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In this episode of Muscle Masterminds, we are joined by strength coach and competitive powerlifter, Kyle Hunt. With a max bench press of over 405 at just 165 pound bodyweight, Kyle is has managed to achieve an elite level bench press by utilizing a few simple – yet EXTREMELY overlooked – strategies… and he shares those with us today! In This Episode You’ll Discover: Why the bench press should be a full body movement 3 tips for increasing your bench press RIGHT NOW How to bench like a powerlifter for pecs like a bodybuilder and MUCH MORE! Find Kyle Hunt Online: The Hunt Fitness Website Hunt Fitness TV – YouTube Channel Kyle’s 10 Week Bench Press Program Resources: Chest Training DVD Series – Free Download The post BENCH PRESS TIPS FOR A BIGGER AND STRONGER CHEST appeared first on Muscle Monsters.

In this episode of Muscle Masterminds, we’re joined by competitive powerlifter, bodybuilder, and professor of exercise science, Dr. Mike Isreatel. Join us as we discuss the main pathway by which we build muscle, Progressive overload. When it comes to gaining muscle, progressive overload is key! Without implementing progressive overload to your training program, your body will not need to adapt and therefore will not get bigger or stronger. And let’s be honest, that’s what the majority of us want when we go to the gym and train, am I right? We want to build muscle, we want to get strong and we want to look jacked! But unless we’re providing new stimulus on a consistent basis, we’ll never achieve our goal of growing bigger. Follow Dr. Mike Isreatel @RPDRMIKE – Instagram Mike Isreatel – Facebook Male Physique Training Template  The post NO B.S. PROGRESSION METHODS TO GET BIG (AND STRONG) WITH DR. MIKE ISREATEL appeared first on Muscle Monsters.

If you struggle with chicken legs and find it nearly impossible to build your calves, this may be the most important podcast you ever listen to. In it, scientific author, Menno Henselmans breaks down the simple formula for building massive calves. This is the same strategy that I’ve implemented recently with enormous success – it’s also the reason I’m more comfortable wearing shorts in public. Are you neglecting your calves because you’re convinced they’ll never grow due to your genetics? What if I told you that your calves could grow to be just as big as your upper-arms and/or neck? Would you train them, then? If you answered yes, then listen closely to what Menno has to say in this episode of Muscle Masterminds! Find Menno Bayesian Bodybuilding – The Website Bayesian Bodybuilding Facebook Page The Bayesian Bodybuilding PT Course The post 3 PRINCIPLES FOR BUILDING BIGGER CALVES WITH MENNO HENSELMANS appeared first on Muscle Monsters.

In this episode of the Muscle Monsters Podcast, Jason Maxwell and I discuss the Hollywood 5: the 5 muscle-groups that will make you look bigger, leaner, and more aesthetic. Anyone can build muscle, that’s easy. But if you want to build an aesthetically pleasing physique that resembles that of Hollywood stars like Zac Efron and Ryan Reynolds, you may have to train a bit differently than you are now. The Hollywood 5: Shoulders Traps Upper-Chest Lats Quads The post 5 MUSCLE-GROUPS YOU MUST BUILD FOR A HOLLYWOOD PHYSIQUE appeared first on Muscle Monsters.

In this episode of the Muscle Monsters Podcast, we go over what is, in my opinion, the best weight gain strategy for skinny beginners: The Ballpark Method. A strategy that simplifies the nutrition aspect of your bodybuilding journey so you can focus on what counts: fucking shit up in the gym! Note: This diet strategy is extremely effective and will produce serious growth; however, I do not recommend this approach for anyone who is an experienced lifter and/or has surpassed novice status. The Ballpark Method is for naturally skinny guys who are within their first year of training. Resources: The Ballpark Method: Easy-to-Follow Weight Gain Diet for Skinny Guys – Article Mass In A Flash: 12 Week Muscle Building Program – Free Gift! Follow me on Snapchat – Muscle Monsters The post The Best Weight Gain Diet for Skinny Beginners appeared first on Weight Gain Tips for Hardgainers.

