Tagged: Training
THE GREATEST WORKOUT EVER!
When I was a young(er) lifter than I am now I used to eat up the muscle magazines that came to the local stores in my town. This, of course, was before the prevalence of the internet with instant information – whether it be true or false. Those magazines were gold! Continue reading
5 Steps to Build LEAN Muscle and Perform Better: Guest Blogger Chad Howse Shows You How!
Every now and again the Workout Lab likes to invite guest bloggers to display there insight and expertise from the many facets of the world of health and fitness.
Chad Howse is a trainer, author and all around bad-ass when it comes to getting not only himself, but his clients into shape!
Check out his tips and unique approach to getting your ideal physique. And be sure to check out his site: ChadHowseFitness
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How to Build: Chiseled, Rock-Hard Abs!
One of the most sought-after bodyparts by trainers everywhere is abdominals.
By Brad Borland, MA, CSCS
It seems everybody wants them, but few have them. Many toil away in the gym with sit-up after sit-up and crunch after crunch only to face sore abs and a declining motivation. Others don’t worry at all about their abs and neglect training them all together. They are many times seen as an after thought, tacked onto the end of a session only to be undertrained with little or no focus. Continue reading
How to Build: Bullish Calves!
We all have a love/hate relationship with the “G” word: Genetics. When we are genetically gifted in certain areas of our physique we deem ourselves blessed.
By Brad Borland, MA, CSCS
But, when we confront difficulty and monumental challenges we curse our genetics and all but give up on ourselves in attaining that coveted symmetrical and proportioned body we strive for each and every day. How is it that we excel in building some body parts but not others?
Most trainers’ calves are the subjects in question here. In all of my years training, I have come across maybe only a handful of trainers who were satisfied with their calf size. Most are at there wit’s end regarding trying to pack on reasonable amounts of muscle tissue to their lower legs and have relegated there training to just a few sets at the end of a leg day. Continue reading
How to Build: Cured Hamstrings!
Balance. It is a term used over and over in the world of bodybuilding. Those who have it have the chance at becoming a champion, those who don’t struggle with repetitive defeats in the eyes of the judges, family and friends.
By Brad Borland, MA, CSCS
Balance is not only a principle when it comes to aesthetics and proportions of a contest-ready physique; it also plays a pivotal role in the practical functionality of performance in and out of the gym. Certain antagonistic muscles are crucial in the strength, muscle mass development and performance of their counterparts, therefore specific focus and balance of other factors such as volume and intensity are a must for any athlete. Continue reading
