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• Modern Physique: Week 7, Day 47 - Upper Body and Cardio

  22-01-2016 23:58
  Who doesn't love a good gun show? Today's the day you get to show off a little bit in the gym.Back | Main | Next
  Few aspects of weightlifting are as satisfying as the instant gratification I get from a massive arm pump. Today's gun show requires you to fail at a fairly high rep range. That means your goals is to hit those reps. Don't be a meathead and try to lift max weight. It's not your job to show the gym your 1RM biceps curl.
  You'll do more reps in the final supersets than the first two, so
  
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• Modern Physique: Week 7, Day 44 - Legs

  22-01-2016 23:56
  No pausing for selfies or chatting with other bros between exercises today! Power through these supersets and giant sets to bring out the best in your legs.Back | Main | Next
  Doing the exercises back to back without rest between moves ensures you're working your legs as hard as you can in as little time as possible. Resting too often or too long only shortchanges your gains, so keep plowing through each superset or giant set without pause.
  The single-leg Romanian deadlift/Bulgarian split squat s
  
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• Modern Physique: Week 6, Day 38 - Active Recovery

  22-01-2016 23:54
  Don't just sit around today. Use your active recovery period to do something fun like a yoga class or a low-intensity hike!Back | Main | NextDay 38 Active recoveryActive recovery options can be LISS, yoga, hiking, low-intensity martial arts, etc. Whatever you choose to do should not take away from the quality of tomorrow's workout. So don't overdo it.Get the Most from Modern PhysiqueSupplements can help you build your best-ever body. Learn more about these hand-picked Modern Physique supps!Go No
  
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• Modern Physique: Week 4, Day 23 - Legs

  22-01-2016 23:49
  Leg day is often one of the toughest of the week. Push through today, and reap the rewards that are to come!Back | Main | NextYou don't want to be that guy who looks like he only trains above the waist. That's why this workout is so important. Your legs will take a beating, particularly in the finishing giant set. This giant set does require a lot of equipment, so if you need to make modifications, you can.
  For example, if you don't have a hack-squat machine available, grab a pair of dumbbells a
  
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• Modern Physique: Week 3, Day 20 - Legs and Plyos

  22-01-2016 23:48
  Make today explosive with plyometric training. Your athleticism is just getting better and better.Back | Main | NextHaving to be quick and explosive will help increase your speed and power—benefitting you both inside and outside the gym. By learning how to produce maximum force, you'll add pounds to your big lifts and increase your power.Once you're done with your plyos, head on over to the machines and start putting some muscle on those legs! Those high-rep giant sets will make you want t
  
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• Modern Physique: Week 3, Day 19 - Upper Body and Cardio

  22-01-2016 23:48
  Your guns won't prepare themselves for battle. Today, you'll build your biceps and triceps.Back | Main | NextI hope you're a fan of supersets, because today's workout has four on the docket!! Remember to keep your rest between 90 seconds and two minutes, depending on the exercise. Don't rush the exercises, and keep a steady cadence.Also, pay close attention to the exact exercise. For example, for 1-1/4 dumbbell seated incline curls, bring the weight all the way up, lower it about a quarter of th
  
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• Modern Physique: Week 3, Day 17 - Active Recovery

  22-01-2016 23:47
  Rest is essential to building a physique you're proud of. Use today to recover smart.Back | Main | NextDay 17 Active RecoveryActive recovery options can be LISS, yoga, hiking, low-intensity martial arts, etc. Whatever you choose to do should not take away from the quality of tomorrow's workout. So don't overdo it.Get the Most from Modern PhysiqueSupplements can help you build your best-ever body. Learn more about these hand-picked Modern Physique supps! Go Now!
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• Modern Physique: Week 2, Day 14 - Rest

  22-01-2016 23:46
  Another important pillar of the modern physique is symmetry. Find out how this program will help you achieve it!Back | Main | NextI want to help you create a body you can be proud of, one that is balanced and symmetrical. I want your legs to be in proportion with your upper body, your front delts to match your rear delts, and your left side to be just as strong as your right.Symmetry not only looks great, but it's a sign of a healthy body. Any injuries, imbalances, and weaknesses are going to sh
  
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• Modern Physique: Week 2, Day 9 - Legs

