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Maximize Your Muscle Growth: Choose a Split Routine!
If your goal is to maximize muscle growth, focusing on fewer muscle groups per session might be your best bet. Recent research suggests that training
Don't Discard This From Your Salad
Back in the summer of 2012, I was approached by a 34-year-old male who was overweight and had some health issues. At the time, he
The Beast of a Salad
A typical second or third daily feeding for me involves a hearty salad. Talk about nutritious, this “beast” of a meal has a nice mix
How To Build A Muscular Back
Q: I like to work a different body part every day. Do you have a good routine to beef up my back? A: The following
The Best Whole Body Vibration Device for the Money
Whole body vibration (WBV) has gained popularity in the fitness industry over the past few years. This form of training can deliver a number of
Mixed-Grip Chin-Up
A mixed-grip chin-up, also known as an alternate-grip or opposite-grip chin-up, is performed with one hand pronated and the other hand supinated. Start with your
Eat Watermelon After A Workout
If your goal is to get lean, it’s wise to limit your fruit intake due to the sugar content. Consume fruit primarily on workout days:
Get A Female Training Partner
What happens when guys train with other guys? Often, the weight starts to pile on the bar and form gets thrown out the window! “It’s
Women Are Not Supposed To Lift Weights
I just got back from a vacation in Florida. Out of the ten days that I was there, I was able to train six times:
How To Perform Multiple Station Training In A Busy Gym
It’s often a challenge to do double or triple station training in a commercial gym, especially when it’s busy. Trying to pair two or three
Are Tendon Ruptures Happening At A Greater Rate Today?
Maybe it’s just me, but it seems like tendon ruptures are happening more frequently these days. In the iron world, there’s not a week that
The Seated Cable Tibialis Raise
Everyone does work for the back part of the lower leg, but hardly anyone does work for the front part. The tibialis anterior, the major
How's Your Food Made?
Have you ever wondered how your food is made? Think of the contents of a continental breakfast, for example. Typically, there’s bread, rolls, muffins, pastries,
Success Leaves Clues
Let’s look at the training routines of some of the top names during the golden era of bodybuilding. Each one of these champions had a
How Do You Rate On A Scale Of 1-10?
These days competitive bodybuilding seems to be experiencing a bipolar disorder. On the professional end it’s all about size. The more massive you are, the
The Hawthorne Effect of Personal Training
If someone watches you while you train, your performance will improve. This is known as the Hawthorne effect (also referred to as the observer effect),
A Second Set With Dr. Eric Serrano (Part 7)
JP: What can people eat in the morning other than eggs? This is a very common question. I know many parents complain that they don’t
A Second Set With Dr. Eric Serrano (Part 6)
JP: I know you rank coconut oil very high. What about red palm oil? Dr. S: If your asking which oil I believe is the
Sleep On It
I wish I knew as much about sleep when I went to university as I do today. It would have been a much different experience. When
A Second Set With Dr. Eric Serrano (Part 5)
JP: What can you tell us about hydrogen peroxide IV drips? Dr. S: This is very controversial, actually. There is a big lawsuit right now
A Second Set With Dr. Eric Serrano (Part 4)
JP: What type of prescription do you use to detoxify the liver? Dr. S: In my office, I have access to IV administration which is