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Huge Attitude: Insights On Life With IFBB Pro Jason Huh
IFBB Pro and Animal Athlete Jason Huh discusses many different topics that he holds with high regard. His family, friends, lifestyle and mental health are all what has shaped Jason into the man that he is today. Throughout the video he gives insight on these different aspects of life, the way that h...
13 Hilarious "After Leg Day" Memes For People Who Really Train Legs
It's easy to see why leg days are the most dreaded day of the workout week. It's not necessarily about the pain you inflict upon yourself during the workout, but the agonizing days that come afterwards. Unfortunately, unless looking like Johnny Bravo or Spongebob is your idea of the perfect physique...
Gym Membership vs Home Gym: Choosing the Right Gym for You
Everyone needs the right place to train. It doesn't matter if you're a bodybuilder, powerlifter, or just improving your fitness. You deserve a place that makes you comfortable and allows you to reach your goals. For many athletes, that means going to train at the local gym or health club. More popul...
Hand Care for Lifters: Stop Tearing Calluses Today
One of the biggest reasons you come to Muscle & Strength every month is because you care about your body. Whether you join us for the great content and information that will help you develop your body or to buy your favorite supplements, you obviously care about how you look and feel or else you wou...
Gym Glossary: 19 Terms That Every Beginner Needs to Know
When you begin any new hobby, you must learn the vocabulary and/or slang of that activity so you can understand what others are saying and what you need to do. That same idea applies to the weight room. To help you beginners get better acquainted with the gym life, we’re sharing 19 words you need to...
Grillin’ & Chillin’: The Best July 4th Recipes for Lifters
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all recipes are not created equal, that they are endowed by their creators with certain delicious ingredients, that among them are meat, whey, and the desire for culinary perfection.” It’s the 4th of July and odds are you’ve decided to fire up the grill...
The Greatest Cheat Meals in the History of the Internet
Ah, the infamous cheat day where gluttony reigns supreme and bloating is just par for the course. Everyone has probably experienced one (even if unknowingly), whether it be a holiday, birthday, or just a specific day of self-indulgent caloric pleasure. However, I’d be willing to bet that despite the...
Who Is The Greatest Mr. Olympia Competitor Of All Time?
Numbers don't lie, or do they? Mark Twain once said: There are lies, damned lies and statistics. Let it be known that I wrote this article free of prejudice. I wanted to see what the numbers revealed, and just who was the greatest Mr. Olympia competitor of all-time. This year we mark the 50th anniv...
Science Tells All: Get Shredded While You Sleep
Although sleep isn’t as sexy as the latest pre workout or training technique, research proves it is just as important as exercise and nutrition. Even with a bad diet you can live to 70 years old or longer, yet the chances are you couldn’t last more than 10 days without sleep (the world record is 11...
The Future Of Fitness: What To Watch for in 2016
Can you believe we are already at the end of 2015 and another year is fast approaching? How are those New Year Resolutions working out for you? As with all other forms of society, the fitness industry is evolving as the year goes by. So we decided to peak into the crystal ball and see what the fitne...
The Future of Fitness: 5 Trends to Keep Your Eye On
Self-driving cars. Water bottles without plastic. Virtual reality. 3-D printing. Robotic exoskeletons. Supersonic subways. The future is here and it’s rapidly changing the course of history. I think within the next few years we will see a drastic shift in multiple facets of the fitness industry. At...
FAME Heads In A Bold New Direction - An Interview With Jeffrey Kippel & Mindy Blackstein
Jeffrey Kippel and Mindy Blackstein over at FAME is aggressively reaching out to the natural community, and appears ready to take the reigns and lead the sport into the future. Muscle & Strength caught up with Jeffrey Kippel and Mindy Blackstein recently to talk about the new changes. Muscle & Stren...
What Equipment Should You Purchase for Your Home Gym?
This isn’t a knock on any of the commercial gyms out there, but have you noticed that there has been a rise in athletes who prefer to train at home? Whether you’ve thought about training exclusively where you live or having a home gym for those days that the local gym is closed, there are several ad...
Editor’s Picks: Muscle & Strength’s Best of 2016
Over the course of the past year, we’ve had the privilege of publishing and sharing hundreds of fantastic articles from some of the best authors in the business. With 2017 still fresh, a lot of new readers have flocked to the internet to find solid resources as they embark on their journey to health...
The Comeback Of Julie Michaelson Part 1
After having 7 competitions under my belt in less than 3 year’s time, I can tell you that what I know for sure about competing is that it’s not about the stage, it’s not about how you place: it’s all about the journey. I am now making my 8th journey to the stage and I am honored to be able to share...
America’s Strongest Teenager: Olympic Weightlifter CJ Cummings
The state of South Carolina is home to the Muscle & Strength Headquarters. It is also home, appropriately so, to America’s strongest teenager: CJ Cummings. At the young age of 15, CJ has taken the world of Olympic Weightlifting by storm. Already showcasing elite strength at such a young age, it’s no...
Cancer is Harder Than Training - Here's a Man Who Beat Both
Training isn’t hard. Effective training, the type of training that requires progress, consistency, and unwavering self-discipline is hard. Hard training yields real results. There are no tricks or shortcuts to it. But here’s the thing, training and all of its nuances are completely in your control....
12 Gym Bag Essentials with Calum Von Moger
It's absolutely important to be ready to face anything that the gym life throws at you, which is why you have to always make sure you're carrying around the right tools for the job, in your gym bag. Recently, we had a chance to ask Mr. Universe and self-proclaimed "King of the Chapsticks" Calum Von...
Road to The 2016 Arnold with Brett Kahn - Episode II
What does it take to prepare for one of the biggest shows of the season? In this series we're going to take you behind the scenes with IFBB Physique Pro Brett Kahn to show you how he manages business, life, and competition. Get caught up on Episode 1 if you missed it! It's now just 4 weeks out from...
Road to 2016 Arnold with Brett Kahn - Episode III
What does it take to prepare for one of the biggest shows of the season? In this series we're going to take you behind the scenes with IFBB Physique Pro Brett Kahn to show you how he manages business, life, and competition. Get caught up on Episode 1 and Episode 2 if you missed them! It’s the day of...
Road to The 2016 Arnold with Brett Kahn - Episode I
What does it take to prepare for one of the biggest shows of the season? In this series we're going to take you behind the scenes with IFBB Physique Pro Brett Kahn to show you how he manages business, life, and competition. We kick things off 7 weeks out from the 2016 Arnold Classic. Brett's wrappin...
Start the New Year Right: Awaken the New You
You’ve undoubtedly been exposed to the mass marketing for the new Star Wars movie The Force Awakens. And most likely you've even seen it a time or two. As new beginnings were revealed in the movie, you too may be in a positon to start a new beginning. The New Year is in full swing and you might make...
Ask Joe The Pro Vol. 8 - An Accurate Perception
I look shredded. No wait, I’m flat. Uh oh, I see a little loose skin on my lower abs. It’s this kind of roller coaster perception bodybuilders can get out of their physique when assessing themselves in various mirrors under various lighting. I am no stranger to this myself! Under the gym lighting (m...
Ask Joe The Pro Vol. 3 - Why Compete?
Want to know how pro natural bodybuilder Joe Ohrablo packs on shoulder mass? Curious about how heavy you should lift while cutting? In volume 3 of Ask Joe the Pro, Joe Ohrablo gives you the answers! Why Compete? With so many gym enthusiasts, fitness buffs, weekend warriors and your average talkat...