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The article presents the profiles of the 10 strongest men in the world including strongman Brian Shaw, weightlifter Leonid Taranenko and powerlifter Andy Bolton. Shaw has placed top three at the World's Strongest Man (WSM) and posted bests of 972 pounds in the deadlift and 1,1122 pounds in the Hummer tire deadlift. Taranenko set the world record in weightlifting in 1988. Bolton is the first man in history to have deadlifted 1,000 pounds

The article suggests strategies for active women on how to boost their metabolism. Topics covered include Tabata training, weight lifting, muscle building, exercising in the cold, and high-intensity interval training. Also mentioned are the health benefits of cayenne peppers and the importance of having enough sleep.

The article offers information on several bodybuilding exercises of bodybuilder Kai Greene, who has one of the best backs in the business. Topics include wide-grip pulldown exercise, barbell row, and t-bar row. Also mentioned are machine row, seated row, and deadlifts. It also outlines Greene's favored supplements and typical meal plan.

The article focuses on International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) professional Branden Ray and his workout routine. Ray started lifting weight at the age of 18, and loves to spend time in a gym. He was born in New York, and got a degree in journalism from the University of Maryland, College Park. He won the light-heavyweight class at the 2010 National Physique Committee (NPC) Nationals. He likes bodybuilding and his workout includes dumbbell bench press and chest press.

The article discusses the Smolov Squat Program, a Russian strength method developed by Russian Master of Sports Sergey Smolov and popularized in the West by Pavel Tsatsouline. It discusses the five phases of the program which, when applied correctly, offers lifters a strength gain of around 100 pounds on their squat. It illustrates fitness model Kyle Hunt doing the squat program with some modifications he added.

The article discusses the weightlifting training including mass building, hypertrophy end of the spectrum and the process of muscle hypertrophy which is triggered by breaking the muscle tissue down. It notes a study suggesting that high-volume training programs stimulate better release of testosterone, growth hormone, and other growth factors. Other weightlifting techniques discussed include cable crossover, dumbbell shrug and hack squat.

The article presents information related to bodybuilder Brian Yersky who won in the 2012 National Physique Committee (NPC) Nationals and got the biggest trophy of his career. Topics include Yersky's weight lifting training, his work with trainers Mike Davies and George Farah, and his competition history. Exercises including the reverse-grip cable pressdown and the standing cable pressdown are examined.

The article presents information on a workout designed to add an inch to arms in one day. It is stated that under the program, one has to train for five consecutive hours and therefore it is ideal to have a home gym. It is reported that muscle fibers are torn down when one lifts weights, and they are then repaired by the body making them bigger in the process.

The article presents some tips from bodybuilder Dennis James on chest training. James who retired at the 2010 Mr. Olympia, says that he loves training, and never missed scheduled gym time. He says that in his early bodybuilding career, his chest was very flat, and it improved when he stopped benching and focused on other exercises. He suggests to focus on incline press and using the weight lifting principle, pyramid.

The article focuses on an eight-week training program to get good muscular strength. The author stated that it involves compound movements like heavy lifting. Testosterone is the cheapest growth hormone which is released in the body by use of heavy weights for high reps. As the program progresses, the total work volume and lifted weight decrease.

The article discusses the 22nd Weider Partial Reps Principles which to be conducted in partial range of motion. It notes that the trainings are done from the first reps to the last. It explains the partial reps routines including seated barbell curl, preacher EZ-bar curl and cable half curl that work on the biceps. It also indicates the advantages of using partial reps like continuous tension and compound exercises while missing the grove and reduced range of motion serve as disadvantages.

The article offers information on a four-week plan to grow the shoulder's muscles. It provides an overview on the anatomy of the shoulder, with details on the different muscles in the area, including posterior deltoids, middle deltoids, and anterior deltoids. Exercises that are recommended include barbell shoulder presses, dumbbell shoulder presses, and seated dumbbell lateral raise.

