Build Muscle

You’re looking for advice about strength standards, mainly because you want to see how well you stack up against other people who lift weights, or because you want some strength goals to aim for. You’ve been asking yourself questions like: How strong should I be? How strong is the average man? How much weight should […]

What is the fat-free mass index? How is it calculated? And does a FFMI of 25 really represent a natural limit to the maximum amount of muscle you can gain without using drugs? Let’s find out… What is the Fat-Free Mass Index (FFMI)? The fat-free mass index (FFMI) is a height-normalized index of fat-free mass. […]

If you want to build muscle, when is the best time to work out? Are you going to see faster results if you train in the morning? Or is it better to hit the gym later in the day once your body’s had a chance to warm up? There are pros and cons to whatever […]

Today, I want to show you some highly effective barbell row alternatives you can use to build a bigger, more muscular back. Some say that the barbell row, also known as the bent over row, should be a staple in nearly every program. Personally, I take the opposite view, which is why I rarely include […]

Muscle confusion is based on the idea that muscle growth is best achieved by “keeping your muscles guessing” and constantly switching things up. Some workout routines recommend varying your exercises on a weekly basis, while others tell you to change things every day. By continually mixing things up, your body is forced to respond. The […]

If you’re over the age of 50, and want to build muscle and get stronger, there are better weight training programs out there than the typical 5×5 workout. To be clear, there’s nothing inherently wrong with doing five sets of five reps at the age of 50 or beyond. Nor is there a single “best” […]