Many moons ago, I came across a book called The Warrior Diet. It’s based on the idea that ancient warriors didn’t have time to eat during the day, because they were too busy doing all the things that warriors do. Instead, they’d eat one big meal in the evening, once all the hunting and fighting […]
4 Day Push Pull Split: Workout Routine for Muscle Gain
In this post, I’m going to show you a highly effective 4 day push pull split you can use to build muscle. First, I want to talk briefly about what a push pull workout plan involves. Then I’ll show you the workout split in full, so you can see all the exercises, sets and reps. […]
Dirty Bulk vs Clean Bulk: Which Is Best for Building Muscle?
Google around for advice on the subject of dirty bulking, and you’ll come across a lot of conflicting advice. Some say that dirty bulking is the dumbest thing you’ll ever do. All it does is slow your progress because it adds more fat you’ll need to lose later, while stunting your ability to build muscle. […]
The Case against Creatine Loading: What the Science Says
When they use it for the first time, some people like to “load” with 20-30 grams of creatine each day for the first week. One reason creatine loading is so popular is that it raises creatine levels in the body very quickly. You take 20 grams of creatine per day, typically divided into four 5-gram […]
How Long Does It Take To Get a Flat Stomach?
Since you’re reading an article about how long it takes to get a flat stomach, I’m going to assume a few things are true about you. First, you’re trying to lose the fat from your belly, and you want to know how fast it’s going to happen. Perhaps you’ve been trying to get a flat […]
Drop Sets Explained: How Effective Are They?
Drop sets are a highly effective way to build muscle in less time than traditional training. In some studies, subjects gained just as much muscle as they did with straight sets, but their workouts were 50% shorter. Here’s the lowdown on drop sets — sometimes referred to as descending sets, stripping or running the rack […]