The article looks into the 10 routine workout of bodybuilder Frank McGrath to grow his chest. McGrath mentions that he begins his chest workout with some kind of incline work. He shares that he usually do some warmups before getting into the heavy weights. He also emphasizes the need to avoid forcing things that cannot be done.

The article profiles bodybuilder Erik Fankhouser. Fankhouser's first sports memory is his football experience in the fourth grade. Fankhouser recalls that he began training with weight in the sixth grade to get stronger for football. He also shares that one thing not many people know about him is his love for animals.

The article focuses on doing power lifting using the Weider Priority Principle. Beginners do not need to prioritise until they acquire enough muscle. Intermediate and advanced bodybuilders fail to spot their shortcomings. They prioritise an area, which is not their greatest need and their greatest need is left behind.

The article presents step-by-step instructions for Olympic type weight lifting.

The article offers step-by-step instructions on Olympic lifting.

The article offers information on bodybuilder Shawn Rhoden's new approach to training and diet for the 2012 Mr. Olympia championship. Rhoden has decided to focus on old fashioned lifting that comprises of barbell and dumbbells. Several charts depicting training programs of Rhoden are also presented.

The article offers information on rapper, Flo Rida. It states that earlier he lacked innate physical strength, however, he continued exercising and weight lifting with the same dedication in gymnasium and entire existence. It mentions that after initiating into the world of weights, he became the biggest rapper, and broke all iTunes sales records and earned Grammy nominations. It presents that he performs 500 dips and 300 pushups everyday.

The article offers tips related to bodybuilding. It explains the benefits of training barefoot during weight lifting and suggests the use of medicine ball to enhance muscle growth. It suggests increasing weights during warm-up for more bodybuilding and stresses on the need of consuming digestive enzymes which helps in efficient nutrient absorption from food.

The article offers information on a periodization training program which aims at step-wise progression from lighter weight and higher repetitions (reps) to very heavy weight and very low reps over a six-week period. Along with information on strength training program, it details exercise techniques for various body parts including legs, calves and chest. Information on exercise schedule for 6 weeks is also presented. INSET: TO THE MAX.

The article offers information on how to keep physical training consistent and intense. It is advised to train hard and heavy with compound, multi-joint lifts like the bench press, squat, and deadlift. It is stated that two main exercises in particular, the squat and deadlift, are very important. Tips on holding dumbbell are also provided.

The article presents informationon the warrior diet for weight lifters. The diet, created by Ori Hofmekler, entails undereating during the day and then overeating at night. The article relates the success of bodybuilder Michael Keck in following this diet. Keck helped revise the diet to include more protein and carbohydrates as well as the addition of branched-chain amino acid (BCAA) supplements to build muscle and burn fat.

The article offers information on the deadlifting training technique of wrestling. It states that deadlifting seems simple but the lift has several technical aspects which a wrestler should keep in mind. It informs that deadlifting forces a wrestler to use almost every muscle in his body to take the bar from the floor. It also offers step-by-step instructions for performing exercises under the deadlifting technique.

The article presents information about squatting which is known as the king of all exercises. It is said that squats overload quadriceps muscles along with hamstrings, glutes, adductors and even calves to some extent. It is said that squatting is also helpful in reducing unwanted fat. However, squatting may result in serious injury if one starts adding serious weight to the bar.

The article offers information on the importance of exercising by following the scheduled timing. It states that the fixed timing workouts tend to get disturbed by unpredictable circumstances. Therefore, one can exercise in the free time focusing on the correct form of exercising and muscle training. It mentions that one can decide the three days per week for exercising and include heavy and multijoint exercises. It highlights instructions for performing several exercises.

The article offers information on how to perform bench press exercise properly and efficiently. It highlights the right body position for this workout including keeping the head flat on the bench, retracting the shoulder blades tightly and maintaining the lower back in arc position. It also notes to keep the forearms in perpendicular posture and to grip the bar tightly at shoulder width.

