Exercises like the chin-up and the deadlift are seen as the kings of back-builders by many lifters, but they are only the meat and potatoes. You have to add some seasoning if you want the best final product, and the extra flavor (and extra results) will come from your exercise choices. The problem is that compound (multi-joint or…
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For roughly the past half-decade, bodybuilder Andrei Lincan made a name for himself in the Men’s Physique division. After winning the 2017 Men’s Physique Amateur Olympia and earning his International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) Pro Card, the 26-year-old competitor became a mainstay. He finished in the top five in the 2020 Men’s Physique Olympia and captured…
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Hey friends! Happy Friday and hellooooo from Scottsdale. I’m here for a Mastermind event with Jill, and enjoying soaking up as much knowledge as a can and creating my plan for 2023. I have some exciting new things that I want to do and create, so I’m pumped to share them with ya. (With Giselle, Amber, Kim, and Natasha at…
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It’s time to learn how to get fit without leaving your home: Maybe you’re practicing a self-quarantine.  Maybe you work from your apartment and are avoiding the gym. Or maybe you just like living like a house cat. Either way, you’ve come to the right place, because I put together a practical guide for rational […]
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In October 2022, Hafthor Björnsson announced he would hang up the boxing gloves to return to professional strongman. In the same month, the former 2018 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) champion revealed he would also compete on a sanctioned powerlifting platform on Dec. 3, 2022. (Note: To date, the exact name of the contest remains undisclosed.) Judging by some…
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The classic barbell deadlift might be the most primal and instinctive movement around. “See that weight on the ground? Betcha can’t pick it up. Go try.” While there’s something to be said for brute-forcing your way to a successful lift, a bit of technique can shift the odds in your favor, not to mention making a self-induced injury…
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Whether you notice it or not, stretching is likely already a part of your wake-up routine and sometimes you may even do it subconsciously.
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After a rookie International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) campaign where he won the 2021 Arnold Classic, the 2021 New York Pro, and finished in fifth place at the 2021 Mr. Olympia — it’s easy to understand why Nick Walker seemingly brims with confidence these days. He’s one of the best bodybuilders in the world and acts…
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Sharing holiday gift ideas for the kids this year! We tend to stick to the purchasing strategy of: “ Something they want, something they need, something to wear, and something to read.”  Hi friends! Happy Thursday! How’s the week treating ya? It’s been a busy on over here and I’m currently in Phoenix for a…
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Wondering what is sweat and what causes excessive sweating? Learn everything you need to know about sweating a lot.