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How to Increase Workout Intensity With Limited Access to Equipment and/or Heavy Weights
by Alexander Smout
In an ideal world, we’d always be within walking distance of a fully-stocked, equipment-rich commercial gym.
By the same token, however, some o...
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Three Day Minimalist Bodybuilding Routine for the Busy, Time-Crunched, and Schedule Packed
by Alexander Smout
Too much on your plate?
Can’t make it to the gym for longer than an hour?
Perhaps you only have two hours per week to hit the gym.
Life is hecti...
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The Three Most Common Overlooked Back Exercises + A Short Primer on Back Training
by Alexander Smout
The Back
The back, in my opinion, is the body part with the most varied training style between all trainees.
From amateur to pro.
Some swear by ...
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What is Fructose Malabsorption? What is Fructose Intolerance?
by Alexander Smout
What is Fructose Malabsorption?
What are they and how are they different?
For those of you who have never heard of this condition, it isn’t as...
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Mike Mentzer's Old School "Most Productive" 2 Day Split Routine
by Alexander Smout
Photo sourced from this reddit thread here.
Late last year I read The Wisdom of Mike Mentzer: The Art, Science and Philosophy of a Bodybuilding L...
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Two Day At-Home Minimal Equipment or Bodyweight Resistance Training Split for Women
by Alexander Smout
This routine is based on a template I actually made for my girlfriend—now fiancée—and recently adjusted it for a new pal on Reddit.
It is focus...
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Three Day At-Home Minimal Equipment Resistance Training Split For Women
by Alexander Smout
Don't worry, men can use this too
I initially made this workout routine for my friend’s girlfriend, however, I decided to share it in case any...
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Kitchen Essentials for the Gut & FODMAP Conscious Bodybuilder
by Alexander Smout
Or as some call us: An IBS Brah
If you’re anything like me, the idea of having to get tactical with your cooking can feel daunting.
Aside from...
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Safe Food List for Fructose Malabsorption & FODMAP Diets
by Alexander Smout
Not Sure What to Eat? Start Here
Please Read:
This list will be continually updated as time goes on, and is not an end-all-be-all by any means....
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Review: Andreas Münzer - The Real Workout DVD
by Alexander Smout
A Tribute to a Lean Bodybuilding Legend
Quick Dork-Disclaimer
After finishing the article, I feel compelled to add this preface:
This is proba...
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The Four (Okay, Five) Horsemen of The HIIT Apocalypse
by Alexander Smout
When I first picked up the weights back in 2009 at age 14, I was beyond enthusiastic.
Unfortunately, I immediately dived into the high-volume b...
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Having Trouble Finding the Motivation to Exercise? Try This.
by Alexander Smout
Do 1 Push-Up.
That's right.
Only 1.
I can't coin this piece of advice.
It's directly from Stephen Guise.
If you haven't heard of him, I'd be doing...
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