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How to Deload: Your Complete Recovery Week Guide (Updated)

By Philip Stefanov Last updated May 20, 2021

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Learning how to deload regularly is an important habit for any lifter. You see, success in the gym rests upon three major pillars.

Once your nutrition and training are in check, there is one tiny little thing left: recovery.

Today, we are going to discuss how to deload and why it is crucial for best results. We'll also go over recovery weeks and how to pick the right option for yourself.

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How to Use Lifting to Failure for Best Results (Updated)

By Philip Stefanov Last updated April 9, 2021

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You already know that the only way to get stronger and build muscle over time is to put in the work and build up the training volume.

That much is clear.

But what about lifting to failure? How does it fit into the whole picture? And, more importantly, how can you use it to your advantage without burning yourself out.

Well, that’s exactly what I’m going to share with you in today’s blog post.

Because this is a controversial topic and there are all kinds of mixed opinions on the topic, my goal is to give you an unbiased, science-backed answer to help further your training.

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How Often Should I Train Abs: Everything You Need to Know

By Philip Stefanov Last updated September 4, 2021

Have you ever asked yourself, “How often should I train abs?”

This certainly is a controversial topic with many opinions and ideas.

To that end, I’ve put together this guide. In it, we’ll go over what you need to know about your abs, how often you should train them, and what exercises you might want to consider.

Let’s dive in.

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Build A Big Chest With Bodyweight and Weighted Bar Dips

By Philip Stefanov Last updated October 2, 2018

Dips are a great exercise to add to your routine for mass in the chest and triceps. A compound, push-type exercise every athlete should incorporate into their training program no matter their training experience. All you need is a dip bar and your bodyweight.

In this article we’ll go over how to build a big chest with dips and weighted dips and do’s and don’ts for this exercise, so let’s get started!

The width between the two bars is a key factor to where the most emphasis will be on. With a more narrow grip, the triceps get more involved into the movement and with a wider grip – the chest works more.

When doing dips, the chest and triceps muscles are the primary targets. Some of the load goes to the front delts as well. But depending on your body’s position, the emphasis can be shifted from one muscle to another depending on your goals.

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