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Muscle Nation
- Jun 24, 2020
- 3 min
How Heavy Should I lift?
In the last article we discussed the number of repetitions per set (number of times to go through a complete motion before taking a...
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Muscle Nation
- Jun 21, 2020
- 2 min
How Many Reps Should I Do?
(A repetition "rep" is a completed motion working a specific muscle group. A "set" is the combination of reps completed before resting.)...
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Muscle Nation
- Jun 10, 2020
- 4 min
Building Muscle When You're Stuck Skinny
During my teen years I was skin and bone. It wasn't until college when I started gaining muscle and even then I was pretty lean. And...
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Muscle Nation
- Jun 9, 2020
- 3 min
What Did I Just Eat?
Ever eat something and not know the amount of fat, carbs, protein and calories? Of course! Who hasn't? But when you're working out for...
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Muscle Nation
- Jun 6, 2020
- 1 min
Mental Awareness: Winning vs Getting What You Want
As a bit of a departure from my usual topics, I'm going to delve a bit more into life lessons. To provide a bit of background, in...
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Muscle Nation
- Jun 2, 2020
- 2 min
Picking Your Workouts Splits
In the gym, splits aren't a disco move by John Travolta. We're talking about how you divide (or split) your exercises based on muscle...
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Muscle Nation
- Jun 1, 2020
- 2 min
Why I Competed And Why I Will Again
As a teenager I was lanky and probably had a pretty ideal body for rock-climbing. Skinny, sinew-y, long limbs. And I hated it. I...
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Muscle Nation
- Jun 1, 2020
- 1 min
Quick Reference For Getting Back To The Gym
As COVID-19 wanes, and hopefully doesn't spike as people emerge from their homes, you may feel eager to resume your pre-virus activities....
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Muscle Nation
- May 29, 2020
- 2 min
Keep Going!
I received a message this morning from a very good friend from college who is on a mission to lose 150lbs. He's already lost 25lbs and...
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Muscle Nation
- May 26, 2020
- 5 min
Maintaining A Diet On Vacation?
A little over a year ago my family and I went on vacation to an all-inclusive resort in Jamaica six weeks prior to a big regional...
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Muscle Nation
- May 23, 2020
- 2 min
You Want Body Transformation?
So, you want to transform your body from dad-bod to a muscle-bound hunk your spouse will brag about. Or maybe you've had a few too many...
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Muscle Nation
- May 22, 2020
- 2 min
Desire. Aspire. Perspire. Inspire.
In my past life I worked in advertising in NYC. My last job was working for an incredible company with two fantastic bosses, the CEO and...
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Muscle Nation
- May 20, 2020
- 2 min
Getting Back To The Gym
If you've ever taken time off from going to the gym (like during a global pandemic), heading back can be a challenge. Even if you're a...
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Muscle Nation
- May 13, 2020
- 1 min
How do I know if A Trainer is Good?
A good trainer can make or break your progress. But how do you identify if a trainer is right for you? I believe that a good trainer is...
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Muscle Nation
- May 13, 2020
- 2 min
How Do I Accept Myself And Still Want to Improve?
I accept that I will never be a top-tier professional athlete. I accept that I won't be able to be a 265lbs bodybuilder. I accept that...
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Muscle Nation
- May 13, 2020
- 2 min
What Makes Muscles Grow?
Muscle growth is dependent on two factors: stimulation and nourishment. Stimulation is achieved when the muscles are strained. That is...
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Muscle Nation
- May 13, 2020
- 3 min
What Makes A Gym Great?
There are tons of different types of gyms. There are high-end full-service gyms with salons and boutiques built in (like Equinox and...
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Muscle Nation
- May 13, 2020
- 1 min
How Do I Start?
When I started competing and posting pics on Instagram and Facebook, I started getting a ton of questions about fitness and nutrition. ...
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Muscle Nation
- May 13, 2020
- 3 min
Take Out The Trash
March 13th was a Friday and the first day of stay-at-home life for my family. I hit this head on! I was on top of everything! Laundry?...
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