by Dana Bushell | Articles, Training
Athletes are creatures of habit and can easily find themselves stuck in a training rut that is hard to get out of. Every once in a while, you have to take a step back and re-evaluate your training efforts. Perhaps the gains you’ve been accustomed to have ceased and...
by AST Sports Science | Articles, Training
What is your definition of “form”? Think about that question for a moment. How you perceive the meaning of proper exercise form can make the difference between mediocre gains over the years—and packing on the thickest, rock-hard muscle possible in the shortest...
by AST Sports Science | Training
The foundation of any extraordinary achievement in life is built upon specific goals and precise deadlines. We all realize that we perform significantly better and produce much better results when we are clear on the goal we are trying to achieve and possess a sense...
by Dana Bushell | Articles, Training
The pleasantries of having no real place to be, no solid commitments and a complete disregard for direction have no place in a bodybuilder’s lifestyle. Everything that must be accomplished in a day is a well thought out plan of attack designed to create a better...
by Paul Delia | Questions & Answers, Training
Yes, you can, and it’s highly recommended. In fact, it may be the best exercise for Max-OT Cardio. Here’s why. Rowing incorporates the most muscle groups during the movement than any other cardio exercise. Research shows you actually recruit over 85% of...
by Dana Bushell | Articles, Training
Ask any ten bodybuilders out there what their least favorite part of the entire training process is and my bet is that nine of them will quickly answer “cardio”! Cardiovascular training, while mundane and boring, is a necessary evil in the recipe for success. It has...
by Dana Bushell | Training
When comprising a training routine divided up into different muscle groups on different days, what works best for one may not necessarily work as well for another. An effective training split is as unique a setup as the individual using it. For that reason, the only...
by Dana Bushell | Articles, Training
Structural integrity is a performance characteristic that ensures the constructed will carry out its designed function. Apply this definition to the world of bodybuilding, and you’ll find that the path it leads you to is literally at the “core” of your physique....
by Dana Bushell | Articles, Training
Everyone is busy. Everyone has responsibilities to live up to and places to be for pre-determined lengths of time. For many, this leaves working out as the final check mark for the day on a list of many things to accomplish. Unfortunately, though, that final check...