If you wait for the perfect time, it may never come. In this episode of the Muscle Monsters Podcast, we talk about why we must stop focusing on what we want to do, and start focusing on what we can do. Resources: Free 12 Week Training Guide – Mass In A Flash The post The Perfect Time to Start Building Muscle and Burning Fat appeared first on Weight Gain Tips for Hardgainers.

In this episode of the Muscle Monsters Podcast, we’re talking about the emasculation of men. Over the years, men have become, for the lack of a better term, big pussies. It doesn’t, however, have to happen to you. It’s time to Man Up! Do the things in your own life, both the big decisions and moments, and the smaller, daily actions, that will make you tough. Get up earlier than you are now. Do your chores everyday. Keep your house clean. Work hard. Work harder. Set bigger goals. Push yourself. Persist. By God, persist. Don’t you dare quit. Life isn’t a race. It isn’t a quick burst of hard work. It’s long and arduous and often unkind. But you’re a man for fuck’s sake. You’re a man and a warrior and the world needs you to act as such, to live as such, to vote as such, to father as such, and to be as such. ~Chad Howse Resources: 5 Ways Men Are Becoming Little Bitches (Article) 10 Ways to Go From Victim to Victor (Article)  Meditations by Marcus Aurelius (Book) The post Why Men Are Becoming Weaker (And How to Change It!) appeared first on Weight Gain Tips for Hardgainers.

By no stretch of the imagination am I a dating expert. I am, however, fully aware of the fact that if we want better, we’ve got to be better. And if you’re constantly disappointed by the type of woman (or man) you attract, then perhaps it’s time to figure out why. In this episode of the Muscle Monsters podcast, I’ll give one simple thing you can do, right now, to finally land the girl (or guy) of your dreams. Resources: Where Dating Gurus Have It Wrong 21 Day Fast Abs – Free Training Guide The post How to Finally Get Your Dream Girl (Hint: It’s Not Muscles) appeared first on Weight Gain Tips for Hardgainers.

In this episode of the Muscle Monsters Podcast, I go over how the decisions we make, daily, are impacting our life. We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit. ~Aristotle Resources: The 1 Thing Successful People Do That Others Refuse To – Article The One Thing by Gary Keller – A Must Read! The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg – Check This out! The post The Worst Decision You Can Make In Your Life appeared first on Weight Gain Tips for Hardgainers.

Continuous effort – not strength or intelligence – is the key to unlocking our potential.” -Winston Churchill Strength and growth come only through continuous effort and struggle.” -Napoleon Hill We all have dreams – the difference between those who see them through to fruition and those who don’t, though, is effort. In this episode of the Muscle Monsters Podcast, I go over the 1 key to success that is 100% non-negotiable. No matter how strong, how smart, or how genetically gifted – without it, you’ll never reach your true potential. Resources: Free 12 Week Training Program  -Free Download 10 Ways to Be More Productive – Article The 10X Rule: The Only Difference Between Success and Failure – Book The post How to Build More Muscle, Make More Money, and Win at Life appeared first on Weight Gain Tips for Hardgainers.

The beginning stages of a business are not only the most crucial, but they require the most grit and persistence. Unless you’ve already got funding, starting a business from the group up can be, for lack of a better term, fucking brutal. With that said, in this episode of the Muscle Monsters Podcast I want to go over 3 productivity tips that will almost guarantee success in any endeavor. They’re the same strategies that allowed me to quit my job and work for myself, full time; and the same strategies that I use to this day, years later. 3 Productivity Tips That Guarantee Success In Business 1. Find Your Most Productive Time and Be Relentless: Everyone has a point in the day where they’re most effective. Find what time that is for you and make sure you’re working on your most important tasks during it. This will not only guarantee that you’re putting your best foot forward, but it also ensure that you’re getting the most important part of your work done. 2. Man The Fuck Up: If you want to be successful, you’re going to have to do things you don’t enjoy – especially in the beginning. Stop focusing on how you feel at the moment and start focusing on the outcome instead. Boys do what they want to do, Men do what they have to do. ~Norm Parker 3. Focus On The One Thing: In every business, there should be a main focus. This is the one thing that is going to get you where you want to go, the fastest. Each day, block out 4 distraction-free hours where you focus solely on this task. 4 hours in one day may not seem like much, but do that for 3-6 months and it’ll change your life. Resources: How to Wake Up Early and Never Hit The Snooze Again– Video How to Win Your Mornings and Conquer Your Life – Podcast The 1 Thing Successful People Do that Others Refuse To – Article The post 3 Productivity Tips That Guarantee Success In Business appeared first on Weight Gain Tips for Hardgainers.