The article offers information on diet required for people doing strength training. It states that heavy training and gaining strength does not mean eating junk food. In fact it requires a planned diet with correct proportions of nutrients. Proteins make a vital part of such a diet as its intake helps in building the muscle strength. One needs to reduce the carbohydrates as it can increase the body fat. Fat is also an important part of the strength training diet, but it needs to be dietary fat.

The article offers information on the eight-week progressive program to enhance one's strength. It states that the program is designed to increase the strength of the entire body by 25 percent. The first part of the program is 5RM testing which will make the person test his strength thrice in the program. The program is designed with regular exercises and warm-up sets. Heavy lifting is an important part of the program but it is included to increase the strength and not for muscle building.

The article presents information related to bookend training program, which features all multijoint moves that allow one to lift more weights and helps in gaining strength and size. Multijoint move at the beginning of a workout helps in maximizing the mechanical overload on muscles. Revisiting the move at the end of workout boost levels of anabolic hormones and it max out muscles and promotes even more growth.

The article offers information on several exercises for the midsection of human body. It is stated that a good weight lifting program is key to shedding bodyfat around the midsection, and developing six-pack abs. Several exercises for the midsection has been recommended including, platehead decline sit-up, figure-4 crunch, and feet-elevated crunch. Step-by-step instructions for performing the exercises has been given.

The article discusses some misconceptions associated with weight training. It emphasizes the importance of dividing the power training into progressive cycles and argues that using few powerlifts might not create some improvements on bodybuilders. It also suggests that insufficient emphasis on other powerlifts is not beneficial and urges bodybuilders to correct the improper ways of powerlifting.

The article presents information on various events regarding bodybuilding in Las Vegas, Nevada. In the Olympia Weekend Jay Cutler won the title of Mr. Olympia and Nicole Wilkins Lee won the Figure Olympia competition. Other events mentioned include VPX's Naga World Grappling Championships which was won by Sergio Penha team and Olympia Powerlifting Super Show won by Shawn Frankl.

This article presents an interview with stuntwoman Jennifer England. When asked about what made her enter into stunt work, England stated that her tomboy attitude made her enter into this field. She mentions that apart from kickboxing she has played several other sports like softball and swimming and informs about her physical training routine which includes weight lifting, cycling and running.

The article offers information on different pyramid training techniques to prepare muscles and joints for heavier work. Basic pyramiding involves strategic and incremental increases and decreases in weight on a given exercise in each set. The intermediate pyramiding uses the inverted pyramid and the oxford method. Advanced pyramid program takes pyramiding to a new level. Charts depicting the repetitions and rest periods for different exercises examples such as triangle pyramid are presented.

The article presents suggestions for weight loss in 30 days. Heavy weight is suggested for keeping metabolic rate elevated higher and for a longer duration following workout. Performing weightlifting in a fast manner is also suggested for weight loss. It has been discovered that fast weightlifting utilizes more of the muscle fibers and therefore burn more calories. Short rest periods between sets are also suggested for weight loss.

The article reports on a six-week workout program for legs titled "Top to Bottom." As reported, in six weeks one can have a bigger, stronger, more defined pair of legs. In first week, top-workout exercises will target the quads while the bottom workout focuses on hams and glutes. This way one is sure to develop well-balanced legs that are strong and muscular from every angle. The bottom workout during Weeks 2, 4 and 6 includes sumo deadlifts, leg presses and leg extensions.

The article presents questions and answers related to physical fitness including when is the best time to drink shaking if lifting and cardiac sessions are performed together, whether a preworkout meal is important to be taken before 30 minutes of workout and if it is best to cycle on and off creatine.

The article offers information on the weightlifting program called Tabata interval training, that requires short rest periods and high repetition sets performed at such intensity that one roughly uses half the normal weight. It burns body fat, helps in muscles growth, provides an aerobic workout and increases strength and power. The training program is stated to be effective but grueling and painful.

