Are elastic bands better than free weights? BodybuildingExercisesGym RatTraining MethodsWeight loss by admin - 31 October 20230 By Michael J. Rudolph, Ph.D. Elastic bands provide a unique form of resistance that puts considerable stress on muscle tissue, causing considerable gains in muscle mass and strength that are comparable to free weights. I’m always looking for unique ways to enhance my training and change it up a little bit. Well,
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
How to increase muscle gain BodybuildingExercisesTraining Methods by admin - 28 April 202328 April 20230 To increase lean muscle mass, progressive overload is essential - here's how to build up your gains. Angelique Tagaroulias writes. Progressive overload not only does it stimulate muscle hypertrophy by forcing the muscle to adapt to increased loads, it also aids in the development of stronger and denser bones, ligaments, tendons and cartilage. “Progression is
‘Bad’ Exercises: Are Upright Rows Dangerous? BodybuildingExercisesFitness ModelsGym RatTraining MethodsWeight loss by admin - 18 March 202318 March 20230 With few exceptions, there are no such things as “bad” exercises – only improperly performed exercises. Q: I was told by the trainer in my gym that I shouldn’t do upright rows. He said they are dangerous because they put excessive pressure on the shoulder joint. Any truth to this? A: None whatsoever.
Clean up your Diet BodybuildingFitness ModelsGym RatNutritionTraining MethodsWeight loss by admin - 10 March 20230 The first days of warmth and sunshine are almost here, and with those come motivation and inspiration for many. It is a time of renewal and revival in more ways than one. It’s a great time to clean up one’s diet and shed excess body fat. There are a variety
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