There was a time not so long ago that a bodybuilder in mass-gain mode resorted to a high-protein, high-carbohydrate, high-fat diet to increase muscle and add pounds. A common mantra was, “I’ll put on all the weight I can, then whittle away the fat later.”
Thankfully, we’ve come to understand the fallacy underlying that method. Getting big on a superhigh-calorie diet might result in some added muscle, but it will certainly pack on even more fat.
And face it, once the fat’s on, it’s much more difficult to take off.








The barbell bench press is one of the most crucial exercises for building size and strength in the pecs, front delts, and triceps. But your primary goal of building size or strength will dictate your form and technique in this all-important move. Bodybuilding is about training the muscles to become bigger, 








