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Average Forearm Size For Men and Women
Forearms are one of the most overlooked muscles, even though they are right under the most loved muscle group — the biceps. Developed forearms can add to your physique aesthetics and make you stand out by improving your symmetry, proportions, and balance. Your forearms are constantly on display. Whether you wear a t-shirt to work…
Derek Lunsford Shows Off Sculpted Physique After Killer Shoulders Workout in The 2023 Off-Season
Derek Lunsford is leaving no stone unturned to maximize his gains in this off-season and bring a complete package to the 2023 Olympia. His off-season training is picking up pace, and Lunsford recently went through a shoulder workout and included a few chest exercises in the session as well. America’s own Lunsford has cemented his position…
Phil Heath Says $1M Could Prompt Return to Mr. Olympia or Masters Olympia: ‘I Know My Worth’
Phil Heath, a Men’s Open great who attained seven Mr. Olympia titles, is fueling talks of an eventual comeback. In a recent Voice of Bodybuilding podcast, Heath revealed the conditions required to make a viable return to the sport. A few months ago, the 2023 Masters Olympia reemerged on the bodybuilding calendar following an 11-year hiatus….
Powerlifter Samantha Eugenie (69KG) Wins French Nationals With Two Unofficial IPF Junior World Records
France has a history of producing many world-class powerlifters. The 2023 FFForce French Junior Nationals, which happened from April 8th to 10th, showcased the sports upcoming talent. As multiple fierce battles raged on, a few unofficial World Records were also observed, adding an extra layer of excitement to the competition. Most notably, Samantha Eugenie, from…
Nick Walker Shares 2023 Off-Season Update & Progress From New Training Split
Nick Walker is on a mission to win his first Mr. Olympia title later this year when the show returns to Orlando, Florida. In a recent HD Muscle interview, Walker disclosed a new training split, detailed his 2023 off-season progress, and touched on an old rivalry with Martin Fitzwater. Having finished fifth in his debut…
The Rock Shares 2:30 A.M. ‘Burning Superset Workout’: ‘Stretch & Elongate Those Lat Fibers’
Hollywood sensation Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson has a packed schedule but never fails to get a workout in no matter the time. In a recent post made on Instagram, Johnson shared a brutal 2:30 A.M. workout session along with an intense superset routine. The Rock first gained attention for his humongous frame and athletic abilities…
Duck Walk Guide: Muscles Worked, How-To, Benefits, and Alternatives
There are a lot of exercises named after animals. In many cases, these exercises emulate the movements of powerful animals, like tigers (push-ups), bears (crawling), and cobras (stretching). However, there are exercises named after less intimidating animals, too, that are no less effective. Spider curls (biceps) are one example, and downward dogs are another (stretch.)…
219 – What IS Natural Bodybuilding?
Based on a couple questions, I knew it was time for a deeper dive into the world of what “natural” bodybuilding really means, in the competitive world. Are there different, fluctuating definitions on what this means? When might an exception be made? Do *you* qualify or not based on something you may have taken in the past? Let’s dive in!
220 – Hip Hingeing, Off-Season Softness, Lack of Scale Movement
Back it today with a HUGE grab bag of Q&A, coming from voicemails as well as sourced from a Facebook group I’m a member of – as the saying goes, give the people what they want – and these were the questions getting asked so I know they’re relevant – a wide spectrum of stuff ranging from somewhat beginner-ish to more advanced.
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221 – Imperfection Mindset, Coaching Questions
In 221 we have a guest appearance of sorts from Grace, the reigning MVP of The Drop Set – she calls in to give us some insight on how she approaches prep and deals with times when she is kinda forced to be “less than perfect”, as we all have to deal with it some point (or points).
And then as if to show off her MVP trophy, she comes back around with some great coaching related questions that I dive into one at a time.
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