I originally wrote this article in a completely different tone. But then I typed the phrase “successful life” into google searching for an appropriate image for the article. What showed up resulted in me scrapping what I had down and completely re-writing the whole thing. What made me change the article? Where to start… There […]
20 Characteristics of a Real Man
Characteristics that a man should possess First, let me start off by saying that I am in no way the authority of what a real man should be because I think that I possess every single one of these characteristics or values. Each and everyday I learn something new about myself, or even a new […]
Tricking your Muscles: 3 Tips to Ensure Maximum Muscle Growth
Photo by Erica Chan Photography I’m sure you’ve heard of this phrase before – but what exactly does it mean to “trick” your muscles into growing and developing? Let me ask another question. Have you ever done a workout that has absolutely kicked your ass in the first month where you saw some pretty impressive […]
How to Build LEAN Muscle
If your ultimate goal is to just build mass – then this blog post isn’t for you. But, if your goal is to build lean and athletic muscle mass, then read on. I was always a skinny kid growing up. In high school and college this didn’t change at all, even though I was trying, […]
5 Unique Tips to Build Bigger Arms
For a lot of us, arms are a tough body part to build. We isolate the crap out of them, we try adding weight, or even adding reps, but they never seem to put on the size that we’d like. If you’re looking to build bigger, leaner and more muscular arms, here are a few […]
Building the Ideal Body: for Women
Does Jessica Alba have the ideal body? Tell me in the comments section who does! The majority of the people visiting this site are guys, but there are a good number of ladies who partake in the comments, email me questions and so forth as well, so I figured it was about time to give the […]
Building the “V”
Pulling exercises such as the lat pulldown (above) help our shoulders look broader and waste look thinner. Quick note: Needed 25 comments on the last blog to get you guys the 10-Minute Abs-Shredding workout. Didn’t quite get there, I’ll give it another shot in a week or so. Thanks for all the comments! The ideal […]
3 Tips to Build a More Muscular Back (& Video)
Building thicker, more athletic-looking back muscles effects a lot more than just how you look from behind. Thicker lats and traps make your shoulders look wider and broader, they also make your torso appear smaller. The ultimate for any guy, aside from performance goals is to get that “V” shape. We all want it, and […]
Building YOUR Ideal Body
Photo by Erica Chan Photography We all have different goals when it comes to fitness, we also have different starting points and desired results. And no, we’re never going to build the perfect body, at least in our own minds. There will always be something that we don’t like, something that we’re a bit insecure […]
Build Shoulders She Can Lean On
Dwight Howard has some freaky genetics, but he’s built himself from a skinny, wiry, guy to a powerful athlete. It’s no secret that the ladies enjoy a nice pair of shoulders on a guy. But how do you actually build broader, more athletic shoulders? And are they a matter of genetics or can a man […]
3 Tips to Dress the Body Women Want
Mark Wahlberg Visiting a tailor: money well spent Finding dress shirts, suits, even polo’s, jeans, and slacks that fit how they’re actually supposed to is nearly impossible. I have NEVER found a dress shirt that fits properly and odds are you’re in the same boat. Dress shirts are usually fit for the bodies of the […]
Free 4-Week Vegas Workout
The last time I was in Vegas, enjoying a cigar. So I’m going to be heading to Vegas for a few days in late September to hang out with a great group of guys who are all involved in the fitness industry – primarily the online marketing aspect of it. We’re all heading down there […]
Single Limb Training: Pulls
Hey guys here’s another quick routine for single limb training. I’ve had imbalances in my shoulders and back muscles primarily due to sports (basketball and boxing) where you’re in an angled stance with your dominant hand in front or at the back of the stance for the majority of the time – ie. orthodox stance […]
the Secret to Athletic-Looking Shoulders: FREE Workout
One of the secrets to building an athletic-looking and an athletic physique in general is single-arm training. Many of the movements we perform in athletics involve using one arm, or one leg at a time such as punching, kicking, shooting a basketball, throwing a football or baseball etc… I’m not saying get rid of your […]
Build the Body Women Want: Stretching
Jason Statham “knocking around” Semmy Schilt in “the Transporter 3“. How the hell does stretching help you build the body women want?!? I was going to do an article highlighting the benefits of stretching, but thought I’d bring back a series I was doing a couple weeks ago, which is actually one of the benefits […]