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How to Train to Build Muscle in 2026: A Simple Guide for Busy Adults

August 3, 2026
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How to Train to Build Muscl

Chris Gates Fitness · 181. How to Build Muscle in 2026 (A Simple Guide for Busy Adults) By: Chris Gates If you’ve spent any amount of time on social media, you’ve probably been left with the impression that building muscle requires living in the gym, following an incredibly complicated workout program, and leaving every workout […]

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When Should You Add Weight to Your Lifts?

July 1, 2025
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When Should You Add Weight to Your Lifts?

f you’re trying to build strength, improve your physique, or get the most out of your workouts… at some point, you’re going to ask this question: “How do I know when it’s time to add more weight to my lifts?”

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Posted in Training Tagged Lifting Weights, Progressive Overload, Strength Training

10 Insanely Simple Tips to Build Muscle in 2025

December 30, 2024
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10 Insanely Simple Tips to Build Muscle in 2025

I know there are a million different exercises, workout routines, nutritional programs, and more you can choose from to “get jacked.” And it probably feels nearly impossible to figure out which advice is legit, and which advice bad.

But have no fear! In this article I’m going to outline 10 insanely simple tips you can use to build muscle in 2025.

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Posted in General, Nutrition, Training Tagged Build Muscle, Compound Exercises, Muscle Gain, Muscle Growth, Progressive Overload, Protein, Reps in Reserve, Rest Days, Sleep, Training Volume

Progressive Overload: The Secret to Burning Fat and Building Muscle

October 22, 2024
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Progressive Overload, the secret to fat loss

The principle of progressive overload is key to build muscle and burn fat. And that’s what we’re going to talk about in this article.

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Posted in Training Tagged Body Composition, Build Muscle, Fat Loss, Muscle Growth, Progressive Overload, Strength Training, Time Under Tension

The Ultimate Guide to Building Muscle: Maximizing Your Progress

September 9, 2024
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The Ultimate Guide to Building Muscle

Learn all the information you need to build MASSIVE amounts of muscle in the ultimate guide to building muscle.

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Posted in Nutrition, Training Tagged Build Muscle, Calorie Surplus, Muscle Growth, Progressive Overload, Protein, Rest Days, Sleep

Should You Eat Less on Rest Days While Bulking?

November 6, 2023
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Should You Eat Less on Rest Days While Bulking?

In this article, we’re going to talk about everything nutrition-related for bulking, and answer the following question: Should you eat less on rest days while bulking?

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Posted in Nutrition Tagged Build Muscle, Bulking Diet, Calorie Cycling, Calorie Surplus, Calories Burned, Lifting Weights, Muscle Gain, Progressive Overload, Rest Days, Strength Training

The Best Strength Training Program For Beginners

February 14, 2022
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The Best Strength Training Program for Beginners

By: Chris Gates If you’re a beginner and you want to get started with strength training, you’ve come to the right place! In this article, I’m going to help you build the best strength training program for beginners. And I’m glad you’re here, because I can absolutely relate to being a beginner with lifting weights. […]

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Posted in Training Tagged Compound Exercise, Deadlifting, Pressing, Progressive Overload, Rowing, Squatting, Strength Training, Strength Training for Beginners

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