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10 x 10 Volume Workout

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 23:25:53 GMT

This is an ALL IN workout that requires a great deal of effort and discipline. However, this classic muscle building routine can add slabs of beef to your body in a relative short period of time

Build Armour Plated Pecs!

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 23:22:42 GMT

Today, I'm going to add a little more spice to your chest routines. This exercise combination will help you build a stronger, more muscular and more defined chest. Its a pretty tough exercise but trust me, if you can do it for 6 weeks, you whole chest will take on a whole new look

5 Day Workout Plan

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 23:51:37 GMT

5 day split routines are meant to allow for greater training volume (exercises and sets) and rest and recuperation periods. By using a 5 day split, you can boost intensity levels by concentraing on one body part per training session. Since you train one body part per day, you allow for maximum rest and recuperation periods

6 Muscle Building Mistakes to Avoid

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 23:36:22 GMT

In this article, I'm going to explain some of the major mistakes that are made when it comes to building muscle. Avoid these mistakes and incorporate some of the recommendations and I positive you'll save time, effort and start to see results

Power Weight Training Routine

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 02:03:27 GMT

The following sports oriented power routine is meant to do one thing, help build explosive power and strength. If your looking to build upper and lower body power, give this routine a shot. Its an intermediate to advanced level program that uses heavy weight and high intensity

How to Use PAP to Improve Your Bench Press and Squat

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 01:34:10 GMT

Let's face it, as hard working weight trainers we are always on the lookout for methods that will help us improve. We know that any extra gains we make in certain exercises will help us improve our speed, strength, and / or fat loss. Here's a method that has been proven to help boost strength levels. Try it for your bench press and squat - I'm sure you'll get an immediate improvement!

How 74 Year Old John S Added Over 20 POUNDS of MUSCLE!!

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 01:01:33 GMT

Gaining 20 pounds of muscle is no easy task. It takes a tremendous amount of hard work, dedication and discipline to gain that kind of muscle mass (regardless of age). Take John S for example, he managed to gain 20 pounds of muscle while losing 30 pounds of fat! And get this, he's 74 YEARS OLD!! Find out here how he did it

Foods to Aid in Muscle Recovery

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 23:28:27 GMT

Lets face it, the faster you can recover from your workouts, the faster you can get back into the gym - Stronger and healthier. We all know that getting the proper amount of rest is critical to building strength and muscle mass. However, evidence has shown that eating the proper foods can actually help speed up the recover process. Find out in this article which foods are best to eat to help speed up recovery

Top 10 Muscle Building Foods

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 01:22:19 GMT

Make no mistake about it, if you want to gain lean hard muscle mass your going to have to understand what types of foods will best help you reach your goals. Drew Stegman will outline 10 of his top 10 muscle building foods that will help you put on some serious muscle mass

Sample 3 Day Split Workout Routine

Sat, 12 Jan 2013 17:13:51 GMT

The following workout routine is based around a 3 day on, one day off workout routine. Often called a 3 day split workout routine, this type of program is meant to provide 3 days of steady training while splitting the muscle groups into sections. This is an ideal routine for intermediates and advanced trainers

1/2 Hour Workout Routine For Women

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 00:11:05 GMT

Ladies, are you looking for an effective workout routine to tone up those muscles and get yourself back into shape? Are you strapped for time and don't want to spend endless hours in the gym? Building muscle 101 has provided a fantastic 1/2 hour workout to get you on the road to a shapely and sexy body.

Giant Set Workout For Men

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 03:39:26 GMT

This is a high intense workout for men who want to try something different. This is a great routine for those of you who are short on time but want to maximize your workout in the weight room. There is very little rest in between sets and exercises and will absolutely set your muscles on fire. Give it a try today and see what it can do for you!

Complete Beginners Guide To Weight Training

Sun, 06 Jan 2013 18:41:29 GMT

Are you a complete beginner to weight training and have absolutely no clue where to begin or how to proceed? Building Muscle 101 has developed a complete guide that will help you design your weight training program and have you get you started on the right foot.

