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Review of Andy Bolton’s Explode Your Squat, Bench & Deadlift Books
Ask most anyone that lifts weights what the three most critical lifts are and I can almost guarantee that he will say the bench press, the deadlift and the squat. Of the three, the squat is arguably the most important compound exercise you can perform because it not only works all of the major leg muscles but it strengthens the core and supports muscle... [Read more]
3 Big Lifts – 3 Huge Mistakes
Guest Post by Andy Bolton Creator of Explode Your Powerlifts When people ask me how I train they very often don’t believe me. I have lost track of the number of times in my lifting career that people have said – NO WAY Andy, you must train more than that to have gotten as strong as you have. But here’s the thing – I might not... [Read more]
How To Get Seriously Strong
Guest Post by 1000 Pound Deadlifter Andy Bolton Whatever your goal – whether you want to get stronger for the sake of being strong, stronger to increase your muscular size and build a harder, denser physique or stronger to improve athletic performance… The 3 powerlifts will help get you stronger faster than anything else you can do in the... [Read more]
Your Back…Neglect It and DIE
Learn How to Train it RIGHT for Maximum Mass, Power and Strength Guest Article By Nick Nilsson I’ll start off by getting this right out in the open…if you don’t train your back and train it hard, you’re an idiot. And I’ll tell you why… You see, back training is one of THE most neglected aspects of training that, when done properly, can... [Read more]
Maximum Muscle Size in Mininum Time
Free Insiders Report: Maximum Muscle Size in Minimum Time by Mike Westerdal of CriticalBench.com 4 Critical Muscle Building Confessions From a Former Skinny Guy In This Special Report I Reveal: -My best 3 tips for someone starting out that wants to build maximum muscle strength and size. -The 3 biggest mistakes you MUST avoid when trying to get BIG!... [Read more]
Chris Barnard Explains Total Xplosive Training
Luke Alisson of CriticalBench.com Interviews Chris Barnard LA: This is Luke Allison here with the CriticalBench.com weekly Muscle Building Expert Interview series. Today I’m here with Chris Barnard. Chris, how are you? CB: Good, good, Luke. How you doing? LA: ... [Read more]
5 Keys To Explosive Power & Speed
A local friend of mine named Chris Barnard put together a really cool free report for you called, “5 Principles To Increasing Explosive Power & Speed“. Chris is currently the head trainer at Strength Camp gym in St. Petersburg, FL where I train sometimes. If you’re an athlete or you want to perform and look like an athlete... [Read more]
Read More Posts From This CategoryHow To Get Seriously Strong
Guest Post by 1000 Pound Deadlifter Andy Bolton Whatever your goal - whether you want to get stronger for the sake of being strong, stronger to increase your muscular size and build a harder, denser physique or stronger to improve athletic performance... The 3 powerlifts will help get you stronger faster than anything else you can do in the gym. The 3 powerlifts are of course the Squat, Bench Press and Deadlift. Now here's the thing... These days you are bombarded with choice when it comes to what you do in the gym. You can do the 3 powerlifts, or you can do Olympic Weightlifting, or ...
12 Week Front Squat Cycle for Strength & Mass
I've got something really cool to share with you today courtesy of Steve Thompson from GetStrength.com But First Here Are 4 Reasons why you must Front Squat... * The ultimate exercise for posterior chain and quad development. * The Front Squat teaches muscle awareness. * Huge upper back development * Gains in flexibility and mobility Now that you know the value of front squatting check out this 12-Week Front Squat Cycle for Strength & Mass. Below is the direct download link to the PDF program: Download Link: http://www.criticalbench.com/samples/FrontSquat.pdf Check Out This Front Squat Highlight Video Using the Front Squat Harness Having problems with front squats? Before I started using this ...
Pro Strongman Training Template
Guest article by Pro Strongman Competitor Elliott Hulse Here is how this system for building wildly aggressive, hard core, functional strength and conditioning works: First, if you haven't already begun building your arsenal of "odd objects", you can get started quickly with the information I'll share with you later about creating your own homemade equipment... fast and cheap! Next, is designing your training plan. 1. We build Hybrid Strongman strength in four week cycles. Week one is dedicated to HIGH VOLUME and HIGH INTENSITY work. Week two is dedicated to MODERATE VOLUME and HIGHER INTENSITY work. Week three is dedicated to LOW VOLUME and SUPER HIGH INTENSITY ...
Is Bulking & Cutting A Valid Muscle Building Strategy?
Bulking & Cutting Guest Post by Kyle Leon Hi, it’s Kyle Leon here. I wanted to make a short video for you today about the muscle building strategy of bulking, then cutting, and also offer you some information that will help you if bulking then cutting is not the right strategy for you, but you’re still looking to put on some muscle. Bulking is a strategy used to build muscle by putting our bodies into a large caloric surplus for a predetermined amount of time, basically bringing in more calories than our body burns off. And cutting refers to ...
