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Tag: Build Muscle

Why is Protein So Important? Weight Loss, Muscle Growth, and More

June 26, 2023
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Why Is Protein So Important?

Why is protein so important? You’re in luck, because this article is the comprehensive list of everything you need to know about protein.

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Posted in Nutrition Tagged Anabolic Window, Build Muscle, Muscle Growth, Muscle Recovery, Protein, Protein Sources, PROTEIN SYNTHESIS, Protein Timing, SUPPLEMENTS, Weight Loss

How to Calculate Your Calories and Macros

June 5, 2023
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How to Calculate Your Calories and Macros

Whatever your health and fitness goal is, learning how to calculate your calories and macros is an unbelievably valuable skill. In this article, I’ll teach you everything you need to know!

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Posted in Nutrition Tagged Build Muscle, Calorie Counting, Calories, Carbohydrates, Fat, FLEXIBLE DIETING, Macronutrients, MACROS, Protein, Weight Loss

What Foods Are Always Good to Have at Home?

March 6, 2023
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What Foods Are Always Good to Have at Home

Let’s talk about what foods are always good to have at home, by breaking down the protein, carbs, and fats you should always have on hand.

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Posted in Nutrition Tagged Build Muscle, Carbohydrates, Fats, Lose Weight, Meal Planning, Meal Prep, Protein, SUPPLEMENTS, Weight Gain, Weight Maintenance

The Best Exercises to Build Your Back

October 17, 2022
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The Best Exercises to Build Your Back, Lat Pull Down Top

In this article, you’ll learn about the tried-and-true best exercises to build your back. Each of them backed by exercise science research.

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Posted in Training Tagged Back Day Workout, Back Exercises, Barbell Row, Best Exercises, Build Muscle, Lat Pull Down, Muscle Growth, Muscle Hypertrophy, Pull Ups, Strength Training Program

How Long Does It Take To Lose Muscle?

August 15, 2022
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How Long Does It Take To Lose Muscle?

In this article, you’ll learn about how long does it take to lose muscle? As well as what you can do to maintain your gains!

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Posted in Training Tagged Build Muscle, Form and Technique, Intro Week, Lose Muscle, Maintain Muscle, Muscle Loss, Muscle Memory, Prevent Muscle Loss, Primer Week, Strength Training Advice

The Best Exercises to Build Your Chest

August 8, 2022
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The Best Exercises to Build Your Chest, Barbell Bench Press

In this article, I’ll walk you through the best exercises to build your chest so that you can start building muscle & getting stronger today!

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Posted in Training Tagged Bench Press, Best Chest Exercises, Best Exercises, Build Muscle, Build Your Chest, Cable Flyes, Incline Dumbbell Bench Press, Muscle Growth, Strength Training, Workout Plan

The Best Exercises to Build Your Triceps

July 25, 2022
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The outer head of the triceps

If you’re looking for the best exercises to build your triceps, you’ve come to the right place! In this article, you’ll learn absolutely everything you need to know about triceps training.

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Posted in Training Tagged Best Exercises, Build Muscle, Cable Kick Back, Long Head, Middle Head, Muscle Growth, Outer Head, Overhead Extension, Push Down, Triceps, Triceps Exercises

The Best Exercises to Build Your Biceps

July 11, 2022
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The Best Exercises to Build Your Biceps

By: Chris Gates If you’re interested in learning about the best exercises to build your biceps, you’ve come to the right place! In this article I’m going to tell you absolutely everything you need to know about how to train your biceps and develop stronger, more defined arms. Because let’s be honest… I think everyone […]

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Posted in Training Tagged Arm Day Workout, Barbell Curls, Best Exercises, Biceps, Biceps Anatomy, Build Muscle, Hammer Curls, Incline Curls, Muscle Growth, Workout Plan

The Best Exercises to Build Your Shoulders

July 5, 2022
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Cable Lateral Raise, The Best Exercises to Build Your Shoulders

If you want to know the best exercises to build your shoulders, you’ve come to the right place. Here’s everything you need to know!

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Posted in Training Tagged Best Exercises, Build Muscle, Cable Lateral Raise, Deltoids, Overhead Press, Rear Delt Fly, Rotator Cuff, SHOULDER EXERCISES, Shoulder Muscles, Training Volume, Workout Plan

Michelle’s Amazing Journey With Strength Training

April 23, 2022
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Dani Progress Pictures Front/Back

By: Chris Gates This is my friend Michelle, and I want to tell you a little bit about her story. Because Michelle and I worked together for well over a year, and her journey is inspiring! Michelle lives in Los Angeles, and she reached out to me in January of 2021 looking to develop a […]

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Posted in Client Testimonials Tagged Body Recomposition, Build Muscle, Build Strength, Online Fitness Coaching, Online Personal Training, Strength Training

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