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The 7 Habits of Effective Weight Loss

This is the path of effective strategies, of understanding why you eat too much, of destructive habits and how to convert them into constructive ones.

20 Dumbest Things Ever Said By Bodybuilders

by Team Critical Bench

Explore Ben Pakulski’s humorous roundup of the 20 dumbest things ever said by bodybuilders, offering a light-hearted look at common misconceptions.

Supersize Your Strength Review

by Mike Westerdal

A no holds barred review of Andy Bolton’s Supersize Your Strength 16-week powerlifting program.

Compound Exercise Overload (CEO)

by Team Critical Bench

Uncover the secrets to boosting your bench press by 30 pounds in just three days with Compound Exercise Overload (CEO) training.

Arm Size & Power Routine

by Team Critical Bench

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!