Recently I wrote an article on Intermittent Fasting and how one can utilize this tool in order to reach their fat loss goals. Despite going into detail, readers were left with one big question: can I build muscle with intermittent fasting? In this episode I plan to answer that question, in detail, as well as discuss a few other important points one must consider when attempting to build muscle with intermittent fasting. Resources: 12 Week Muscle Building Course – Free Download The Ultimate Guide to Intermittent Fasting for Fat Loss The Truth About Intermittent Fasting for Muscle Gains The post How to Bulk Up and Gain Mass with Intermittent Fasting appeared first on Weight Gain Tips for Hardgainers.

Building muscle isn’t easy, but it’s quite simple. In this episode, I go over 6 fundamental steps for guaranteeing new muscle growth. If you can manage to follow these steps, then you’re going to ensure that you are doing what it takes to build new muscle tissue. Resources: The 6 Step Formula for Non-Stop Muscle Growth  Mass In A Flash – 12 Week Training Guide Jason Blaha’s Novice 5×5 – Novice Training Program Brandon Campbell’s PHUL – Intermediate Training Split Push/Pull/Legs – Intermediate Routine D.U.P. – Advanced Training Program The post The 6 Fundamental Steps to Guaranteed Muscle Growth appeared first on Weight Gain Tips for Hardgainers.

How much muscle can you gain in your first year of training? Assuming your training and nutrition are in order, 20-25 pounds would be a good guess. This is due to being hyper-sensitive to the stimulus of the resistance in the beginning stages of out training. Although anyone can expect a good deal of progress when they’re new to weight training, those who take a more strategic approach can expect to maximize their results. The Hierarchy of Novice Training and Nutrition Adherence Proper Programming Caloric Surplus Proper Macronutrient Distribution Protein Frequency* Top 5 Beginner Workout Programs Ice Cream Fitness 5×5 Strong Lifts Starting Strength Bigger, Leaner, Stronger Mass In A Flash (My Free 12 Week Course) Resources: The Ultimate Guide to Weight Gain for Skinny Hardgainers Free 12 Week Novice Program – Mass In A Flash Studies: Exercise and the Institute of Medicine recommendations for nutrition Dietary protein for athletes: from requirements to optimum adaptation  Timing and distribution of protein ingestion during prolonged recovery from resistance exercise The post How Much Muscle Can You Gain in 1 Year? appeared first on Weight Gain Tips for Hardgainers.

If you’re anything like me, gaining weight or building muscle mass doesn’t come easy. At least it doesn’t seem that way. But to be quite honest, I wouldn’t change it for the world. The reason is simple…we have it pretty damn good! Take this for example: The longer you can stay in a slight caloric surplus, the more time you’re building muscle, period.Fortunately for you, you’ve started out lean and have the metabolism of a hummingbird (approximately 100x faster than that of an elephant).While most guys can expect to bulk for a maximum of 4-6 months, the hardgainer, if done correctly, could easily stretch that bulking phase to double that (8-12 months). -Alain Gonzalez (7 Forgotten Benefits of Being a Skinny Hardgainer) But before you get excited and assume you’ve now go it made, ask yourself this… “Am I really a hardgainer or just an under-eater?” Check this out: Are You a True Hardgainer? Resources: 12 Week Hardgainer Training Program – Free Download 7 Forgotten Benefits of Being a Naturally Skinny Hardgainer The Definitive Guide to Weight Gain for Skinny Hardgainers – Popular Podcast Episode The post The Top 3 Benefits of Being A Naturally Skinny Hardgainer appeared first on Weight Gain Tips for Hardgainers.