The article provides information on the significant learnings of national champion bodybuilder Ed Nunn. It is believed that there are three ways from which bodybuilders benefit the most, however, for Nunn, bodybuilding is lifestyle and the success on it requires a long journey. Relative to this, highlights and elaborations of the other lessons he has learned so far in his involvement in bodybuilding are also provided.

An interview with bodybuilder Bill Pearl is presented. When asked about the impetus in his bodybuilding career, he replied that at the age of 11, his brother Harold made him do weightlifting for him to become stronger and handle bigger guys than him. He explained that the training became his defense if other people will bully him.

The article presents information on bodybuilder James Lewis. Lewis won a British powerlifting title in his teen and recently won the 202-and-under championship in the 2008 Europa Super Show. It is reported that his powerlifting background built the foundation of mass and strength that enabled his body to react quickly to bodybuilding style weight training. According to Lewis beginners should start with three basic lifts including squat, bench and deadlift.

The article offers information on the bodybuilding workouts and training techniques of bodybuilder Silvio Samuel. It states that Samuel's Olympic-lifting leg training was for strength, and he now trains legs once a week. It mentions that for front squats, an upright position is more important to minimize oblique stress on the spine and shear stress over the knees, and for seated horizontal leg presses, Samuel lowers the platform until his thighs touch his stomach, then pushes up from there.

The article focuses on the Winter Mass Attack program and offers suggestions for body mass-gain during winters. It also talks about 10 rules of eating for mass. The Winter Mass Attack program comprises three phases consisting of four, six and two weeks respectively. Strong muscles allow for heavier lifting and heavier lifting builds bigger muscles and the program will reportedly make all this possible. It suggests to perform compound movements to build a foundation of strength and mass.

The article presents the rules that are essential in building the physique of bodybuilder Gustavo Badell. The first rule is for bodybuilders to be well-equipped with bodybuilding facilities like gong to gym and with the right equipment to use. Another rule is for builders to always include at least one basic free-weight exercise in every workout. He adds the stimulation of muscles in every body part and in every way possible.

An interview with 19-year old bodybuilder Evelio Costales IV from Cuba is presented. Costales relates that he was seven then when he and his family came over in Venice, Los Angeles, California. He is just three days off his impressive win at the 2008 NPC Teen Nationals. He admits that he did not meet Chris Cormier yet. He remembers that he begins lifting at the age of 14 and start competing at 17.

The article presents different kinds of strongman lifts. These lifts include Plate Stack Row, Barbell Snatch, and Olympic Bar Hold. Plate stack start with a stack of 45-pound plates and is performed 4-5 seat of six repeats with as much as weight as possible. Barbell snatch is done through grasping a barbell on the floor with hands well outside shoulder width, placing feet slightly wider than shoulder width. Olympic bar hold can be done with one or two bars simultaneously.

The article profiles International Federation of Bodybuilders (IFBB) Figure Professional Sonia Adcock. Adcock always knew she liked sports, dabbling in many disciplines until she found her calling: weightlifting. At 15, she took an elective lifting class in school. As soon as she started earning her own paychecks, Sonia hired a personal trainer and grilled him for advice and information. She also met nutritionist-to-figure-champions Kim Oddo by chance. She and Oddo focused on the same goal: getting Adcock onstage.

In this article, the authors offer guidelines to teenage physical training. The authors note that the guidelines cover workouts, nutrition and supplements. They highlight the health benefits of weightlifting to teenagers. The authors also provide procedures for executing some exercises for teenagers.

The article discusses eight at-home lifting routines to a achieve a bigger and leaner body. These include the barbell-only leg routine, the pull-up-only back and biceps routine, and the chest and triceps dip routine. The article also offers suggestions on how to upgrade a home gym with multifunctional, reasonably priced training equipment.