The Best Of The Best: Here Are 20 Gems Of Wisdom You Need To Know Think of this list as the Academy Awards of getting bigger, stronger and leaner: It’s a collection of tips that represent total domination in the gym. Each “best” selection was chosen based on either bona fide scientific data, overwhelming anecdotal evidence by hardcore gym rats around the world or both. Looking for the best way to add thickness to your arms, carve out a six-pack or throw around more weight than you ever have? You’ll find the answer here. 1) Best For Big Biceps: Barbell Curl While variety is key to developing well-balanced arms, we suggest you stick mainly with straight barbell curls and use the EZ-bar just once in a while for a change. More weight used means greater muscle-fiber stimulation and growth potential. 2) Best For Overall Chest Mass: Dumbbell Bench Press 3) Best For Deltoid Development: Dumbbell Overhead Press 4) Best For Building Triceps: Dips Pushdowns might be your favorite triceps movement, but when was the last time you did dips? Sample HIIT workout to try: 1.
Christopher Donohue: How people treat other peo... Improve Photography | Portrait and Landscape Photography Tips Tommy Holt, a reader of the Improve Photography website, wrote this fantastic (and share-worthy) post which teaches the lessons that he learned after doing his first “real” portrait photography shoot. He has shot candids and portraits of friends and family members for years, but this was the first time that he worked with a model for a planned shoot. I thought the lessons that Tommy learned from this shoot would be valuable for the whole community, so I’m posting it as today’s photography tip. To see more of Tommy’s photography, go to www.tommyholtphotography.com. Platinum black and white - by Tommy Holt 1. This may be the most important lesson. 2. An interesting location can take some of the pressure away. By Tommy Holt 3. This may sound awkward, but I highly recommend it. 4. I would recommend capturing a variety of shots, both vertical and horizontal orientation. 5. In looking back at the photo shoot, things are a blur! Defocused portrait - By Tommy Holt 6. 7. 8.
Power Up Your Pull-Ups - Anabolicminds.com by Ben Bruno T-Nation Pull-ups are to workout routines like vegetables are to nutrition. We all know we should eat lots of fresh vegetables, but how many of us actually do? The same goes for pull-ups. It's an exercise that should be in any training program, regardless of whether the goal is strength or physique oriented. According to strength coach Mike Boyle, lifters should be able to do pull-ups with as much weight (including bodyweight) as they can bench press, meaning that a 200-pound guy that bench presses 300 pounds should be able to do a pull-up with 100 pounds added. In my opinion, a 1:1 pull-up to bench press ratio should be the minimum. Sadly, I rarely see that happening, and considering pull-ups have been removed from most middle school physical education curriculums – because so few kids can even do them – it's doubtful that we have a generation of kick-ass "pull-uppers" on the horizon. Once you've established a solid strength base, it's time to take it up a notch. Hands Free
FourBuckets : Fourbuckets creative workspace... Riusuke Fukahori Paints Three-Dimensional Goldfish Embedded in Layers of Resin First: watch the video. Japanese artist Riusuke Fukahori paints three-dimensional goldfish using a complex process of poured resin. The fish are painted meticulously, layer by layer, the sandwiched slices revealing slightly more about each creature, similar to the function of a 3D printer. I really enjoy the rich depth of the pieces and the optical illusion aspect, it’s such an odd process that results in something that’s both a painting and sculptural. Wonderful.
TRAINING: 20 Rules To A Better Physique 1. Use compound lifts: Utilizing multi-joint movements such as bench presses, pull-ups, rows, shoulder presses, squats and leg presses in your routines will ensure you are hitting more than one muscle with maximum weight. This will help you become efficient in the gym. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. Written by : Brad Borland, MA, CSCS Photography credit: Alpha Design Photography
Should I Take Casein Or Whey Protein? Trying to decide on which proteins to use at what times and for what reasons can be a mind-numbing process. It is my hopes that this article can shed some light on the subject. There are basically two major proteins in the bodybuilder's arsenal. Those being casein and whey. The purpose of this article series is to give you an in-depth look at the properties of each of these proteins, explain what it all means and why it is important to you. The Myths So, you've got a choice. Well, I am sorry to say that those people are just plain wrong. To truly get the most from your protein supplementation, you will need to utilize both types of protein in your repertoire of supplements. The Facts Whey Whey is a by-product of cheese production. Fast refers to the amount of time it takes to be fully metabolized. The two dominant pathways here are the creation of a new protein from the individual amino acids or oxidation into urea and possibly glucose. This is a good thing! Casein But, here is the kicker.