Skinny Guy Series: The Best Time of Day to Train for Muscle Growth
Ectomorphs, also known as Hardgainers and Skinny guys are long, wiry, and svelte, generally finding it difficult to gain muscle mass. People that belong to this body type are usually very thin, lean, and have a high metabolism.
4 Reasons Periodization is Crucial for Muscle Growth
Are you eager to achieve your goals for muscle growth but find yourself running into roadblocks because you lack focus and strategy? If you want to pack on lean muscle while staying healthy and balanced, then periodization should be a key part of your strength training routine.
What Are the Best Rest Times Between Sets for Muscle Growth: Short, Medium, or Long?
If your strength training goal is muscle growth, your rest time between sets is one of the most critical factors of your exercise program. But which is best: Short, Medium, or Long?
10 High-Calorie Foods To Help Skinny Guys Bulk Up and Build Muscle
Skinny guys face a unique struggle while trying to put on muscle and gain weight. While everyone else seems to be fixated on finding low-calorie, low-carb, and low-fat options, skinny guys need high-calorie, nutrient-dense foods to meet their goals of bulking up.
Got Stubborn Muscle Soreness? Try Vitamin C!
If you're saving vitamin C exclusively for the dinner table or before travel, you're missing out on its many benefits, including decreasing post-exercise soreness.
5 Popular questions about fitness answered
Can you Isolate fat loss? Should you stretch before or after a workout? What is the best rep range for muscle growth? Here are 5 of the most common fitness related questions I get asked as a personal trainer ANSWERED!
Best Rep Ranges for Strength, Muscle Growth and Endurance Goals
Rep ranges for strength, muscle growth and endurance. In this article, we’ll explain everything you need to know about repetition ranges for your fitness goals.
10 Reasons why women should lift weights
From a leaner and sexier physique to better sleep, more energy and improved longevity. Here are 10 great reasons why all women should lift weights regularly.
Muscle building vs toning: What's the difference?
While muscle gain is a pretty straightforward concept, toning and the differences between the two seem to cause a lot of confusion. Let's break it down shall we!?
Testo Lab Pro Independent Review
We review Testo Lab Pro, the potent all-natural Testosterone-boosting and performance-enhancing supplement by Opti-Nutra. Here's everything you need to know!
The Ripped Vegan: Can You Build Muscle on a Vegan Diet?
Vegans bodybuilders exist. So the question isn’t really, can you build muscle on a vegan diet? We know you can. But how and what are the best ways to get everything you need from a vegan diet to maximize muscle growth. We take a look!
How much muscle can you gain in a month?
Whether returning to a training program or just beginning, the first month brings up the age-old question: Can I look like Daniel Craig as James Bond or Alicia Vikander as Tomb Raider in 4 weeks or less? The answer is no, you probably can’t! However, you can add muscle mass and start your journey to the body composition you desire.
Progressive overload training principle: Why it's so important for results!
The principle of progressive overload is probably familiar to you, but just not by that name. If you hang about the gym long enough, you will undoubtedly come across this term. And if you are serious about building muscle, this bodybuilding term and training concept is one that you must become friends with.
How to Time Protein Intake for Optimal Strength Gains
There's not really a bad time for protein intake. However, there are better times than others. In the morning, pre-workout, during a workout, and post-workout are all excellent times to get yourself some high-quality protein.
Clean Bulking vs Dirty Bulking: Which is best for muscle growth?
Bulking refers to a gradual increase in the number of calories you take in combined with intense weight training. Any calorie intake beyond what your body needs to maintain your current bodyweight is a calorie surplus that your body can then use to build muscle. But which is better, clean or dirty bulking? We have the answers!
The Skinny Guy Bulk up guide: Count Macros not Calories!
Welcome fellow Ectomorphs. If you're seeking refuge from the constant barrage of weight loss and dieting programs trying to convince you that happiness, skinniness, and health are one and the same, then you've come to the right place.
What to do when you stop seeing fitness results
We all have different goals and reasons for exercising but what do we do when despite our best efforts to eat well and train right we fail to see any noticeable results? Here are some things you can do to improve your chances of fitness progress.
The Skinny guy's bulk up guide: diet and exercise
Bulking up for most guys can be difficult. For ectomorphs, it can feel damn near impossible. Fortunately, there is some good news. With careful planning, consistency, and our simple step by step guide to eating and training for weight gain, it’s well within your reach.
Muscle Growth: 12 Essential tips to build more muscle
As men, it's only natural to want to look bigger and stronger, but with so much inaccurate information out there, knowing what to believe, what to do, and where to start can feel overwhelming. Here are 12 Essential tips to building more muscle mass!