When most people think about getting in shape they immediately think of weight training and cardio, however the truth is that there's no better way to get your training started than a well designed beginner calisthenics workout routine. I know this because I spent several years training hard with … [Read more...] about Beginner Calisthenics Workout Routine for Muscle Gains
The FFMI (fat free mass index) formula estimates the amount of muscle mass that you can carry after maximizing your physique with +10 years of natural bodybuilding training. In the formula, your muscular potential is determined based on the circumference of your wrists and ankles. The logic … [Read more...] about My FFMI (Fat Free Mass Index) and Measurements After 10 Years of Natural Bodybuilding
If you've been reading my blog for a while, it would be no surprise for you that a good chunk of my clients and readers are skinny-fat Indian men. Many of these Indian skinny-fat men sought out my online personal training services because they've seen several success stories of my Indian clients, … [Read more...] about Skinny-Fat Indians: Why Are Indian Men Skinny-Fat (And What To Do About It)?
When I started training at age 17, I was a tall and lanky skinnyfat guy with terrible starting strength levels. At 6'2" height and 200 pounds of bodyweight, I remember attempting my first shoulder press. I started out with an empty olympic barbell (45 pounds) and to my surprise I couldn't do a … [Read more...] about 28 SkinnyFat Training and Diet Myths
Throughout the years I've come across a lot of my readers with low testosterone or gynecomastia who have jumped on supplements, herbs or drugs that lower estrogen levels. These are typically aromatase inhibitors such as Nolvadex and arimidex. This is NOT a good thing because estrogen levels that … [Read more...] about Why you shouldn’t take aromatase inhibitors or estrogen lowering drugs, supplements or herbs
Today I had a chat with my long-term client Harrison Max on instagram. He said that "Most skinny fat people (like myself at the time) are closet-lifters. They don't like to admit they lift often because of lack of results. They keep to themselves, look at the basic bodybuilding.com forums and get … [Read more...] about Why Most Skinny-Fat Guys Are Closet-Lifters
I was a young guy with no drive, no ambitions, no athleticism and no girlfriends. I looked dead in the eyes. While other guys in my high school were fit and athletic, I was that skinny-fat guy who walked around with his shoulders slouched to hide his manboobs. Then, one day I decided to … [Read more...] about I Boosted My Testosterone Levels By 270% Naturally [2020]
Being skinny-fat means that you lack upper body muscle mass while having excess body-fat in the lower waist, chest and hips. Compared to other guys, skinny-fat guys gain muscle mass at a much slower rate and we gain fat just by "looking at food". It's not uncommon for skinny-fat guys to train … [Read more...] about Bodyweight Training for the Skinny-Fat Guy [2020]
