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1. Causes of lower back pain. There are many possible causes of lower back pain, and it can be tricky to identify the precise source of your pain. However, some of the most common causes include muscle strain, ligament or tendon damage, joint problems, and herniated discs. Muscle strain is often...

Hello all, I am new to bodybuilding.com and wanted to give a big hello to everyone. Now onto the points of this article and who is it for. Currently I hopefully will attain my degree in kinesiology in 2 more years (been going for about 3 years), and there are some things I would like to address...

Bulk, cut, repeat. This is the age old recipe for packing on some mass to your frame. It has to be done. We accept that we have to say goodbye to our six packs and hello to a caloric surplus for half of the year, in order to pack on some lean muscle. False. What?! Building muscle without...

Here is an article from my new blog (in my sig): Ahh? the coveted "six pack". Sought after by millions across the country, six pack abs are a symbol of fitness that many people desire. They are also just downright sexy. There are many myths surrounding obtaining the elusive six-pack. Here I am...

Orginially published at www.jimmysmithtraining.blogspot.com 25 Reasons Why You Should Start Drinking Green Tea Now You Should Start Drinking Green Tea Right Now: 1. Green Tea and Cancer Green tea helps reduce the risk of cancer. The antioxidant in green tea is 100 times more effective...

Here are the most Frequently Asked Questions in the sport of Arm-Wrestling. What muscle groups are involved in Arm-Wrestling and which are the most important? This is what I feel to be the ranking of muscle groups for Arm Wrestling. (I include tendons in this group as this is the major...

I was first introduced to the idea of abbreviated training in 2009, when a trainer at my former gym told me about a book entitled Brawn. Originally released in 1991, it's author, Stuart McRobert wrote in extensive detail about the important of shorter training in comparison to the routines found...

We all know how important a good nights sleep can be. Proper sleep is the only way we can recover from grueling workouts or a tiring cardio session. <i>NSF's 2002 Sleep in America Poll</i> shows that 58% of adults in the U.S. experience have a hard time sleeping a few nights a week or more. I?ve...

The purpose of this thread is to present you a detailed analysis of 8 best exercises for arms, and that includes biceps and triceps. I will explain why certain exercises work, how to use them and how to put it all together for an incredible arm workout. Building bigger arms was one of my basic...

The number of bodybuilders or fitness enthusiasts out there who smoke is suprisingly high. I've seen many gym patrons having a post-workout cigarette instead of a shake or I run into them at a bar and see them ligthing up every time they go to suck back a cold one. I myself was one of these people,...

Why you aren’t reaching your goals! If you set a goal worth reaching, you will find that it is hard to achieve. There are lots of reasons why you may find yourself having trouble; I can’t possibly capture every potential problem, but I keep seeing the same problems propping up over and over...

CHAPTER 1 Here are the most Frequently Asked Questions in the sport of Arm-Wrestling. What muscle groups are involved in Arm-Wrestling and which are the most important? This is what I feel to be the ranking of muscle groups for Arm Wrestling. (I include tendons in this group as this is the...

1. Examine your body type For some reason, not a lot of people seem to be doing step. Understanding what your body type is probably the most important place from where anybody going into fitness and bodybuilding needs to start from. You need to understand your body in order for you to grow or to...

The day had finally come. The biggest moment of my life was here. My hands were shaking, I was anxious and excited all at the same time. I had practiced my routine a thousand times, but kept praying that I wouldn’t pass out or choke under pressure. I had worked so so hard and all my efforts for the...

How to determine your GENETIC POTENTIAL PART ONE And the first part of why, stronger muscles are larger and larger muscles are stronger, In addition, when you increase a muscle in strength, it increases in size and when you increase its size, you increase its strength. ARTHUR JONES said...

The Fastest Way to Build Muscle Mass (Naturally) by Shawn Lebrun Certified Personal Trainer Want to know one of the fastest ways to build rock-solid muscle mass naturally? It can also be called "The Secret of How to Get Anything You Want in Life." A couple years ago, I learned an...

Overcoming Negative Habit Patterns Probably the most challenging issue for all athletes, whether you're a potential Olympian or just trying to lose those few pounds and Buff Up a little and stay there, is maintaining your personal training schedule as a HABIT. You've been there before. You start...

I felt like there was a need to have a quick chat about Post Play, an article dealing with mainly people that play Power Forward and Center, however a skilled outside player can learn these and it will greatly improve their game as well. There are two main points to post play: mindsets/beliefs...

Well, I know probably very few or no one here knows me. I usually spend my time MISC-ing doing things for the lulz. But I wish to start contributing to the knowledge that is being shared around here. So here I am, sharing a little of my experience; hopefully it will help or provide some food for...

The concept of 'going to failure' is nothing new. However, I think many beginners and casual lifters may not know, or fully understand, what 'going to failure' is. Many people might picture going to failure as two huge guys doing bench press. One guy is under the bar grunting and straining while...

Everywhere you turn, someone's promising the next hot secret to getting 6 pack abs. Some of these so called 'secrets' have some degree of truth, while others, not so much. Deciphering which are the best methods to getting 6 pack abs is going to be critical to your having success with this goal. ...

If you are tired of tossing and turning on a regular basis, battling insomnia and then feeling too groggy to face the day, it is time to cut out the you know whaí. Step up to the plate and start working through your sleeping difficulties. Here are some tips: Identify the Problem Dont just...

Background I got this idea when I was away for 14 days and couldn't lift in the gym and wanted to try something different. and it turned to be more effective than the normal bodyweight method. Equipment 2 glasses of water Bodypart worked Whole body Target group of people