Are Light Weights Better For Building Muscle Than Heavy Weights?

Sun, 06 Jan 2013 18:40:11 GMT

The debate continues about whether or not light weights are better for building muscle than heavy weights.

20 by 20 Training Technique

Sun, 06 Jan 2013 16:29:11 GMT

I stumbled onto this simple technique awhile back when I was trying to improve my calf growth. It worked so well that I started applying this method to the rest of my body parts and the results have been amazing. It's a very intense technique but if you want to kick start your muscle growth, you have to give this technique a try.

Superset Workout for Women

Sun, 06 Jan 2013 01:54:28 GMT

Super set workouts are meant to force your body to work extra hard and the great thing about super set workouts is they take half the time of normal workouts. However, don't let that fool you into thinking its easier because its not. The following workout is meant to boost intensity levels which will increase metabolic rate and help tone muscle. This is an intermediate level workout routine.

Mexican Breakfast Scramble

Wed, 05 Sep 2012 15:09:31 GMT

This recipe comes from the Anabolic Cook, Dave Ruel. It's one of my favourite recipes because it is very easy to make, super high in protein and delicous. This is a muscle building breakfast recipe that is packed with protein - Give it a try today!

The Benefits Of Strength Training For Seniors

Thu, 31 May 2012 12:53:20 GMT

Most people envision strength training as an activity for the young. But more and more, evidence is being uncovered about the benefits of strength training for seniors. In this article, I intend on explaining the benefits and showing you how to set up a step-by-step plan to experience these benefits

How To Set Up A Home Gym On A Budget

Mon, 07 May 2012 20:38:17 GMT

This article will show you how to set up a home gym on a limited budget. If you are interested in setting up a home gym to get into shape but not sure how much it will cost and what you will need, this article, by guest writer Tony Rovere will help.

How To Stay In Shape Through An Injury

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 22:02:46 GMT

It happens to all of us at one time or another whether through injury, age or illness, there are certain times when we are physically unable to do the exercises we used to. Find out here how guest writer, Tony Rovere is staying in top shape even though he has an injured body part

25 Random Tips For Muscle-Building Nutrition

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 21:59:18 GMT

Guest writer Trey Armstrong shares his detailed knowledge of diet and nutrition by providing 25 tips for muscle building nutrition.

8 Reasons Why You're Not Building Muscle

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 21:58:18 GMT

Building muscle, as I’ve stated before is not rocket science, but you do need to have certain things in place in order to build muscle at the fastest, most natural rate possible. Without doing some of these things, you’ll be severely cutting your gains and progress will be at a snail’s pace. Find out here why you may not be building the kind of muscle you want as Guest Writer, Trey Armstrong takes you through it.

Destroying The Biggest Weight Training Myth

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 19:56:23 GMT

Ive been in the iron game for over 20 years and I’ve heard just about every negative and ignorant comment that has to do with weight training. Believe me, there are a lot. The biggest myth of all is that weight training will make you big, bulky and slow. In this article, I look at where this fallacy comes from and the truth about weight training

Muscle Building Chicken And Rice Pilaf Recipe

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:20:58 GMT

For those of you who are looking for something different in a chicken recipe, this one’s for you. A buddy of mine sent me this recipe last month and I can’t stop cooking it! I absolutely love this recipe. It’s a complete muscle building recipe but what I love about it is the taste

How You Can Overcome Tendinitis And Get Back To Living A Normal Life

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 19:09:31 GMT

Imagine an injury that never heals. An injury that progressively gets worst no matter how much rest you get. An injury that puts a halt to all fitness and exercises efforts and makes even walking a painful and awkward task. That, my friends, is the nature of shoulder tendinitis and something that can cause constant agony. In this article I'm going to provide hope for tendinitis sufferers as I take you through the process of healing and rehabilitation.

How To Build Muscle Without Building Your Belly

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 20:10:26 GMT

The Holy Grail for transforming your physique is the ability to build muscle without putting on any unnecessary fat. Sadly, too many guys still believe that they need to classically “bulk up” in order to get bigger. Do you need to bulk up first in order to build maximum muscle size? Find out in this article as guest writer, Trey Armstrong takes you through the process.

