The Pendlay row is a true full-body exercise.” – Brett Hoebel (NBC’s The Biggest Loser) Your body is a complex machine. This means that both complex and simple motions are what should be your chosen weapons when building muscle, strength, and fitness. And while today’s man often prefers to rely on technology and complexity to […]
5 Best Cardio Exercises to Burn Fat
June 29, 2018 by
Cardio. Does a guy really need to do this in order to burn fat? The short answer of such a question is… yes! Cardio burns a lot of fat and calories by itself. It also boosts your metabolic rate when combined with your regular training sessions, so you burn even more calories while training (and […]
Legs and Core – The Tri-Set Workout
June 30, 2017 by
Your leg workout can get amped by tri-setting with both your hamstrings and core. But unlike what you might think, this tri-set will not include the quads and hams working together – and we have a very good reason for that. While the quads are huge and generally come to mind as the first thing you […]
Morning Link Dump
August 29, 2013 by
It has been said that the word, “chick,” is derogatory and disrespectful to all the young women it has been used to describe. The phrase goes back to at least the last century, where it was derived as slang for “bird,” meaning that a woman was something worthy to hunt. We think this is disgusting, […]
Four Tips to Building Better Abs
April 15, 2013 by
The path to six-pack abs is much more than just diet and sit-ups. If you’re ready to take the next step to getting the abdominal muscles you’ve always wanted, might we suggest extending that effort to include these four important tips. 1. Meat and Potatoes I bet you were hoping we were going to suggest […]
Workout Exercises You Don’t Do, But Damn Well Should
February 13, 2013 by
There is a difference between the man who does his workout from a textbook, and the one who relies on his animal instincts. The man who concentrates on one muscle at a time, and the one who prefers to utilize as many body parts as possible. We’re talking about doing power routines that strengthen your core, […]
5 Tips to Stay Motivated for Your Workouts
December 7, 2012 by
A lot of guys mean well. Sure, we’d like to be a lean slab of sirloin, but settle for a little creme filling in the middle because… well; it’s just easier that way. If you’re looking for some motivation to get into the gym more often, try these 5 (easy to do) tips. Take Off […]
Working Out Can Add 7 Years to Your Life
November 15, 2012 by
Researchers published a study in PLOS medicine, looking at the lives of 650,000 people. Over the course of 10 years, a regular workout schedule seemed to extend their life expediencies by as much as 7 years. We’re talking about a healthy life here, and not sitting around in a wheelchair, or hooked up to a […]
Mass Workout: How to Get BIG (Part 2)!
October 31, 2012 by
Now it’s time to put everything together! Last time we came up with this simple mass routine for you to follow: Mon/Thurs Bench Press (5 sets) Clean and Press (4 sets) Close-grip Bench (3 sets) Bent-over Rows (5 sets) Barbell Curls (3 sets) Tues/Fri Squat (6 sets) Stiff-leg Deadlift (5 sets) Standing Calf (5 sets) […]
Mass Workout: How to Get BIG (Part 1)!
October 30, 2012 by
Gaining mass begins with stepping into your local sweat shop (gym). We say sweatshop, because to be quite honest, you’re looking for a place that has people lifting actual iron plates while grunting and swearing at each other. This is the atmosphere that is going to give you the proper motivation to get big. Those […]