The other day, I came across an article titled 28 Foods That Fight Belly Fat, which claims to reveal a list of “slimming superfoods” that will “melt away that last inch of belly bloat.” There are many thousands of articles like it, all of which follow a very similar template. The author comes up with […]
PHUL Workout Routine: Power Hypertrophy Upper Lower
The other day, I came across something called the PHUL workout routine, which is short for power hypertrophy upper lower. Although PHUL is something of a misnomer (for reasons I’ll explain in a moment, it should be called SHUL rather than PHUL), it’s a solid approach to setting up a training program, and can work […]
Fasted Weight Training: Research, Pros & Cons
The other day, I came across an article in Men’s Health on the subject of intermittent fasting and exercise in the morning, which cautions against lifting weights on an empty stomach. Here’s a snippet: Lifting weights, sprinting, doing CrossFit WODS, and other high-intensity activities all depend on carbs for fuel. If you perform any of […]
Lat Pulldowns vs Pull-Ups: What’s the Best Lat Exercise?
Some say that pull-ups (where your palms face away from you) and chin-ups (where your palms face you) are the best back exercises, giving you a lot more “bang for your buck” than lat pulldowns. Personally, I take the opposite view. For most people, most of the time, pulldowns are a better option than pull-ups […]
5-Day Workout Split – Upper/Lower/Push/Pull/Legs
If you want a highly effective 5-day workout split you can use to build muscle, this page will show you what to do. First thing I want to do is explain briefly what a 5-day workout split is, and what the benefits are. Then I’ll lay out the routine in full, so you can see […]
How Much Protein to Gain Muscle? The 1 Gram Per Pound Myth
How much protein should you eat to gain muscle? Is 1 gram of protein per pound of body weight too much, not enough or about right? If you eat more, are you going to build muscle faster? Or will you do just as well with less? Historically, most bodybuilders and strength athletes have claimed that extra protein […]