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Our bodies are 60% water - think about that for a moment and then think about how much water you drink in a day. Are you drinking enough? Dehydration can occur before you know it, and it can negati...

Exercise Breakdown - Top Deadlifts

Regular Deadlifts can be a very effective exercise. No doubt Rich used them in his back routines over the years. Yet if you have knee or lower back problems, lifting a heavy weight from the floor m...

The Arnold Press - Another Classic Exercise

Overhead Presses are a compound exercise that many lifters feel is an essential part of shoulder training. Rich Piana had a different take on them. He felt they worked the front deltoids too much, ...

Try This Off-Season Football Workout

There are several key skill positions in football. One that immediately springs to mind is wide receiver. A WR has to have stunning speed, showstopping agility, and great catching ability. Plus, th...

Is Your 5% Nutrition Pre-Workout Clumpy? Then Do This!

Have you ever opened a new or existing tub of a pre-workout, yes, even a 5% Nutrition Pre-Workout, only to find clumpy powder? Don’t worry, we have the answer!

Does Body Recomposition Work?

Anyone who works out has the goal of gaining more muscle. Many lifters also have the goal of losing body fat. It’s common for lifters to dedicate certain periods of the year to each of these goals....

What Happens To Your Bodyfat When You Lean Out?

OK, so you are training to get cut. Have you ever wondered what happens to your body fat when you lean out?

Bodybuilding Myths That Just Won’t Go Away

While there are many more myths out there, here are 4 Bodybuilding Myths That Just Won’t Go Away. These myths seemingly never die, leading to a lot of misinformation. If a myth misinforms yet is ac...

Side Laterals - One Of Rich’s Favorite Exercises

Recently, we talked about the incline press, one of Rich’s favorite exercises. Next, we’re going to look at Side Laterals - Another Rich Piana Favorite!