Category: Training

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  • How To Use Periodization For Better Results

    How To Use Periodization For Better Results

    Proper periodization is the difference between a good workout program and a great workout program.

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  • How Much Volume Do You Need For Muscle Growth?

    How Much Volume Do You Need For Muscle Growth?

    Explode your results by hitting each muscle group with the correct amount of volume to grow.

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  • Why Arnold Is Still The Best Bodybuilder

    Why Arnold Is Still The Best Bodybuilder

    Many people are hailing Chris Bumstead as the greatest bodybuilder of all time. Here’s my take on why Arnold is still #1.

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  • Can You Handle The Rock’s Leg Workout?

    Can You Handle The Rock’s Leg Workout?

    “I’ve always had an affinity for leg workouts. I save them for the end of the week as a twisted treat!” Can you handle The Rock leg workout?

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  • Dumbbells vs Kettlebells: Which Is Better For Building Muscle?

    Dumbbells vs Kettlebells: Which Is Better For Building Muscle?

    Here’s a clash of the GYM titans. We’ll be asking: dumbbells vs kettlebells – which is better for muscle growth?

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  • Should You Train To Failure For More Muscle Growth?

    Should You Train To Failure For More Muscle Growth?

    Should you keep 3-4 reps in the tank, or train to failure for more muscle growth?

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  • Full Body Training For Fat Loss & Muscle Growth

    Full Body Training For Fat Loss & Muscle Growth

    If you want more fat loss, switch to full body training!

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  • Iron Wars: Trap Bar Deadlift vs Regular Deadlift

    Iron Wars: Trap Bar Deadlift vs Regular Deadlift

    In a battle of epic proportions not seen since a tank fought a helicopter in Rambo III, we’re putting the trap bar deadlift vs regular deadlift – who wins?

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  • Burn Fat FASTER With My “95/5” Rule

    Burn Fat FASTER With My “95/5” Rule

    Learn how to use my simple 95/5 rule to help your results blast past others at your gym without ever going as strict on your diet or long in your workouts.

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  • How To Train & Diet At Home During Lockdown (Without Going In-f**king-sane!)

    How To Train & Diet At Home During Lockdown (Without Going In-f**king-sane!)

    Influencers said should train “harder” with no distractions, but that’s not real life. Here’s how to REALLY train & diet during lockdown.

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  • How John Cena Buit His Legendary WWE Body

    How John Cena Buit His Legendary WWE Body

    John Cena’s workout plan nowadays is very different to his WWE program. See both below!

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  • How The Undertaker Trained For His Best Physique

    How The Undertaker Trained For His Best Physique

    Few things in life are perfect, but The Undertaker in 2009 was one of them. Take a look at the workout routine that got The Deadman chiseled AF.

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  • Should You Join A Franchise Gym Or A Local Gym?

    Should You Join A Franchise Gym Or A Local Gym?

    Should you join a big franchise gym in the city or the small independent gym nearby? Here’s your answer!

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  • 11 Popular Fitness Quotes That Are Dead Wrong!

    11 Popular Fitness Quotes That Are Dead Wrong!

    Fitness quotes are super motivating, but you know what? Many of the most popular fitness quotes are actually DEAD WRONG!

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  • 5 Fitness Myths Alive In Every Gym

    5 Fitness Myths Alive In Every Gym

    Don’t believe everything you hear in the gym. Here are the 5 biggest fitness myths you’ll come across in the weights room

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  • Why You Don’t Need A F**king Thigh Gap!

    Why You Don’t Need A F**king Thigh Gap!

    The thigh gap craze is sweeping social media. Here’s my take.

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  • THE 3 BEST BICEPS EXERCISES ACCORDING TO SCIENCE

    THE 3 BEST BICEPS EXERCISES ACCORDING TO SCIENCE

    What are the best biceps exercises to for building traffic stopping arms? This recent study found out – did your favorite make the top 3?

