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12 Reasons You’re Not Losing Fat



12 Reasons You’re Not Losing Fat

1) You’re Eating Too Many Carbs

This should be pretty obvious to most people by now, but there are still the old die-hards out there who swear that everyone should be consuming two grams of carbs per pound of bodyweight every day while maintaining a low fat intake.

Load up on whole grains and fruit while cutting down on healthy, essential sources of fat like grass fed beef they’ll tell you.

Anyone experienced in physique transformation knows this is nonsense.

Most people have a terrible tolerance for carbs, shitty insulin sensitivity and simply [...]

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Fast Fat Loss Workouts



Fast Fat Loss Workouts

“There aint no cure for the summertime blues.”

That’s what Eddie Cochran told us in 1958.

And a lot of people know all too well about that particular subject. I’m talking about less than two months from today when June 21st rolls around and it’s officially time to start shedding layers for all to see.

Those who aren’t prepared will inevitably be stricken with a fierce case of the summertime blues. That’s because they will be forced to keep their shirts on or live in embarrassment over the next few months, regretting that [...]

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It Aint Strength Training Unless You’re Gettin’ Strong



It Aint Strength Training Unless You’re Gettin’ Strong

“How did everything that was so good get so bad?”
- Rocky Balboa, Rocky III

I can’t take it anymore.

It’s gone too far.

It’s driving me insane.

I hate it.

No, I loathe it. Like Newman did Keith Hernandez.

I’m sure Arthur Saxon is rolling in his grave.

And Doug Young (pictured left) and Kaz would probably puke in their mouths if they ever saw or heard of such a thing.

It’s this overwhelming obsession with metabolic conditioning and it’s ruining real strength training.

I know I’ve said this countless times before but I can’t repeat it enough…

You lift [...]

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The Best Way to Gain Muscle is to Lose Fat?



The Best Way to Gain Muscle is to Lose Fat?

Today we have a killer guest post from my friend and colleague, John Alvino.

Check it out and let me know what you think in the comments section below…

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When Andy came into my training center, he was very clear on what his goals were.  He wanted to gain size and strength, and he made it abundantly clear that he was willing to do whatever it took to achieve his goals.

After our initial consultation, I learned that he had been trying to get bigger and stronger for the last four years.  He [...]

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Injury Update, New Goals & Why You Must Always Resist Average



Injury Update, New Goals & Why You Must Always Resist Average

For those who haven’t been following along, I destroyed my right shoulder in September of 2007. My rotator cuff and labrum were both torn and surgery was required. Of course, being the meathead I am I plowed through for another 12 months, during which time I trained with the likes of Dave Tate, Matt Rhodes, Smitty from the Diesel Crew, Craig Ballantyne, John Alvino and some other strong dudes, whose names you may recognize and some others you wouldn’t.

As a man, I am required to go balls to the wall [...]

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