Bench Press Workout Tips Interview
Sean Nalewanyj Interviews Mike "Westy" Westerdal 1) Hey Mike, welcome to this Muscle Gain Truth Inner Circle interview. How are things? Doing great Sean, excited to talk shop with you. 2) You’re the creator of the well known “Critical Bench” program which teaches readers how to dramatically increase their bench pressing strength in the shortest period of time possible. Why do you think it is that the bench press has become such a landmark for measuring strength? Don't get me started Sean. First things first. What's the most common question people ask you when you tell ...
Why Heavy Lifting Releases More Growth Hormone
by Mike Westerdal Over the last ten years or so, there has been a marked increase in discussions about how Growth Hormone (GH) impacts muscle growth, boosts the metabolism and facilitates the burning of excess body fat. Growth hormone is a protein-based peptide hormone that is made up of 191 different amino acids. It is synthesized and secreted by cells called somatotrophs that are located in the anterior part of the pituitary gland. Looking back at man’s development over the last few thousand years, it seems that GH developed as a means to maintain growth and lean body mass during those times ...
IGF1 and Muscular Development
By Mike Westerdal author of Lean Hybrid Muscle RELOADED When growth hormone travels from the pituitary gland to the liver it stimulates the production of insulin-like growth factors (IGFs), which are polypeptide protein hormones. Though there are a number of varieties, among the various IGFs, IGF1 is of the most interest to weightlifters due to its capacity to stimulate anabolic, muscle-building effects. It is comprised of 70 different inter-connected amino acids and is produced when growth hormone levels in the bloodstream rise, increasing the production of binding proteins. IGF1 is known to be the mediator of growth hormone anabolic effects. As ...
The Great Pump – The Day after Competition
by Mike Westerdal Every guy lifting weights at the gym likes to have that ‘pumped’ look. When you’re pumped, your muscles look bigger and more vascular—they even feel tighter. The pump occurs during intense weight training sessions because lifting weights stimulates an increase in the amount of blood flowing into the muscles making them look bigger. Getting pumped also gives a huge boost in self-confidence too. And though it looks really good, the pump is really just for show, not substance. You can achieve the same pump whether you’re lifting very heavy weights for fewer reps or lighter weights for lots ...
Articles
3 Big Lifts – 3 Huge Mistakes
Guest Post by Andy Bolton Creator of Explode Your Powerlifts When people ask me how I train they very often don’t believe...
How To Get Seriously Strong
Guest Post by 1000 Pound Deadlifter Andy Bolton Whatever your goal – whether you want to get stronger for the sake...
Your Back…Neglect It and DIE
Learn How to Train it RIGHT for Maximum Mass, Power and Strength Guest Article By Nick Nilsson I’ll start off by getting...
Tough Mudder FLORIDA
Guest post by Ben Tatar (www.criticalbench.com) Part 1— What Is The Tough Mudder Tough Mudder is labeled “The...
5 Keys To Explosive Power & Speed
A local friend of mine named Chris Barnard put together a really cool free report for you called, “5 Principles To...
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Reviews
Review of Andy Bolton’s Explode Your Squat, Bench & Deadlift Books
Ask most anyone that lifts weights what the three most critical lifts are and I can almost guarantee that he will say the...
Full Throttle Fat Loss – Honest Review
The Internet is literally packed with books, programs, guides and nutritional supplements that promise ‘quick and easy...
Bench Press Workout Tips Interview
Sean Nalewanyj Interviews Mike “Westy” Westerdal 1) Hey Mike, welcome to this Muscle Gain Truth Inner Circle...
Training Techniques To Combat Stubborn Fat
Summary by Mike Westerdal Unfortunately, shedding unwanted fat is a lot more complicated than just cutting back on calories...
John Romaniello’s Final Phase Fat Loss 2
by Mike Westerdal John Romaniello doing some modeling John Romaniello–aka Roman–is a well-known fitness coach...
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Interviews
Chris Barnard Explains Total Xplosive Training
Luke Alisson of CriticalBench.com Interviews Chris Barnard LA: This is Luke Allison here...
Interview With Hybrid Athlete Sarah Grace
As Told To CriticalBench.com by Ben Tatar Sarah has been a pro boxer, a pro female football player in the LFL, a NPC pro...
How To Burn Fat Around The Clock 24-7
Download the exclusive “audio interrogation” with Joel Marion and Craig Ballantyne and special guests John Romaniello...
Bench Press Workout Tips Interview
Sean Nalewanyj Interviews Mike “Westy” Westerdal 1) Hey Mike, welcome to this Muscle Gain Truth Inner Circle...
Your Questions Answered Lean Hybrid Muscle RELOADED
Nick Nilsson of FitStep.com recently interviewed me about my Lean Hybrid Muscle RELOADED program and I wanted to share my...
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Why Kre-Alkalyn Is Better Than Creatine
There Are More Than 277 Scientific Studies Proving Creatine Monohydrate's Positive Effects On Muscle Growth And Strength... So Why Doesn't It Work For Many People? Read the case against creatine...
Flood Your Body With Testosterone Naturally
It is a proven fact that testosterone is the most important hormone for serious bodybuilders. No other hormone influences whether all your hard work in the gym results in lean, ripped muscle or flabby failure....
What Your Dr. Never Told You About Fish Oil
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