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Nutrient vs Caloric Density

It is true that a person’s caloric intake has a very direct impact on their weight. Consume more than is ...

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Are Advanced Training Methods for You?

Just because that insane workout technique sounds excruciatingly awesome, that doesn't mean you should add it into your routine. You ...

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Cinnamon: The Surprising Spicy Advantage Sitting on your Shelf

Cinnamon, one of the most undervalued, underestimated, and under-appreciated supplements around. When taken at effective doses, it packs a very ...

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The Path to Insulin Sensitivity

One of the most frustrating and damaging metabolic conditions a person can have is insulin resistance. On one end, insulin ...

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Taurine: Overlooked and Undervalued

This inexpensive amino brings with it increased testosterone production & recovery making it a valuable adtiion to your supplement stack. ...

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The Essentials of Bodypart Specialization: Quad Training

It is important to keep in mind that these 10 key suggestions for Quad training will fly in the face ...

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All Bicep Movements

Want bulging biceps? Here are Ben's top execution tips for packing muscle on those guns!

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Front Delt Movements

The best front delt exercises to add to your routine and how to perform them for optimal growth!

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Trap 3 Isolation

Building an impressive physique starts with a strong foundation... these are an awesome tool to add to your arsenal!

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The Essentials of Bodypart Specialization: Hamstring and Glute Training

In preparation for writing this article, I wanted to see what exactly was written out on the web when it ...

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Crunching Movements

Ben's top tips for executing the most effective ab crunching exercises for a 6 pack with a pop!

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The Essentials of Bodypart Specialization: Arm Training

Training arms is so important to the common bodybuilder or fitness enthusiast that there is absolutely no shortage of information ...

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Quad Isolation Exercises

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(1) Leg Extensions 

leg-extensions

(optional: place a Pilates block or bottle for example in between the thighs and attempt to squeeze it throughout)

  • (to shorten the quads from both ends) sit proud with chest up / a slightly arched lower back (no leaning backwards against the pad); hold this position throughout and keep arms in place so butt doesn’t elevate
  • keep hips, knees and ankles in a straight line and the patella (knee-cap) pointing towards the ceiling throughout
  • perform the exercise under complete control (zero explosive movements) and come to complete lock-out at the top aiming for a peak contraction.