We've 
all heard the saying, "Abs aren't made in the gym, they are made in the kitchen", but is this really the case? I am not a doctor, nor do I claim to be a nutrition or fitness guru, but I do train very hard and have been doing so for the past twenty five years, and I have to say I have always had a problem with this statement. Let's be real, abs are not created in the kitchen, they are REVEALED there. The abdominals are a muscle group just like any other in your body, and require rigorous training and adequate rest to achieve that "blocky" look. For the majority of people, clean diet alone will not give them the look they desire...
When
it comes to obtaining optimal body mass, nutrition is potentially the most powerful variable one must control in order to achieve the look they want. Still, the exercise component of one’s training program certainly plays a large role in helping to maximize fat loss.
The cardiovascular aspect of training for fat loss for years has typically been split between proponents of steady state cardio and high intensity interval training. Usually this training is performed before, after, or on a different day altogether from one’s resistance training.
More recently a hybrid approach has been studied that has shown incredible efficacy when it comes to burning body fat called “Integrated Concurrent Exercise Training” (ICE) and that will be the main focus of this article...
If you
know me at all, you know I’m a huge proponent of training your entire body. When it comes to the Men’s Physique stage however, it can’t be denied that there are some body parts that draw more positive attention than others. One such prominent body part on successful MP Competitors is a set of well developed shoulders. Solid round shoulders improve the V-Taper’s appearance and make the physique look more aesthetically appealing to the judges. The question is, “How do you develop incredible shoulders?”
It’s a common question - and there’s no denying that when we bend over and touch our toes, we feel the hamstrings stretch. But does that automatically mean that performing that movement - as in a deadlift or “good mornings” - results in hamstring development?
Hamstring Anatomy
The hamstring is a four-part muscle. Three of the four parts originate at the lower portion of the pelvis, on a boney area known as the “Ischial Tuberosity”. One small part of the hamstring originates on the surface of the Femur (thigh bone) - about three quarter of the way up.
The names of the four parts of the hamstrings are as follows:
1. Biceps Femoris long head
2. Biceps Femoris short head
3. Semitendinosus
4. Semimembranosus
Ever since I began weight training (bodybuilding) in 1974 - at the age of 14 - I’ve heard countless “recommendations” by pseudo experts, associating specific exercises with certain changes in muscle shape. Here are just a few:
1. “preacher barbell curls will make your biceps fuller”
2. “close grip bench presses will work the inner pecs, near the sternum”
3. “calf raises performed with toes in work the outer calves”
All three of these are false. There are others too, and I’d like to address them all, at some point. But today, we’re going to focus on the theory that certain foot positions on the squat, leg press, or leg extensions - will effect the shape our quadriceps....
Hey
guys, thanks for checking out the September edition of the “Blast of the Month” workout exclusively here on RxMuscle.com. This month we are blasting shoulders, so lets get to it! Here is this month’s “Blast of the Month!”
“Bullet Proof”
Dumbbell Arnold Press: 75 total reps...
We’ve 
all heard the phrase, “no pain, no gain”. Many of us try to go for the burn when we workout. Those who have been trying to reduce body fat in a specific place on their body have thought they were being more effective when they felt the burn during the exercise. And - years ago - Joe Weider espoused something called “The Weider Principles”. They included such techniques as “super sets”, “break-down sets”, and “forced reps” - all of which are based on “the burn” (i.e. fatigue). But is the burn productive, and - if so - for which goal? Is the burn an indicator of “effective exercise”? Let’s take a closer look.
What IS the Burn? Hint: It's cause is to the left...
Many
athletes spend countless hours working there muscles, improving their strength and increasing their cardio-vascular abilities. Ask any good coach though and they will tell you that recovery, when training in any sport, is a vital piece of success. Recovery often requires resting the body and one way to do this is through massage therapy. People often think of massage as relaxation and stress relief, but there are countless ways it can benefit your fitness routine. Licensed massage therapist Sharon Koski offers the following top ten ways massage can be an excellent tool in helping your athletic performance.
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