BOOST YOUR BENCH PRESS, SQUAT, AND DEAD-LIFT

Mastering the three basic lifts is essential for building an awesome body. Learning these variations can turn awesome to amazing.

When it comes to building muscle and strength, three exercises can kick sand in the face of pretty much any other move out there. I'm talking about "the big three" for getting big: the squat, bench press, and deadlift.

Unfortunately, performing these exercises endlessly can lead to stagnation—

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In the Crosshairs: Brachioradialis

Lagging forearm muscles are a common weakness. It’s often difficult to find the time to work in forearms, so most guys forego the forearm training in hopes that all the back and biceps work will stimulate enough growth. Yet, even if you do throw in some forearm work, you may not be doing it properly. The brachioradialis is the large major muscle on the top of your forearm. To hit it

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Strong Arm Tactics

It wasn’t always like this. When I first met 20-year-old Flex Lewis in the autumn of 2004, the Welsh Dragon was undefeated in physique contests in his native United Kingdom. But all the focus was on his pro-caliber legs (those calves!) and pleasing structure. His arms were his most glaring weakness. Cut to the autumn of 2012 when he won his first Olympia 212 Showdown title. His biceps

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Peaking the Biceps : By Arnold Schwarzenegger

Seven-time Mr. Olympia Arnold Schwarzenegger built some of the most impressive biceps of all time using this routine. He’d perform it three times a week, but you can do it once or twice, depending on your own training split.

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Build Killer Biceps

Who knew the smallest of muscles can summon some of the greatest workouts? Try these killer sessions and watch your biceps grow by bounds.

Shock and awe. For most major muscle groups, crushing the bodypart with heavy weight is enough to spark serious change. But when it comes to the smaller muscles like the biceps, load will only get you so far down the road of

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6 Favorite Mass Exercises - Ronnie Coleman, 8 Time Mr. Olympia

Let's get right to the guts of the matter. I could run through my list of favorite workouts, principles, techniques and combinations of exercises, but it all comes down to one basic old-fashioned “best” exercise for each bodypart, without which you cannot reach your maximum mass potential. That exercise is not the only one in the workout, but it’s the foundation

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Add 1 Inch to Your Arms : In Just 1.5 months

How would you like to add 1 inch of fresh new muscle growth to your upper arms in the next 45 days? I'll bet you do unless you already have arms like Manfred Hoeberl. Manfred's arms have measured a legit 26 inches in peak condition. Since arms are one of the most popular (if not the most popular) muscle groups then this article should be most welcome.

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