When carbs are reduced, it’s a good idea to increase fats as a source of calories that will help prevent catabolism...

Age: 39 Weight: 118 contest; 120 off-season Height: 5’3” Residence: Austin, Texas Occupation: Mother; also the owner of Amped Up Fitness...

On my last post I talked about the difference between a Mack Truck and a Toyota Prius. What makes the difference...

Q: When it comes to deadlifts and back development I am confused as to which form is better: partial deads in...

Combo #11 Seated incline dumbbell curls to Standing dumbbell curls to Alternate dumbbell curls

If you don’t get out in the sun often, take vitamin D supplements, at least 2,000 international units per day. And...

Combo #10 One-arm preacher curls to One-arm concentration curls to Standing one-arm dumbbell curls

Over the years I realized more and more how blessed I am to have such great a family, friends, acquaintances, opportunities,...

Age: 32 Weight: 120 contest; 127 off-season Height: 5’7” Residence: Tampa, Florida Occupation: Psychotherapist Contest highlights: ’09 NPC Lakeland Classic, figure,...

Combo #9 Dumbbell preacher curls to Standing dumbbell curls to Alternate dumbbell curls

Without a base of muscular endurance a beginner would find it difficult to put the necessary effort into GVT to get...

Combo #8 Seated dumbbell curls to Standing dumbbell curls to Alternate dumbbell curls Doing alternate dumbbell curls helps you extend the...

There are both physical as well as mental factors that have to be considered when want to gain the most muscle...

When someone tells you that all sugar is created equal, don’t believe it. Consider this statement from Richard Johnson, professor of...

Combo #7 Concentration curls to Standing one-arm curls Extended sets can be two to four exercises done back to back with...