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  • CAN YOU LOSE FAT AND GAIN MUSCLE AT THE SAME TIME, OR IS IT A MYTH?

    CAN YOU LOSE FAT AND GAIN MUSCLE AT THE SAME TIME, OR IS IT A MYTH?

    Ah, the age old question; Can you build muscle and burn fat at the same time? Because screw choosing… My 20yrs as a PT has shown me people want BOTH.

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  • How Sylvester Stallone Has Adapted His Training Over The Years

    How Sylvester Stallone Has Adapted His Training Over The Years

    From Rocky, to Rambo, to The Expendables, learn how Sylvester Stallone has adapted his training over the years to get in shape for his biggest roles…

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  • High Reps Vs Low Reps For Muscle Growth

    High Reps Vs Low Reps For Muscle Growth

    Ever wondered why my programs push you through a variety of different rep ranges? Here’s the science on high reps and low reps!

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  • App Now Available

    I’m pleased to announce the brand new Russ Howe PTI app is now available for download! All the training plans, all the diet plans, in one place…

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  • WHAT CAUSES “THE PUMP” IN YOUR MUSCLES?

    WHAT CAUSES “THE PUMP” IN YOUR MUSCLES?

    What causes the pump in your muscles? Most gym folks claim it’s blood rushing to the working muscles – but they’re wrong. Here’s the facts.

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  • Instagram Squats Suck! Here’s Why…

    Instagram is where fitness advice goes to die. And that’s great… … if you’re looking to snap your f**king back. So today I’m going to show you why “Instagram squats” are NOT the way you should be performing barbell squats in your workouts. (I’m sure you know the ones) I’m breaking it down in this […]

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  • IS THE AFTERBURN EFFECT REAL?

    IS THE AFTERBURN EFFECT REAL?

    “The afterburn effect” helps us burn stacks of calories after a HIIT workout… or so we thought! Here are the facts on HIIT & EPOC.

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  • IS THE MIND MUSCLE CONNECTION REAL?

    IS THE MIND MUSCLE CONNECTION REAL?

    Is the mind muscle connection real, or is it just an outdated bodybuilding myth that needs to be put to rest? Here’s the science.

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  • No Free Weights? No Problem!

    Need a killer full body workout using only machines? Here you go! If you’re stuck in a hotel gym with no free weights, you can still train hard.

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  • Are You Making One Of My 5 Muscle Building Mistakes?

    Guys are training hard all over the world but getting nowhere. Make sure you avoid these common muscle building mistakes so you get results you can SEE!

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  • Should You Workout When You’re Ill?

    Should You Workout When You’re Ill?

    Sweat it out, or stay at home? Let’s see what science says about training through illness.

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  • FASTED CARDIO: DOES IT BURN MORE FAT?

    FASTED CARDIO: DOES IT BURN MORE FAT?

    Does fasted cardio REALLY burn more fat than regular cardio? Jennifer Lopez says it does. Case closed! Not really, of course… let’s look at fasted cardio today.

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  • HIIT EXPLAINED: THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO HIGH INTENSITY INTERVAL TRAINING

    HIIT EXPLAINED: THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO HIGH INTENSITY INTERVAL TRAINING

    HIIT is awesome for fat loss, so I’ve put together this comprehensive guide to answer all the most common HIIT related questions!

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  • HOW SYLVESTER STALLONE USED CIRCUIT TRAINING TO BUILD A RAMBO PHYSIQUE

    HOW SYLVESTER STALLONE USED CIRCUIT TRAINING TO BUILD A RAMBO PHYSIQUE

    Everyone else was bodybuilding, but Sylvester Stallone used circuit training to maximize fat loss for his leanest movie roles in the 80’s. Here’s why…

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  • INSANITY VS HIIT – WHICH IS BETTER FOR FAT LOSS?

    INSANITY VS HIIT – WHICH IS BETTER FOR FAT LOSS?

    Which training style is better for fat loss – Insanity or HIIT? They both have merits, but today I must crown a champion!

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