Even with protein shakes and supplements, many of us struggle to fit enough of this vital nutrient into our day. That is why I am a big fan of Barilla PLUS pasta. With Barilla PLUS, you get 420 calories (20 calories from fat), and 20 grams of protein in a 4 oz. serving […]

They are one of the most overlooked exercises in the gym. In fact, I don’t know too many people who incorporate them into their workout at all. In my opinion, this is a huge mistake. Deadlifts build more muscle, in more parts of your body, than any other exercise. They work […]

One thing I think most people underestimate is the power of motivation. Motivation is just as important as a solid workout regimen, eating right, and getting enough rest. In fact, I would like to revise a common equation to read the following:
Weight Lifting + Nutrition + Rest + Motivation = MUSCLE GROWTH
Face it, […]

Pyramid sets can be a very useful tool for building muscle mass quickly, and the best part is they are simple to learn and can be applied to just about any lifting exercise. Here’s an explanation:
I am going to use the bench press for this example. You will need to find out about […]

How many times have you heard that you need to be in the gym lifting weights 6-7 days a week and workout for at least 2 hours a day to get BIG and get the results you are looking for? I’ve read this before in some posts online, even heard this from some pretty […]

A lot of people will disagree on the answer to this seemingly simple question. I know people who believe no amount of weight is too much. They think that you should try to lift as much as you can otherwise you will not build muscle. I think that this is the […]