The summer is here! And you’re most likely trying to do one of two things: gain muscle or lose fat. Most people are trying to lose fat. But, there are a lot of individuals who are focusing more on muscle mass. My cousin is one of those individuals. He’s graduating from NYU in a...
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Dr. Kareem Samhouri, creater of Double Edged Fat Loss, shares with you some important tips on ab definition: One thing that most people who train for improved abs do not realize is that they need to train their backs at the same time. Without having a proper balance between abdominal and low back strength,...
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Image by matchstickvideo In the first installment, we talked about determining the number of days and total time you will be exercising each week. I also presented a video which should have helped you determine how many exercises to perform in total. The next part is to take your list of exercises and organize...
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Image by Rockin’ Rob In the last installment, we went over how to choose the right training split and how to organize your exercises based on that split. I hope now you have a rough schedule set up.The next step is to determine how many repetitions to perform per exercise. Use the following table...
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Circuit training is one of my favorite intensity techniques. With this technique, you choose 4 or more exercise, and perform them one after another with little to no rest. Why Circuit Training Helps with Muscle Mass Three hormones work for you when you use a high intensity technique such as circuit training: Testosterone and...
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I’m going away to India in February for my cousin’s wedding. I like to call it the “Land of Tea” because everywhere you go, you are offered “Chai” or Tea. In fact, after my first visit to India (as a teenager), I became addicted to Indian Chai. One of the problems I always have...
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Image by stationstudinyc A whole-body exercise is an exercise that works a majority of the body in one movement. Here a few examples of such exercises: Burpees Muscle Ups Thrusters Clean + Press Snatch Sumo Deadlift High Pull A hybrid exercise is when you combine two or more exercise to create a “hybrid.” Here...
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Image by Somewhat Frank I spend a lot of time on this website talking about quick workouts. It’s time to give you guys a primer on how to design such a workout: Step One: How long will the workout last? Determine how long you want the workout to last and make that your time...
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Image by noxsoma The most important thing you need to take into account when designing a bodyweight training program is how much time you have to actually workout. For starters, ask yourself which three days in your schedule is the lightest. If, for example, you say to yourself that the weekends are your only...
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