Let’s get one thing clear: there’s no such thing as truly being able to quickly gain muscle. No matter what you do, muscle growth will take a long time and require steady, continuous effort. At best, the physique you’re aiming for may still take months or even years to achieve….
Building muscle is far from a linear process. You could be making steady progress until all of a sudden, you hit a wall and aren’t able to see further improvements in your strength. You keep training, but you’re stuck doing the same number of reps at the same weight. This…
As I’ve stressed in many of my other posts, proper weightlifting form is a key factor in determining the efficacy of your workouts and how much muscle growth you’re able to achieve. If you’re not using safe and effective lifting technique, you’ll likely end up wasting a lot of time…
When it comes to strength training, being able to lift heavy weights seems to be an overwhelming priority for many people. Maybe it’s to try and impress others; maybe it’s a genuine belief that weight is the primary contributor to muscle growth. Unfortunately, this often leads to a common mistake…
Being good at spotting is extremely valuable. When you’re at the gym, you have a duty to maintain a safe environment for everyone around you, and being able to spot someone when they need it is one of the most important ways you can ensure the safety of others. It…
Having been a part of the fitness community for many years now, I’ve come across many different claims about how to properly work out and build muscle. Everyone seems to talk about fitness like they’re experts, but unfortunately, much of what’s being said just isn’t true or doesn’t tell the…
Whether you’re in a movie theater, nice restaurant, or workplace, there are rules, both written and unwritten, about what you should and shouldn’t do. The same applies when you’re in a public gym. When it comes to proper etiquette in the gym, there are a few things to go over….
For many people, a major barrier to maintaining an exercise routine is a lack of time. While for some people this is just an easy excuse to get out of going to the gym, for others it can be a genuine problem that getting in a proper workout is too time-consuming….
I’m Justin, and I’m a fitness enthusiast. I started working out in 2016, and since then, it has completely changed my life. I absolutely love it, and I’ve made it my mission to spread that passion to others. Read more