Are you a naturally skinny guy who can’t gain weight no matter how much you eat? If so, this could be the most game-changing podcast you ever listen to. If you take everything I teach in this episode and put it into play, you’ll be on your way to consistent, on demand weight gain. Assuming you’re already on a solid training program, building muscle will become a simple matter of energy adjustments. In this episode you’ll learn: Exactly how many calories you must consume in order to gain weight The perfect macronutrient ratio to ensure lean gains without body-fat A simple strategy to ensure you’re gaining weight, weekly How to increase your appetite to ensure you can eat in a surplus and Much More! Resources: Weight Gain Calorie Calculator – Free Download Lean Mass Meal Plans – Calculated Meal Plans for Hardgainers Beginner Training Program – Free 12 Week Workout Program Studies: Dietary Protein for Athletes Exercise and the Institute of Medicine recommendations for nutrition A high-protein diet induces sustained reductions in appetite   The post The Definitive Guide to Weight Gain for Skinny Hardgainers appeared first on Weight Gain Tips for Hardgainers.

If you’re like me, you don’t really have an appetite in the morning upon rising. Unfortunately (or fortunately), this also just happens to be the time of the day you choose to hit the gym. In this episode, Mike Matthews and I discuss fasted weight training, and whether or not it’s a viable option for someone looking to build size, maximally. We also go over the pros (and cons) of fasted weight training for those looking to burn fat, fast, while maintaining their muscle mass, as well as what supplements he recommends before, during, or after your training session to speed up fat loss and maximize muscle preservation. Find Mike: Muscle for Life – Mike’s Main Hub Legion Athletics – No B.S., Science Based Supplements Muscle for Life YouTube Channel Resources: Mass In A Flash – Free 12 Week Muscle Building Program How I Use Fasted Cardio to Lose Fat Fast – Article by Mike Matthews   The post Fasted Weight Training: Can You Make Maximal Gains? Feat. Mike Matthews appeared first on Weight Gain Tips for Hardgainers.

If you’ve ever dieted for a prolonged period of time, then you’ve likely hit some sort of a weight loss plateau. Unfortunately, most people aren’t calculated enough to get through this stall in fat loss and end up quitting on their diet. Fortunately, I have a very simple solution that’ll help ensure you never get stuck at the same weight, and break through any plateau you hit during your fat loss phase. How to Break Through A Weight Loss Plateau Figure out your starting macros (Read This: How to Calculate Macros for Cutting) Hit those macros daily and make sure to take your weight every morning. Get an average of your daily weigh-ins and compare to the previous (average). Adjust and repeat. Resources: 21 Day Fast Abs – Free Download How to Calculate Macros for Fat Loss The post How to Break Through A Weight Loss Plateau appeared first on Weight Gain Tips for Hardgainers.

There are two things that, for a man, never seem to be big enough. One is their pecs and the other is their bench press. In today’s episode we are talking to highly sought after strength coach, Kyle Hunt. If there is anyone I trust when it comes to achieving a bigger bench, it’s a guy who can bench press well over double his bodyweight (390 LBS at 165 BW). In This Episode You’ll Discover: Why the bench press should be a full body movement 3 tips for increasing your bench press RIGHT NOW How to bench like a powerlifter for pecs like a bodybuilder and MUCH MORE! Find Kyle Hunt Online: The Hunt Fitness Website Hunt Fitness TV – YouTube Channel Kyle’s 10 Week Bench Press Program Resources: Kyle’s Flexible Dieting Manual – Free Download Chest Training DVD Series – Free Download The post Key Principles for a Bigger Bench Press Fast feat. Kyle Hunt appeared first on Weight Gain Tips for Hardgainers.

Today we speak to my good friend, newly crowned professional bodybuilder, Mike Pucci. He just recently attained two pro cards, both in huge natural bodybuilding organizations, and did it all while eating more carbs, doing less cardio, and (in my opinion) preserving more muscle mass than ever before. In this episode of the podcast, Mike tells us his “secret” to getting stage shredded while still having ice cream on a daily basis and performing a minimal amount of cardio, naturally. Resources: IIFYM: Why You’re Doing It Wrong Muscle Monster Macronutrient Calculator (Free)  21 Day Fast Abs – Free Event Ready Guide Find Mike: Hire Mike for Coaching – Team Unique Prep @mikepucciitm on Instagram Michael Anothony Pucci Facebook Page   The post IIFYM: Stage Shredded with Ice Cream and Donuts feat. Mike Pucci appeared first on Weight Gain Tips for Hardgainers.