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Exercise Breakdown: The Upright Row

Barn door width is all about working those side deltoids hard. Not to mention, many deltoid exercises also hit the traps. What’s more impressive than huge traps and ultra-wide delts? Rich had ‘em, ...

5150 Gladiator Special Edition: More Focus & Pumps!

There can be no doubt that 5% Nutrition is consistently coming out with exciting, innovative new products. It goes without saying that we know the meaning of “hardcore”, and we’re redefining it wit...

Free Weights, Machines, or Both?

Should you use barbells and dumbbells for your workouts, or strictly machines? It’s an old debate, and each side staunchly supports their opinions.

Muscle Fiber Types

Most likely your goal is more mass, but regardless of your goal, understanding muscle fiber types and how they work can help you optimize your training program.

5 Great Exercises For A Thick Back

Achieving a stunning back takes a combination of width and thickness movements combined with hard work. Pulling exercises are the ticket to building width. For thickness, rowing movements are the w...

Gains And Your Metabolism

How to gain muscle mass if you have a fast metabolism - that’s the focus of this article. Unlike lifters with a slow metabolism who have a reasonably easy time gaining muscle, someone with a fast m...