by Dana Bushell | Articles, Training
“Get stronger and the muscle will come.” This was my mantra right from the beginning of this journey. My mentor early on stressed to me the importance of working at getting better in my lifts, strengthening the body as a whole and learning how the muscle groups work...
by Dana Bushell | Articles, Training
Often, the programs and routines followed by bodybuilders and athletes trying to improve their physique, are filled with free weight exercises followed by a healthy dose of machine work. The odd time you may incorporate some cable movements to “finish” off the muscle...
by Dana Bushell | Articles, Training
Two simple words, “leg day” are often met with a collective sigh of empathy towards those who make mention of this task. Widely revered by many as the hardest day in their training schedule, leg day often separates bodybuilders from those who train hard, but not as...
by Dana Bushell | Articles, Training
Being a bodybuilder is a 24/7 endeavor. There is no way around the fact that if you want to be successful, you must be willing to put in the time and effort as well as a ton of sacrifice. This type of lifestyle leaves little time for anything else and can be all to...
by Paul Delia | Questions & Answers, Training
Unfortunately, this is what most people think they should do. This is what most people have been told to do. However, this exactly what you should not do. One adage that you should sear into your brain is to let the weights build the muscle and let your diet remove...
by Dana Bushell | Training
With only a glance, there is one thing that can tell you the person you are looking at is a bodybuilder; their shoulders. Fully developed, round shoulders and neck eating traps set bodybuilders apart from everybody else. It shows their dedication to the iron, their...
by Dana Bushell | Articles, Training
Productivity is a driving force in the world of weight training and building muscle. Each workout session must be geared towards achieving something great which in turn will accumulate into something magnificent. The overall effectiveness of your weight training...
by Dana Bushell | Articles, Training
We all have our structural downfalls when it comes to defining physique perfection. Even the greatest champions in our sport have been guilty of possessing less than stellar development somewhere on their physique. Some of these structural integrity issues are...