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Soreness is a normal part of the recovery process that starts once you finish your bodybuilding workouts.

There are several degrees of soreness that we need to be aware of:

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As I do realize it is not easy for everyone to prepare meals or eat at certain times of the day due to their schedules, this does not mean that fast food is your enemy.  As a matter of fact, if you are able to make the right macronutrient choices when eating at fast food places, you will be just fine and actually have no problem achieving your fat loss goals!

Before I reveal to you some good options when eating at fast food locations or restaurants, always try to follow these basic principles:

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I’ve been a longtime fan and own both your videos “I want to Pump you Up” and “Mass with Class” along with your book “The Lean Body Promise” not to mention the countless training articles you write in Muscle and Fitness magazine and Flex magazine. I’m currently using a personal trainer but I feel the routine he’s layed out for me is wrong.

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When people think of bodybuilding, the first thing that comes to mind is big arms. How many bodybuilders, me included, just started by doing some biceps curls? After all, one of the most common requests bodybuilders get is to flex their arms. And while a great physique is much more than big arms, nobody can argue that all great physiques have equally great arms! (more…)

Are you ready for this week’s “lesson in leanness?” I hope so ’cause right here and now I’m going to reveal the top 5 obstacles you must overcome if you want to get that Lean Body you’ve always wanted! (These aren’t in order of importance-they’re all important!)

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I already know, you are too tired or simply don’t have enough time to exercise, right?  While this may be the mentality of many people living a busy and stressful life, I believe it is important to find a way to get a little bit of exercise in on a daily basis.  I am not saying you have to go to the gym or lift weights everyday, but what I am saying is anything is better than nothing! (more…)

“If you can’t measure your progress, you can’t stay motivated.” Write this into your workout log, scribble it on a piece of paper and tape it to your bathroom mirror, or just memorize it. Whatever it takes. It’s one of those immutable laws of nature that you don’t want to forget in your quest for a bigger, more muscular body. It hit me right in the face once again just the other night, while I was working out in our corporate gym here at Labrada Nutrition headquarters in Houston. I was on my third set of Smith machine incline presses when one of my Team members brought in a large, muscular bodybuilder who wanted to meet me.

It was obvious, even through his warm-ups, that this young man was extremely muscular and ready for competition. He was 5’10″ and over 235 pounds. Upon speaking with him, I learned that he would be competing in an upcoming Nationals qualifier in a few weeks.

After introducing himself, he asked me if I would take a few moments to look at his physique and give him my opinion.

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Question: Bodybuilding FAQ – What Is The Best Exercise For Building Abdominals?

I do not have a lot of time to workout and, as a result, I like to choose exercises that give me the most results from the little time that I am able to spend in the gym. I only have time to do one, or at the most, two exercises to work my abdominals. Could you tell me what exercise, in your opinion is the best one for building good abdominals?

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Following a diet can be difficult for many people to do.  Dieters often get discouraged and tired from eating the same old meals.  While I can see these dieters argument, I believe they are simply not exploring their options.  Although I follow a strict diet, I never get tired of eating my meals as I add flavor and variety to them.  With that being said, I decided to put together 3 of my protein shake recipes and share them with you!

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What would you say if I told you that your level of “self-discipline” might not be quite “up to snuff” when it comes to building a lean and muscular body? Before you answer, consider this: no matter whether you’re an elite body builder or a “couch potato,” you still have the same amount of self-discipline.

How is this possible? The difference lies in which habits you’re disciplined to.

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