Are you making this muscle building mistake?

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 19:19:44 GMT

We are all guilty of making this muscle building mistake. By avoiding this mistake, you can save alot of money, time and effort and get on the road to huge muscle growth. In this article, I will show you how to avoid this muscle building mistake and start building muscle today

Damn Sexy Cat! No exercise or weight lifting needed for this cat

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 18:32:57 GMT

This out of shape cat is already too sexy for exercise and weight training. If your not as confident as this cat, and want to learn how to build a sleek, muscular body, building muscle 101 can help

The Truth About Getting A Massive Chest

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 19:37:39 GMT

When I was in college I used to joke around that Mondays were International Chest Day in gyms across the world. Walk into any gym on a Monday around 5:00PM and you will see every single guy doing set after set of bench presses and hitting failure on every set. Then moving on to chest exercise number 5 because they want to target the inner pecs. Guest writer Trey Armstrong lets you in on his secret for a massive chest.

Guest Writer Trey "3" Armstrong

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 19:36:15 GMT

As the world's top muscle-building superhero, Trey “3” Armstrong helps guys transform form scrawny to superhero in just 12 weeks with his trademarked 3-Step Muscle Building System.

Guest Writer Tony Rovere

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 19:32:47 GMT

Tony Rovere regained his health, strength and vitality by losing 60 pounds and managing to keep it off for over 4 years. Here you will find articles by Tony to help you burn fat, stay fit and get into the best shape of your life.

The 20 Rep Weight Training Workout Routine

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 16:12:05 GMT

For this months workout, I’d like to pass on a routine that I’ve used in the past and it’s something I enjoy doing. In fact, I’ve been using this routine on a more frequent basis because it takes a lot of the stress off of my joints and ligaments associated with using heavy weights. This workout is called The 20 rep workout routine because it uses 20 repetitions per set. It's a pretty intense workout routine and the results will be well worth it.

Muscle Confusion Training....Does It Work?

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 20:08:00 GMT

The other day, I received an email from one of the readers of building muscle 101 regarding “muscle confusion”. He had “heard” muscle confusion was one of the better ways to build muscle and wanted to know how he should be performing this type of weight training. Doest Muscle Confusion Training actually work at building muscle and strength? Find out here as I examine this principle.

The 10 “Jacked” Commandments

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 17:12:57 GMT

I have to say that being in “commercial” gyms all my young adult life, (before that shocking accident) I saw a lot of crazy and weird stuff. I saw things and I’m sure you have as well that just did not make any sense and frankly, ticked me off a little bit. In this article, guest writer, Trey Armstrong discuses the 10 commandments of gym etiquette and some key factors to muscle growth. Thou shall not ....

A Must Have Natural Weight Loss Supplement

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:29:54 GMT

Guest writer, Tony Rovere of www.health-and-weight-loss-tips.com shares his thoughts on what he considers an absolute must have natural weight loss supplement. Tony has lost over 60 pounds of fat and shares his actual experience and theories on fat loss and building muscle.

Sample Muscle Building And Fat Burning Eating Schedule

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:00:44 GMT

The following menu plan is meant to help stimulate muscle growth, boost energy levels and burn fat. It's based around a 6:30 PM workout time. Use this meal plan to help provide the necessary nutrients needed to build maxium muscle mass while at the same time, keeping fat levels in check

Eating More To Build Muscle And Burn Fat

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:19:06 GMT

As active weight trainers looking to build lean muscle mass, we all have an idea of what we want our bodies to look like. Whether we want a heavily muscled body, or a lean ripped physique, we want to achieve our goals effectively and efficiently. In doing so, we demand a lot from our bodies so that we can keep improving from workout to workout. However, for most of us, there is a missing element that stops us from reaching the next level. That element of course, is a quality nutritional plan. Find out in this article how you can improve your workouts and muscle building efforts with some nutritional planning

The Best Exercise You've Never Done and Why You Should Be Doing

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:34:47 GMT

So many of us are familiar with the standard exercises that you can do at home or the gym. Here I am talking about push-ups, sit ups, squats and the bench press to build muscle. We do these exercises day in and day out and sometimes, we hit a sticking point which we can't always get out of. Well, in this article, guest writer, Tony Rovere is going to show you how to get out of this rut with Kettlebell Training.

