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Is It Possible to Build Lean Muscles Without Weight?

Is It Possible to Build Lean Muscles Without Weight? Do you dream about getting a fit and beautiful body but training with weights just isn’t for you? Don’t be despaired, as there are many ways to get lean muscle without weights. In fact, this may even be a safer option for people suffering from some[...]
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Bodybuilding 6 Day Training Program

6 Day Training Split Lacking motivation, stuck in a plateau or need a new training program…? Then you need to check out our new video series... Over the next 6 weeks, we’re releasing a 6 day bodybuilding split training program. Each week we’ll release a detailed video full of training tips and guidance[...]
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Physique or figure? Bodybuilding categories for females explained.

Are you a female looking to compete in a bodybuilding or figure competition? If you love training with weights, enjoy eating healthy and want to take your body to the next level, the bodybuilding stage may be your calling… Before you commit to a comp, decide which category you want to do, today we are[...]
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Beginners guide to becoming a bodybuilder.

So you want to be a bodybuilder? Who doesn't: those guys are big, ripped and look great. But there's more to being a bodybuilder than lifting the heaviest dumbbells on the rack. Here's your beginners guide to becoming a bodybuilder. Figure out your body type Different body types need different types of[...]
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The pros and cons of training with a lifting partner in the gym

Do you prowl the gym floor like a lone wolf? Or go through training partners more regularly than tubs of whey? Let's look at the pros and cons of gym training partners. A great training partner will: - spur you on to turn up at the gym when you want to stay in bed - spot you on heavy lifts or[...]
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Training 101: Find out how sleeping more can get you leaner.

The surprising reasons why sleeping more can make you leaner Your diet's on point, you train like a beast in the gym, and your supplement stack never runs out. Are you missing the most anabolic item of all - sleep? Find out how sleeping more can get you leaner. Have you noticed a difference in how you[...]
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The importance of post-workout carbs (and how to get it right)

Everyone knows it's important to eat a good macro balance, but do you know why it's crucial to eat carbohydrates after your workout? And what are the best carbs to get in? Let's explore post-workout carbs. Some people add carbohydrate powder to their PWO shake. Others eat candy, chocolate rice cakes[...]
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Spring clean your training, diet and motivation

Are you lacking a bit of motivation in the gym or with your diet? Here are 7 ways to Spring clean your motivation to get you firing on all cylinders again. 1. Set yourself a new goal Tired of your usual training or sporting goals? Setting yourself a new one - whether it's a PR in the gym, or a event -[...]
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Pre-workout meals: the what, when and why

What do you eat before training? Protein, fats, carbs? Here's the 101 on what to eat before training. There's no one-size-fits-all approach to pre-workout meals. There's lots to consider: - what type of training are you going to do (power, endurance, strength) - are you cutting, bulking or[...]
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What are DEXA scans and what can they tell us about muscle?

What's the best way of discovering your exact body composition? Discover DEXA scans and how they can help us accurately track muscle and fat to show the true results of training and nutrition. What are DEXA scans? DEXA scanning is considered the Gold Standard of body composition measurement. It's a[...]
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Training 101 : Sleep more for better muscle gains

You already know how important rest and recovery are to maximising your body's muscles. You can bust a gut in the gym, eat right, and get your sports supplementation on point, but none of it matters without the ultimate recovery: good sleep. Think about it this way: sleep is the single biggest stretch[...]
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Training 101 : Do you listen to your body or are you over-training?

It's tempting to train more, lift heavier and work harder when you've got your eyes on the prize. But is it always beneficial to work harder in the gym? Maybe it's time to listen to your body. Tuning in to your body is a valuable skill for athletes and bodybuilders. You already know that true muscle[...]
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Engage your brain for better gains: the most important bodybuilding technique you're not doing

You lift heavy. You plan your workouts. Your training is progressive, periodised and programmed. But you're still missing one critical aspect of training. The mind to muscle connection. Here's how to engage your brain for bigger gains. If you want to gain muscle mass, size and shape, is it enough to[...]
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What does it take to be in competitive bodybuilding?

Ever thought about competing in bodybuilding? We look at the mindset and what it takes: the good, the bad and the ugly! Competitive bodybuilding isn't easy. In fact, it could be one of the toughest things you ever do. But it's a great challenge. There are three things which are hard about making it to[...]
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Bodybuilding Plateau - 5 ways to fight through!

Bodybuilding Plateau - 5 ways to fight through! It happens to the best of us: despite your best efforts, you hit a plateau with training, muscle gain or fat loss. Don't get disheartened. Here are the 5 best ways to blast through any plateau! Double up This is a hard-hitting way to bust through[...]
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Bodybuilding workout 6X6X6 triple sets - Train like a devil!

Looking for a big bad bodybuilding workout session to hit your chosen body part hard, stimulate new muscle growth, and fire up your metabolism? Smash through any possible plateau with 6x6x6 triple sets. Here's how. If you haven't heard of 6x6x6 triple sets before, you're in for a treat. They're an[...]
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Deadlift like a Pro!

To many lifters, the deadlift is commonly referred to as the king of all exercises. Many believe there is no better true test of strength or other exercise that will pack more muscle and size than deadlifts. If you have spent any time amongst power lifters you may have heard the term "The contest[...]
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Strongman - A true test of strength

Strongman - A true test of strength. In the early days of Strongman terminology a “Strongman” was described as someone who was an exhibitor of pure strength used as circus performers. These days whilst still entertaining to watch, Strongman events are an exhibition of true athleticism and strength[...]
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