One of the selling points of the 5×5 workout is that Arnold Schwarzenegger reportedly used it when he was starting out. Some claim that it’s “well documented that Arnold Schwarzenegger built his foundation” using a 5×5 routine. It is indeed well documented that the Austrian Oak used 5×5 when he was getting started. But only […]
Should I Train Shoulders On Push Day Or Pull Day?
If you’re following a push/pull/legs split, the stock answer is that you should train the front and side delts on push day, with the rear delts worked on pull day. However, depending on the exercises you do, it is possible to make a case for training the side delts on pull day. I’ll explain why […]
Body Recomposition: Full Workout Plan & Diet
If you want a simple body recomposition workout plan, one that doesn’t involve weird exercises you’ve never heard of, counting rep tempos, or endless hours of boring cardio, this page will show you how it’s done. What Is Body Recomposition? Body recomposition is a term used to describe fat loss and muscle growth that happens […]
How Do You Know if Your Muscles Are Growing?
Tracking muscle gain with any degree of accuracy is extremely difficult, particularly once your newbie gains are out of the way. Once you’ve moved past the beginner stages of training, building muscle at a decent rate will typically require adjusting and fine-tuning your training program. Problem is, the need for fine adjustments tends to increase […]
Arnold Split vs PPL (Push/Pull/Legs): Which is Better?
If you want to gain muscle, which training split works best? The Arnold split or a push/pull/legs (PPL) routine? Let’s find out. Arnold Split vs PPL: Key Differences The main difference between the two is that the Arnold split involves training the chest and back on a separate day to the shoulders and arms. But […]
What to Do Between Sets to Build Muscle Faster
To build muscle as fast as humanly possible, you need to give yourself enough rest between sets. If your inter-set rest intervals are too short, your performance during subsequent sets will suffer, which in turn is going to put the brakes on muscle growth. However, the downside of resting for 2-3 minutes between sets is […]