Looking for a different approach to your sets and reps scheme? Check out this article by Jamie Bain. Cluster Training by Jamie Bain Get big or die tryin’.
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Cluster Training
Posted: 29th March 2012 by Charlie in Hardgainers, TrainingTags: Charlie Cates, cluster training, Jamie Bain, Self Made
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The “Boring But Big” 3-Month Challenge
Posted: 6th February 2012 by Charlie in Hardgainers, TrainingTags: 5/3/1, bench press, Charlie Cates, deadlifts, hypertrophy, Jim Wendler, muscle mass, presses, Self Made, size, squats
You already know my views on some of the recovery techniques listed here, so don’t think that by me posting this article I’m endorsing such activity for the stated purpose. However, there is a very interesting idea presented here. If you are looking to put on size, check out this article by Jim Wendler. The [...]
11 Training Tips for the Skinny Fat Ectomorph
Posted: 11th January 2012 by Charlie in HardgainersTags: Anthony Mychal, Charlie Cates, ectomorph, Self Made, skinny fat
Is your waist wider than your shoulders? Are you a little soft around the edges, and always have been? Check out this article by Anthony Mychal to turn your physique around. 11 Training Tips for the Skinny Fat Ectomorph by Anthony Mychal Get big or die tryin’.
Hardgainers: The Big Three for Recovery
Posted: 11th October 2011 by Charlie in HardgainersTags: Charlie Cates, recovery, Self Made
I used to believe in foam rolling and stretching for recovery, but now those modalities take the back seat. Instead, here are my Big Three for Big Gains when it comes to recovery. 1. Get Your Sleep Right Anywhere between 7 and 9 hours of sleep both the night before and the night after a [...]
Hargainer Smoothies
Posted: 14th September 2011 by Charlie in HardgainersTags: Charlie Cates, hardgainer smoothies, Self Made
I’ve been saying for over two years now that if you want to make compositional changes, you need to adjust your nutrition first. For those of us looking to bulk up, that means taking in more quality calories. If you’ve been going with two scoops of protein in water for your post-training shake, skipping breakfast, [...]
To All My Hardgainers Out There
Posted: 6th September 2011 by Charlie in HardgainersTags: Charlie Cates, hardgainer, Self Made
Everybody in the United States of America needs to lose weight. Ha. This is an absolutely absurd statement, despite how applicable it may be to to masses. There are still plenty of people out there who are trying to gain weight, be it for sports, strength, or aesthetic reasons. Unfortunately, the majority of publications out [...]
Prison Strength Training and Convict Conditioning
Posted: 23rd May 2011 by Charlie in Body Weight Training, Hardgainers, TrainingTags: Charlie Cates, convict conditioning, prison strength training, prison workouts, Self Made, Zach Even-Esh
Ever wonder how inmates get so big? No BS, that’s how. Check out this post by Zach Even-Esh for more. Prison Strength Training and Convict Conditioning by Zach Even-Esh Get big or die tryin’.
Negative Work for Positive Mass Gains
Posted: 10th March 2011 by Charlie in Hardgainers, TrainingTags: add muscle mass, Calorie, Charlie Cates, eccentric contraction, health, Muscle, Physical exercise, Self Made, Shopping, Weight, weight lifting, weight loss, weight training
If you are trying to put on muscle mass, one thing that needs to be considered for each exercise is the tempo at which you are performing it. I know NASM and many other certifying agencies and textbooks want you to believe that 1 to 5 reps builds power, 3 to 7 reps build strength, [...]
An Effective Plan to Boost the Hypertrophy of Elbow Flexors
Posted: 16th February 2011 by Charlie in HardgainersTags: biceps training, bigger arms, Charles Poliquin, Charlie Cates, elbow flexors, Self Made
Want bigger biceps? Check out this article by Charles Poliquin to get the arm growth you desire. An Effective Plan to Boost the Hypertrophy of Elbow Flexors by Charles Poliquin Get big or die tryin’.
Build Your Pyramid
Posted: 27th January 2011 by Charlie in Fat Burning, Hardgainers, TrainingTags: build muscle, burn fat, Charlie Cates, Self Made, weight lifting
Pyramid sets are an effective tool for adding both bulk and lean muscle to one’s frame. While pyramid sets are most popular among those lifting for purely aesthetic reasons, such as bodybuilders, they can also be manipulated to successfully train muscle endurance in athletes. Traditionally, pyramid sets consist of starting at a low weight for [...]