Believe or not the chest is one of the easiest muscle groups for beginners to develop. The chest contains two different muscle groups. These are identified as the Pectoralis Major, the large muscle on either side of the sternum, and the Pectoralis Minor, the smaller muscle that lies underneath the pectoralis major. In the…
Having trouble gaining weight? There can be a number of reasons why you may be thin. The most apparent reason may be your genetics. Having naturally thin parents who have a small body frames will most certainly be passed down to you. There is another factor…your metabolism. If you have problems gaining weight…
Unfortunately over the years there has been a growth of strength training and muscle gain programs that have no scientific proof to back them up. Review these facts presented in this article of muscle gain principles and make up your own mind. I decided to list some Scientific Guidelines for strength training that have…
What you’re missing from your current training program is probably strength and control? Repeating simple range of motion exercises causes microtrears and metabolites. That is what stimulates growth. If your goal is to build muscle size and aesthetics then that is the prefect way to train. However, if your goal is improving your actual…
Mind Muscle Connection and How to Train it. Muscle size does not always correlate directly with muscle strength. The belief that stronger athletes will have bigger muscles does not always hold true. If you look back in time and look at strength performers, who seemed to be unbelievably strong, did not necessarily have…
When creating an exercise program for anyone who is looking to increase their overall strength and lose body fat you must include the deadlift. Unfortunately the deadlift is one of the most over looked exercises for those wanting to increase their overall strength and lose body fat. The reasons for this could range from…
So you want to have a monster bench press but are struggling to jump up in weight? The bench press is seen as a means to judge the strength of an individual. It is utilized in most fitness assessments at health clubs across the country. The unfortunate reality is that orthopedic surgeons are making…