  22-01-2016 23:45
  What could be a better way to start the day than heavy front squats? Get under the bar and lift!Back | Main | NextFront squats can be uncomfortable for a lot of people, but, I want you to do them. If you can hold the bar in the front rack position, do it. Otherwise, use a bodybuilder-style. If you want to work on your mobility, attach straps to the bar and hang on to them as you squat.
  You're not doing 1-1/4 reps this week, but I still want you to slow down the eccentric portion of the lift. You
  
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• Modern Physique: Week 1, Day 5 - Upper Body and Cardio

  22-01-2016 23:43
  Shoulders, back, chest, and arms—every bit of your upper body gets some work today. Don't even think about cutting back. All this work is necessary to a modern physique!Back | Main | NextThe giant set is a tough cookie, especially because it includes the close-grip bench press. Your front delts will feel annihilated. To do one, perform 10 reps of a regular dumbbell front raise, then 10 reps of a dumbbell lateral raise, and finish with 10 reps of a bent-over rear-delt row. All four exercise
  
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• Modern Physique: Week 1, Day 4 - Abs and Cardio

  22-01-2016 23:43
  This ab-and-cardio workout will help you shed excess fat and build up your abdominal wall. Two very necessary aspects of an awesome-looking six-pack!Back | Main | Next
  The first triset of today's workout is built on some of my favorite core exercises. They may not seem difficult at first, but if you concentrate on doing the movements correctly, you're going to feel it!Run through each of these exercises at a rapid pace, but don't move so quickly you sacrifice form. Use your mind-muscle connectio
  
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• Modern Physique: Week 1, Day 2 - Legs

  22-01-2016 23:42
  Strong, well-built legs are every bit as important as a killer upper-body. Start training your wheels right now.
  Back | Main | NextFront squats can be uncomfortable for a lot of people, but I want you to do them. If you can hold the bar in the front rack position, do it. Otherwise, use a bodybuilder-style. If you want to work on your mobility, attach straps to the bar and hang on to them as you squat.
  The front squats will be done in the same style you did the close-grip bench press yesterday. L
  
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• Hunter Labrada's Top 5 Biceps Exercises

  22-01-2016 21:54
  Biceps training isn't rocket science, but smart exercise selection can make a major difference. Start with these stellar moves.Vital StatsName: Hunter Labrada
  Height: 5'9"
  Weight: 235 lbs
  Education: Texas A&M University
  Sponsor: Labrada Nutrition Athlete
  Location: College Station, TX
  Whether you're just getting in the gym for the first time or you're an experienced lifter, I'm guessing you share at least one thing with every other guy in your gym: You want bigger arms!In high school, I was n
  
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• Eat More Food To Lose More Weight!

  22-01-2016 18:46
  Losing weight isn't about skipping meals. Learn how to shed unwanted fat the right way, and eat more in the process.
  Vital Stats
  Name: Jamie AldertonHometown: West Sussex, UKYears Training: 17Competitive History: 2012 WBFF European Muscle Model Champion, 2010 MuscleMania British Novice ChampionIf you took a quick poll and asked any Joe or Jane off the street about the best way to lose weight, their answers would likely be the same: "Eat less food."
  As a society, we've been surrounded by the mess
  
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• Maximum Overload Training

  22-01-2016 13:49
  
  Get stronger and get bigger. That’s the foundation of most bodybuilding systems. The arguments are fought over questions like: how heavy, how many, how long, how intense, which exercises? For Max-OT the answers are: maximum, four to six, 30–40, failure, basic. Get in the gym, stimulate growth with a heavy and brief assault, and a half-hour or so later you’re out the door. Max-OT has carved out its own unique niche somewhere between power bodybuilding and high intensity. It&rsqu
  
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• Perillo wins championship in bodybuilding competition debut - Fallbrook / Bonsall Villlage News

  22-01-2016 00:02
  Perillo wins championship in bodybuilding competition debut
  Fallbrook / Bonsall Villlage News
  Nick Perillo made his competitive bodybuilding debut Nov. 7 at the International Natural Bodybuilding Association competition at Harrah's Casino in Valley Center and won the men's open physique division World Cup. “Anything I ever go into I plan on ...
  

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