Training
Here's How To Effectively Bring Up Less Muscular Lagging Body Parts
From an amateur to a professional body builder, we all have certain lagging muscle group. Nobody is born with a perfect symmetrical body and neither does everyone react the same way to workouts. Every human being is born with a different body structure and genetics
5 Intense Exercises To Help You Build Monster Triceps Like Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson
When people want bigger arms, they generally focus on their biceps only. That's because biceps are the most shown off muscle on the planet! But this is exactly where you are wrong. To have huge guns, you need to concentrate more on your triceps than biceps.
Do All The Crunches You Want But Your Belly Fat Will Not Go Away Unless You Do This
The phrase, 'New Year, New Me' literally brings in a tsunami of people wanting to get fit. Apart from the fact that 90% of them dropout only after a week, there's this absolute demand of 'toning' and 'belly fat reduction'.
Anuj Went From Being Stick Thin To Super Jacked With The Help Of Science & Hard Work
If you are a regular MensXP Health reader, by now, a lot of you know me as an author on the portal. Apart from this, I also own and operate Sixpacktummy, a fitness company. With this piece, I am going to detail my journey from a skinny, small boy who went on to get jacked, naturally.
No More Stupid Workouts! Make Sure You Do These 8 Fundamental Exercises In 2018
2018 is just around the corner so it's time for all those new year's resolutions to start coming in now. For all you serious gym goers who are thinking about working out in the new year, we've got a few exercises for you to sink your teeth into.
4 Exercises. 20 Minutes. The Most Murderous Bicep Pump Of Your Life
Even though biceps muscles are a very small group of muscles, they are the most desired by all men. The reason for that is that it's a 'show-off' muscle', visible in almost anything you wear.
What Is Yohimbine And Why Is It Being Called The 'Latest Fat Burning Messiah'
The fitness supplement industry just doesn't rest. There is always something new being launched, stuff that promises miraculous weight loss solutions and more. The latest is something called 'yohimbe'.
Foam Rolling Can Help Your Sore Muscles But Only If You Do It Like This
A lot of fitness equipment, in today's fitness scene is underrated. While some are overlooked, some are completely ignored. One such tool is the foam roller. Though it is not something that's been invented in the past few years.
Fat To Fit To Fat: How To Sustain A Successful Fat Loss Transformation
The internet is full of fat loss transformations. 4 months to chisel, 3 months to shred and what not. Though it's good that people are assuming responsibility to change for good but what usually happens after a transformation
Want To Perform Your Best In The Gym? Give This Supplement A Try
Beta Alanine has been around for a while but a lot of people are still unaware of its benefits. It is usually used as a performance enhancer by track and field athletes but is now doing the rounds in the bodybuilding circuit as well. It is also used as the main ingredient of many pre workouts available in the market. Let's find out whether it really lives up to its name or is it just another waste of money.
Trying To Set Up A Home Gym? These 3 Pieces Of Equipment Are All That You Need
It's been some time since you made up your mind to hit the gym, right? But then it's either motivation that holds you back and sometimes other reasons, like your busy schedule. After all, you are not a bodybuilder who can spend all his time building his physique only.
5 Reasons Why 'Jump Roping' Is A Kick-Ass Fat Burning Exercise
Bored of lifting weights and performing the same cardio routines every day? Don't have time to go to the gym? Need a quick and fun way to burn calories every morning? Well then, jumping ropes is something you should be doing.
5 'No Brainer' Rules Of Starting A Weight Loss Journey For Beginners
So you have made up your mind, you will now work towards your long pending fat loss goal. Fad diets have failed you and distance running has made you skinny fat. But where do you start, is your question.
3 Extremely Stupid Things Desi Gym Trainers Are Experts At
Desi gym trainers have some high flying degrees - starting from a post graduate degree in how to fuck biomechanics up to a degree in selling steroids and unwanted supplements to young chaps; they know everything.
4 Extremely Dumb Things People Do To Get That 'Ripped Look'
A chiseled body has become synonymous with being fit. While it’s far from the fact, the younger and dumber generation would still sell their soul to get those perfect 6 pack abs. Sadly though, 90% of the dudes will probably never see their abs.
Ramadan And Intermittent Fasting: How You Can Lose Weight And Maintain Muscle Gains
Ramadan has finally started. For a month our Muslim brothers will be fasting for over 16 hours a day. The eating window will be restricted to about 8 hours. The struggle here is to keep up their workout and strength levels.
3 Workouts You Need To Stay Away From If You Want Lasting Fat Loss
No matter how beneficial weight training is for fat loss, cardio will always be on the front foot. Why? Because idiocy has been force fed into the fitness industry. Maybe it’s the agony of hard work
How Many Reps Should You Do To Get Stronger And Build Muscle At The Same Time
What should be the ideal rep range for a set? If you grind iron, I know this question has always been on your mind. Some say go heavy or go home, while some say it's all about high reps with moderate weights.
Why Stretching Is Crucial Mid-Workout While Training For Muscle Growth
From athletes to bodybuilders, the act of stretching is pretty common. It’s like a regular drill. Since it’s religiously practiced by pro-sportsmen, there must be some logic behind stretching.
Weight Training: A Beast In The Gym Is A Beast In Bed
Bigger biceps and deep pectoral muscles have always been the reason for people to hit the gym. But a better physical appearance is the not the only incentive a steady workout regime adds to your life.
Growth Hormone Will Get You The Gains You Want. Do These 4 Things To Boost It Naturally
Human Growth Hormone, more commonly known as Growth Hormone, is an important hormone in your body as it affects your body composition and metabolism. In short, the result of all that hard work.
Don't Be A Member Of The No-Calves Squad! Here's Why Calf Training Is Very Important
Most dudes don’t ever train their legs because it’s very demanding and brutal. If you hit your legs hard, the DOMS will not leave you for days. But that feeling is great! One of the most undertrained leg muscles are the calves.
You Are Doing The 'Leg Press' Wrong! Here's How You Can Change That
There are two things most dudes do on a leg day - first, they don’t do squats and second, working on ‘very-heavy-completely-out-of-form' leg pressing. If you think doing heavy-ass leg presses will make you look like a Spartan.
5 Reasons Why You Are Not Getting Any Results From Your Workouts
Looking at your pants becoming a little snugger, day by day, will give you enough motivation to hit the gym daily, but once those results become sluggish or come to a halt, it becomes difficult
Want To Lose Fat Fast And Correctly? Stop Jogging. Start Sprinting.
If you have been spending 40 minutes on the elliptical or the treadmill for the sole reason of fat loss, it is the time to rethink your strategy. According to The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).
Should You Use Heavy Weights When Working On Lateral Shoulder Raises?
Go Heavy or Go Home! While this statement can really motivate you, it’s not entirely true. Really heavy training is not the answer for the development of every body part. The Dumbbell Lateral raise is one such exercise
Understanding The Glycemic Index To Accelerate Fat Loss & Kick-Start Muscle Growth
There have been a ton of articles on how high GI (Glycemic Index) carbs will affect your weight loss or muscle building progress, but does that mean that that high GI Foods cannot be an integral part of your meals?
Diet Tips for Gaining Weight
While many people are caught up in the world of wanting to lose weight, there’s a smaller group of people who are trying to gain weight. For some, it’s the desire to add muscle mass to their frame.
Should I Exercise during Pregnancy
Exercise during pregnancy provides numerous benefits to both expectant mothers and their Fetuses.
For the mothers, exercise improves fitness, prevents urinary incontinence and back pain, and lessens
swelling and constipation.