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Arm Size & Power Routine

I’ve found that applying this strength principle to my workouts has resulted in greater power for my strength exhibitions, and greater size through working the muscle harder.

Muscle Gain Is 80% Behavior

by Mike Westerdal

You can have anything you want in life if you follow the path laid out by others who have achieved what you want.

Building Muscle for Women

by Mike Westerdal

Many women shy away from the idea of building muscle because they are afraid they’ll bulk-up but this isn’t the case! Learn how to build muscle without worrying about getting big.

Joint Pain & Inflammation Relief

by Team Critical Bench

Joint pain and inflammation most often occur in the shoulders and the knees but can crop up in the elbows, wrists, ankles or even hips. Here’s how to alleviate it!

2012 Arnold Sports Festival Trip

by Team Critical Bench

Follow Ben Tatar Monster’s adventure to the 2012 Arnold Sports Festival.

Win a FREE Copy Of Bench Press Explosion!

by Mike Westerdal

Here’s how you can win a FREE copy of my new book, “Bench Press Explosion.”

Olmypic Lifting 101

by Mike Westerdal

With the Summer Olympics right around the corner, this is a good time to take a look at the Olympic Lifts and how they can help you develop explosiveness, flexibility and strength like never before.

Over 3x More Power Generated By The Olympic Lifts vs. the Deadlift

by Team Critical Bench

Boost your explosive power in sports with Olympic lifts, proven by science to enhance performance. Perfect for athletes in dynamic sports.

Interviewing the Interviewer – Meet All-Star Ben Tatar

by Team Critical Bench

Critical Bench goes one on one with strength athlete and one of the best iron game writers and interviewers of the past decade, Ben Tatar.

Benefits of Omega 3s & Fish Oils

by Mike Westerdal

Given the solid body of research supporting the numerous health and muscle-building benefits it offers, there is no reason that Omega-3 fatty acid from fish oil should not be a daily staple for everybody.