin - 2 August 20230 Q: Is it beneficial to do burnout sets at the end of a workout? A friend told me that they help to build muscle. A: If your goal is to increase muscular development then yes, performing a light “burnout” set at the end of a heavy training session may well have benefits.
Thrash Your Chest With Frank ‘Wrath’ McGrath BodybuildingExercisesGym RatTraining Methods by admin - 1 June 20231 June 20230 After pushing himself to the limit for competitive glory, Frank McGrath launched his offseason with a chest workout as classic as the gym he performed it in. Get ready to feel like a bodybuilder. Anyone who has ever been onstage at the peak of leanness knows that the triumph of being
For Toned Legs and Inner Thigh Sweep, Work the Quads BodybuildingExercisesFitness ModelsGym RatNutritionTraining MethodsWeight loss by admin - 29 March 20230 Q: Is there any way to target the muscle on the inner part of the thigh just above the knee? I have knobby knees and would like to add shape and definition to the area. A: The muscle you’re referring to is called the vastus medialis, one of the four muscles of
Biggest Fat Loss Myths BodybuildingExercisesFitness ModelsGym RatTraining MethodsWeight loss by admin - 2 March 20230 The only way to truly lean up your midsection is to lean up your entire body with a combination of weight training, proper diet and cardio. By Aaron Loynes MPT, CSCS and Brent Seegraves MPT, CSCS As physical therapists, our patients often ask us questions regarding exercise and fitness. By far the
Shrink your waist and get a V-taper BodybuildingExercisesNutritionTraining MethodsWeight loss by admin - 7 February 20230 Q: How can I make my waist smaller? I feel thick around the middle. A: The first thing you need to do is assess whether your problem is related to excess body fat, or if it’s a function of your body type. If it’s a body fat issue, then you simply need
SHAPE YOUR THIGHS WITH WALKING LUNGES BodybuildingExercisesFitness ModelsTraining MethodsWeight loss by admin - 12 January 20230 Lunges to the front are an outstanding exercise if you are thinking about getting in some snow skiing (especially cross-country skiing) this winter. Lunges are also great if your primary goal is to get tight and toned hips and thighs. As an added benefit, lunges will tax and therefore improve
Prevent Fatigue With Lactate Threshold Training ExercisesFitness ModelsNutritionTraining MethodsWeight loss by admin - 23 November 20220 By Rick Morris The best way to improve your running performance and fitness is to raise your lactate threshold. You’re well into your daily run and your legs are feeling heavy and nonresponsive. You’ve lost most of the “pop” or power in your stride. It’s getting difficult to maintain your running rhythm