Energy supplements are all the rage, but there’s more to consider when it comes to energy management. Just like love, energy is hard to define. But you know it when you feel it. Some might describe it as the tingly feeling that keeps you going all day long. Others might say it’s a noticeably faster… read more
Here are M&B’s top 10 supplements for aspiring bodybuilders new to sports nutrition. When you make your first commitment to a weight-training program to build muscle mass, you want to get the most from your efforts. For younger guys, this often entails hitting the gym as hard as they can, sometimes working out to the… read more
Not making progress? Abandon your routine and shock your muscles for huge gains. How many times have you heard that muscles need to be shocked? It’s a common practice, actually. And I’m happy to tell you that it doesn’t involve electrodes, a cattle prod or sticking a fork in a toaster. (Warning: Don’t do that.)… read more
Four top trainers devise the ultimate power leg blast. Your legs primarily determine how well you walk, run, jump and score with the judges on “So You Think You Can Dance.” Yet, perhaps because they’re covered up most of the time, legs are too often underappreciated and unheralded, and many guys neglect them in favor… read more
The world’s oldest diet may be your solution to a leaner physique. Sometimes the easiest conclusion is the hardest to find. In the quest to lose body fat, we have become convinced that we must hack our own biology. We try to outwit our metabolism and stay one step ahead of our genes. We manipulate… read more
Mayday! Mayday! Mayday! Blow some minds this summer with a muscular, studly physique. All you need is three months, a smart diet, quality supplements and a bit of hard work. OK, a lot of hard work. Let’s get going! You may know that repetitive phrase as a traditional call of distress by those who need… read more
Crank up your fat burning with these science-backed tips. Summer’s around the corner, and that bathing suit isn’t going to wear itself. It’s time to get serious about shedding that excess baggage. Successful weight management isn’t possible without a plan. And any fat-cutting strategy starts in your head. If you want to make drastic changes… read more
Four top trainers tell you how to carve out a chiseled midsection. Sculpting your own six-pack is every person’s dream, but achieving that goal isn’t always easy. That’s because it takes a routine that makes your midsection rethink why it should trim down and firm up. To get to the bottom of better abs, we… read more
Increase the power of your supplements by combining them with the perfect partner. Basic arithmetic drives home the point that one plus one is two. Higher math, though, shows that combining three supplements into one product often leads to greater results than the sum of these parts taken separately. That’s because some supplements combine in… read more
Boost your core strength and overall power by training the often-neglected lower back. From rank amateur to Mr. Olympia, the lower back is rarely at the top of anyone’s training list. But this underrated region is a vital player in overall body strength. By adding lower-back exercises to your routine, you can boost your total… read more
