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SPRINTING for MUSCLE GAINS?

Yes, I've always secretly wished that I was an Olympic sprinter. I mean yo, have you seen Yohan Blake's arms? And sprinter quads.. Man, they steal the show!  But well, as a gym bro, it's all about the gains, right? Yes, I know how it goes.  So, DOES SPRINTING HELP YOU GAIN MUSCLE? Here's the deal. Sprinting has typically been associated with athletic development rather than as a way to acquire quality muscle mass. However, while in many ways sprinters and bodybuilders couldn't be more different. Speed work such as sprinting isn't the primary method for muscle growth, but it does "speed up" the hypertrophy process. So think of sprinting as a secondary technique for size, one that can get us to our size destination much faster. Here's how specific speed work and sprinting can help you with your physique. SUGGESTED:  PRO TIPS for MASSIVE LEGS (Leg Day Tips) 1 – Speed Work Prevents Fat Gain Speed training creates a huge metabolic distu...

100 PUSH UPS EVERYDAY - Yeah or nah?

Push Ups are simple, effective, and you can do them anywhere. They are an essential part of various workout programs and can be used for different goals.  You've probably heard seen this a lot online- "100 Push-ups everyday" "Push-ups everyday" "Push ups transformations", etc. Or maybe you've just wondered to yourself, what would happen if you got down and did a hundred everyday? Either ways, this article covers this topic in great detail. Read ahead. RESULTS OF DOING 100 PUSH-UPS EVERYDAY: (Listed in order of their likeliness to occur.) 1. You get better at doing Push Ups Before you get excited - let's make it clearer - you'd get better at doing a 100 Push Ups. That's pretty much it. Don't expect to magically be able to do One Arm Push Ups or something like that. A 100 Push Ups is not a lot, especially when you divide it into sets. However, if you can't do it yet, well then, you'd get stronger.  But if you a...

5 MASS BUILDING TIPS From Cedric McMillan [2017 ARNOLD CLASSIC CHAMPION]

Cedric McMillan is one of the most popular names in the sport of bodybuilding. Born on August 17, 1977, he is an American IFBB Pro bodybuilder and an Army Instructor. His most recent win was the 2017 Arnold's Classic. Mass Building Tips From McMillan Here are seven pieces of the best mass building advice from Cedric McMillan and you should definitely consider them during your next gym visit. 1. Flat Smith Machine Bench Press Cedric says, “In the old days when I used to barbell bench press, I didn’t have a training partner, so it was quite risky, especially without a spotter. Getting strong on the bench press, my shoulders began to hurt. So, I switched to flat or low incline Smith machine press for chest as it was safe.” His advice to build chest is to switch to Smith machine to make the most out of it. It gives a better and controlled movement. Consider doing four sets of five, and hit failure around 12-15 reps on the final set. 2. Push-ups With Cables Across ...