Having big trap muscles is something that can set the tone for almost any conversation. Any 100-lb guy can sculpt abs, but it takes a lot of effort to build big ‘ol neck muscles.
So if you only have a pair of dumbbells, how do you build them? Is it even possible?
Well, yes, of course, it is. Otherwise, you wouldn’t have clicked on this article or started reading this or… read this part. So let’s get started!
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Jim Wendler’s 5/3/1 plan is perhaps one of the most famous strength training programs on the internet. Known for helping people build strength as well as grit, it’d seem that the plan isn’t for those who are namby-pamby.
But is it really that good in 2023 still? Or has it lost its touch?
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One app to rule them all… Or so we wish.
Finding apps that do everything you need — from a fitness perspective — can be tricky, especially in today’s world of influencers and misguided media.
In this Alpha Progression app review, we’ll be looking at the workout app, its progression methods, and whether this is the “perfect” app to replace your personal trainer (or if it’s all just too good to be true).
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If you’re somewhat of an experienced lifter, you probably already know this program. Most programs that start with a numbering scheme are usually exceptional, and I suspect the StrongLifts 5×5 is no different.
But let’s do a StrongLifts review to see if this training program is any good.
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The lockdown weight has started to bother you, and you wanna get rid of it — I understand. Apps are great tools to help you do that, depending on whether or not they’re actually good.
This Body Coach review will look at the Body Coach app, how it works for weight loss, and whether or not Joe Wicks’ methods really work.
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“I’m so glad I’m an ectomorph!” – said nobody ever.
Being an ectomorph, you learn to accept your wicked fast metabolism and impossibly skinny physique by your teen years. But just because it’s difficult to gain muscle and achieve an aesthetic physique as an ecto, that doesn’t mean it’s not possible.
If you want to take pride in your ectomorph roots, build lean mass, but stop before you get too “bulky,” here’s your complete guide to being both skinny & ripped:
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Those long-sought-after noob gains are finally settling in. Every deadlift, creatine scoop, and exhausting HIIT session up until this point are finally showing in the mirror.
You’ve gained some 20 pounds of pure lean mass.
That once low-hanging gut is slowly uncovering the core muscles hiding beneath.
And, those old college T’s fit again (not busting at the seams, but also not baggy).
It’s time to take this newfound progress and convert it into a cut and buff summer body deserving respect in the gym. But how long does it take to get “ripped” these days?
Well, here’s our no B.S. guide to getting ripped.
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Have you ever heard of the endomorph, ectomorph, and mesomorph body types?
For example, have you ever been in a gym and heard someone say something like, “I’m an ectomorph, so I’ve always had problems building muscle.”
Or, have you read somewhere that top bodybuilders are usually mesomorphs because they can gain muscle just by looking at a set of weights?
When you get into bodybuilding, you will often hear the terms endomorph, ectomorph, and mesomorph because these are classifications known as somatotypes.
Once you know what kind of body type you have, it’s easier to reach your fitness goals since you can design a diet and workout program that matches your genetic potential.
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The Aaptiv app offers something we don’t see every day in the fitness world — audio workouts. Some claim that Aaptiv is the world’s best fitness experience, and since its launch back in 2015, the app has been used by thousands across the world.
But is it any good? Well, here’s what I think.
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Athlean-X is one of the most well-known and polarizing fitness brands on the planet.
But with dozens of training programs to choose from and a few flops mixed into the line-up, choosing the right routine becomes a gamble.
Until now.
Here, you’ll learn everything you need to know — and a few things you probably could’ve gone without knowing — about Athlean-X and its best-selling programs.
This is what we call the ULTIMATE Athlean-X Review!
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