Peaunt Protein Bars Recipe

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:42:55 GMT

Peanut Protein Bars Recipe

Dave Ruel's Anabolic Cooking Review

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:32:06 GMT

Nutritional planning is an absolute MUST if one is to build a body that's lean and muscular. With the right tools anyone can put together a solid nutritional plan that will have you on the road to huge muscle growth. One such tool is Dave Ruel's Anabolic Cooking. I've downloaded the book and tried it out - You can read my personal review in this article

Do Natural Testosterone Enhancer’s / Boosters Work When It Comes To Building Muscle?

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 18:54:32 GMT

In our quest to build a lean, muscular body, we often look to a variety of sports supplements to help add a positive angle to our weight training programs. Near the top of the list are natural testosterone enhancers / boosters. The question here is whether or not they actually work at: 1) Promoting an increase in serum testosterone levels; And 2) Building muscle and strength. Find out in this article as I examine the more popular ingredients.

How to use jump sets to build muscle and strength

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 19:45:53 GMT

As we progress in our weight training routines, it's necessary to add more and more intensity in order to stimulate more muscle growth. By adding additional intensity levels to our programs, we are forcing our bodies to work harder and harder for more results. How can we add more intensity? We can use what are called jump sets which will both, increase the intensity of an exercise and it's volume. Check it out in this article

Overcoming Shoulder Tendinitis

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 13:07:15 GMT

Shoulder tendinitis is no laughing matter. Once injured, shoulder tendinitis never fully heals due to the scare tissue and are easily aggravated. Here's how you can avoid shoulder injury flare ups by taking a hard look at your daily routine - You'll be surprised how you can easily over come rotator cuff tendinitis

Dymatize Post Review by Building Muscle 101

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 16:58:34 GMT

I've been on the lookout for a quality post workout drink for some time now. I've come across Dymatize's newest post workout drink called Post. I've used this product now for over 8 weeks and have come to some surprising results. To find out more about how this product worked, you have to read this article.

Building Muscle And Motivation - How To Succeed

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 19:05:34 GMT

Building muscle and getting into the best shape of your life is extremely hard work. The necessary discipline and motivation must be there if one is to succeed at building a ripped, muscular body. In this article, I'm going to provide some examples on how to use motivation to start building the body of your dreams

How You Can Build Muscle And Burn Fat Using Somatotype Profiling

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 16:51:53 GMT

I will show you how you can burn maxiumum amounts of body fat while building maximum amounts muscle mass using this virtually unknown method

Muscle Tech Anabolic Halo Review

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 16:27:14 GMT

Here is my personal review of one of Muscle Tech's flagship products - Anabolic Halo. This is a post workout drink that is supposed to be a muscle amplifier. Does it work? Find out how this product did in this review.

Muscle Building Recipe - Bow Tie Pasta And Turkey Sausage

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 17:05:03 GMT

The following recipe is a fantastic muscle building meal that is super high in complex carbohydrates and protein. It's super easy to make and tastes awesome. This meal is great for those days that you need to power up some big time weight.

How To Use These Cool Exercises To Build Your Traps

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 15:32:59 GMT

Lately, I've been doing this cool routine for my traps that simply sets my upper shoulders and back on fire. This traps routine uses two exercises, but the manner in which each exercise is performed will add a whole new level of intensity and will get your traps on the road to huge growth.

How To Use Pre Exhaust To Boost Muscle Gains

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 13:14:24 GMT

Building the body of your dreams is often a very bumpy road filled with up and downs. Sometimes the gains just come natural and at other times, it just seems next to impossible for your muscles to grow. In this article I'm going to show you how to use the pre exhaust technique to boost stagnate muscle groups and get you back on the road to muscle growth