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You’re stronger than you realize. And I’ll prove it to you. And once I prove it to you, you’ll understand why knowing this truth will help you get even better results from your workouts. “I had no idea how strong I was!” That statement never gets old. Every time I’ve heard a woman say that after...

THE 1-MINUTE PULL-UP CHALLENGE – It's tougher than it sounds. . The Challenge: You've got one minute to get in as many pull-ups (in good form) as possible using a pronated or overhand grip. You can take breaks, let go of the bar, or call your mom and tell her you won't be home for supper... just...

OK about 2 and half wks ago I had one of my powerlifters yell for me, he was stuck on the bench with about 275lbs so I straddled him and when I pulled up the bar I majorly pulled my left hammy forcing me to drop the bar back on him, we managed to get him out of it w hardly any injury but me! It...

𝐓𝐇𝐎𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐈𝐂 𝐌𝐎𝐁𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐘 . . . Mid back all stuck and stiff? Here is 1 awesome way to unlock it and get your thoracic spine moving right! Most people have a lot of restrictions in the mid back because we sit all day and are stagnant. Stiffness here can put extra stress on your low back, shoulders, and...

Since I am getting back to the gym it is painfully obvious what morons workout there. I know I feel like an old man 'get off my lawn' but I got to vent. What is it about the morons that have beat headphones on that are doing a rap battle between sets ( you guys that do air guitar between sets...

HANGING CORE VARIATIONS . 📚By using the weight of the legs there is added resistance placed on the core muscles. Each of these variations target different muscle groups. Make sure not to use momentum while pulling the legs up for each of these variations, keep the core tight and engaged at all...

Sumo Deadlift Guide: How-To, Muscles Worked, Benefits, and VariationsHere’s a guide to this effective deadlift variation. by Matthew Magnante January 31, 2020 The Sumo deadlift is one variation of the conventional deadlift where a barbell (although, there are different ways to do it)...

The barbell bench press is a popular horizontal push exercise that trains your chest, triceps, and front deltoids. But when some people perform the bench press, they tend to feel shoulder discomfort. In this case, I suggest you check your form. A common cause for shoulder pain during the bench...

Imagery/Visualization – Also known as "mental rehearsal," imagery is a skill that researchers have studied extensively in sport psych settings, and which has repeatedly been shown to enhance performance and make sports and exercise more enjoyable (Weinberg, 1981 and 2008). When you mentally...

by Matt Weik For those of you who haven’t heard, the Mars Candy Company has launched two new products that seem to be an attempt to step on some industry toes. What I mean by this is that they launched a Mars as well as a Snickers protein powder. I know what you might be thinking and I think...

6 Reasons Deadlifts Are Awesome, by Charles Staley – Although deadlifts might seem a bit "expensive" for some because they initially require a learning curve, and also because they negatively impact your recovery compared to other movements, no other single exercise provides as many benefits...

That's why I've spent the last few years augmenting my training toolbox. There's only so much I can say about training for bigger muscles before I unleash a barrage of Hulk Hogan-style leg drops on my keyboard. I know what your muscles need to grow. But I can't guarantee that you'll have the...

𝐓𝐇𝐎𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐈𝐂 𝐌𝐎𝐁𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐘 . . . Mid back all stuck and stiff? Here are 2 ways to unlock it and get your thoracic spine moving right! Most people have a lot of restrictions in the mid back because we sit all day and are stagnant. Stiffness here can put extra stress on your low back, shoulders, and neck...

✔️𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐋𝐃𝐄𝐑 𝐌𝐎𝐁𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐘✔️ Loosen up your shoulders with this new drill! “Around the World’s” are commonly used by Olympic weightlifters as a way to warm up their shoulders. This is a fast and simple way to get them moving since you are taking the joint as far as it will go each way. This loosens up...

by Matt Weik This is a topic I spoke about on social media before and it raised many questions as well as accolades. Fairly often I get asked the question if a certain food, supplement, or drink will make them gain weight. My first reaction is to laugh but then I realize that not everyone...

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3 ADVANCED TECHNIQUES FOR A MONSTER BENCHby Noah Bryant, CSCS [Editor's Note: It's always a pleasure to introduce another well-credentialed athlete and writer to the ProSource family. In this case, we're REALLY keeping it in the family as we present Noah Bryant, CSCS, brother of powerlifting...

Are Protein Bars Good For You? Bodybuilding & Sports Nutrition Supplements Store – Prosource It wasn’t all that long ago when the question featured above would have seemed comical on its surface. Protein bars occupied the lowest rung on the sports nutrition ladder. They were amalgamations of...

Drop sets are a muscle building tactic where you do a heavy set, decrease the weight, and continue training until you reach failure. One approach is called the halving method, or 50% drop sets. After your final heavy set of an exercise, strip off 50% of the weight. Give yourself only 15 seconds...