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The Simplest Way to Build More Muscle

Progressive overload is numero uno (translation: number 1) when it comes to packing on muscle and strength. You have to do more over time to continue getting bigger, stronger, and more powerful. I don’t intend on exploding anyone’s brains over this concept, but after watching how people choose to train on a daily basis over …

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Build More Strength and Muscle by Pairing the Right Lifts

Unless you’re 15 years old, odds are you are looking to get into the gym, do the least amount that you need to in order to get the biggest result, and then get the hell out to do the other stuff that makes life awesome. It seems like common sense. You do something to …

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The Best Exercises For the Different Toys in the Gym

I love the TRX. Kettlebells are great, too. I use barbells and dumbbells all the time. The fact is, they’re all awesome tools, and tools are meant to be used to complete specific jobs. That’s why you have a toolbox-to carry all of the different tools you need to do different jobs. After all, …

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