Metzgar Fitness

This is one of my favorites, because it just doesn’t work like that. The reason men will build more muscle is that they have large amounts of this little thing called Testosterone. Women actually also have it, but just not in the amounts necessary to cause the muscle growth you see in men.

Now I’m sure you’ve . . . → Read More: Weight Training Myths ( Weights Bulk Women Up)

When doing any kind of chest press move it is important not to let your elbows extend behind your body. If you do,  it increases the chances for shoulder injuries and doesn’t increase strength any more than doing the shorter range of motion. Also, I prefer to use dumbbells instead of a bar because it puts your arms . . . → Read More: Save The Shoulders

One of the most important things you can do before starting your workout is to spend a few extra minutes to warm up. I know that in this busy world we just want to get it done, but a good warm up is so very important. It increases blood flow to the muscles and increases range . . . → Read More: Warm Up Before Training

One of the biggest mistakes I see in the gym is when people don’t work opposing muscle groups. A prime example is the guy who is constantly working chest but rarely works his back. (All guys want a huge chest…right)?  With the resulting muscle imbalances, problems can and do occur. First of all it leads to . . . → Read More: Train Opposing Muscle Groups