I used to drink shots of olive oil in order to gain weight. No joke. Back when I was a skinny hardgainer, I was desperate to put on muscle. And completely clueless. So, I tried everything. I did every routine, every type of diet, counted my macros, trained six days a week. I even took…
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Ever wondered how to build a golden era physique? Then this article is for you! When most bodybuilding fans think about the ultimate combination of size, symmetry, proportions, and aesthetics, they think of the golden era of bodybuilding. The era of legends, such as Arnold Schwarzenneger, Frank Zane, Mike Mentzer, Serge Nubret, Sergio Oliva, as…
When you’re a beginner, it only makes sense to ask the question, “What are the components of an effective weight training program?”. I know I wondered that myself, back in the day. Honestly, if I had understood the answer to that question from day 1, I could have saved myself a ton of hassle. The…
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I remember when I was just starting out, one of the most difficult questions to answer was what type of split I should do. I remember wondering if an upper lower split is any good for beginners. Now that I have a lot of experience with different types of training routines, I can answer that…
Being a vegan hardgainer in today’s world can be especially frustrating. Not only is the world telling you that you can’t build muscle on a vegan diet, but you’re also struggling to eat enough food to actually gain weight. I’ve been a hardgainer my entire life, so I get it. The good news is I’ve…
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I remember when I was still a skinny hardgainer, asking people on forums questions like, “When bulking, do you eat less on rest days?”. I’ve learned a lot since then about bulking up and building muscle, but I still find myself wondering whether I actually have it right or not sometimes. I mean, it’s always…
