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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

How to Have Good Workouts in a Calorie Deficit

September 26, 2022
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How to Have Good Workouts in a Calorie Deficit

In this article, I’m going to teach you everything you need to know about how to have good workouts in a calorie deficit.

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Posted in Training Tagged Calorie Deficit, Fat Loss, Fat Loss Workout, High Protein Diet, Sleep Routine, Training Volume, Weight Loss, Weight Loss Workout, Workout Program, Workouts

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

Are Supersets Good for Muscle Growth?

January 30, 2022
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By: Chris Gates When you want to build muscle, you’ll take every advantage you can get. And sometimes that means trying out some advanced lifting techniques, like supersets! But are supersets good for muscle growth? Will they help you build more muscle? Will they help you build it faster? Are supersets superior to the more […]

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Posted in Training Tagged Build Muscle, Hypertrophy, Muscle Damage, Muscle Engagement, Muscle Growth, Strength Training, Supersets, Supersetting, Training Intensity, Training Volume

How Big Should My Calorie Surplus Be to Build Muscle?

November 10, 2021
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By: Chris Gates If you want to build muscle, you need to do a few things correctly. You need to train smart, and train hard. You need to recover from that training so that you can continue to train hard. You need a nutrition plan that supports both what you’re doing in the gym, and […]

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Posted in Nutrition Tagged Build Muscle, Calorie Surplus, Calories, Muscle Building Diet, Muscle Growth, Nutrition, Protein, Sleep Quality, Strength Training, Training Volume

Are Free Weights Better Than Machines for Building Muscle?

October 3, 2021
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Chris Gates Fitness · 50. BIG ANNOUNCEMENT + Are Free Weights Better Than Machines for Building Muscle? By: Chris Gates Are free weights better for building muscle than machines? Or vice versa? It’s a great question, and something a lot of people try to figure out when they step into a gym full of equipment. […]

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Posted in Training Tagged Barbells, Build Muscle, Dumbbells, Free Weights, Gym Equipment, Kettlebells, Machines, Resistance Training, Training Intensity, Training Volume

How Much Weight Should You Lift to Build Muscle?

August 22, 2021
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Cable Chest Flyes

Chris Gates Fitness · 55. How Much Weight Should You Lift to Build Muscle? By: Chris Gates To build muscle, you need to be strength training. But how much strength training should you do? How heavy should you lift? How intense should it be? How much is too much, and how little is too little? […]

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Posted in Training Tagged BODYBUILDING, Building Muscle, Calorie Surplus, Hard Sets, Muscle Growth, Muscle Recovery, Proper Form, Relative Intensity, Strength Training, Training Volume

How Often Should You Rest From Weight Training?

August 8, 2021
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Chris Gates Fitness · How Often Should You Rest From Weight Training? By: Chris Gates Regularly taking adequate time to rest and recover is crucial to making progress with weight training. I mean, think about it. You do all of that work, put in the hours in the gym each week… You want to see […]

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Posted in Training Tagged Deload Week, DOMS, Muscle Soreness, Rest Day, Rest Week, Training Fatigue, Training Intensity, Training Volume

How to Increase Muscle Mass While Losing Fat

July 11, 2021
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Chris Gates Fitness · 46. How to Increase Muscle Mass While Losing Fat By: Chris Gates Build muscle, burn fat, and look great. It’s what everybody wants, right? Well I’ve got good news for you: you’ve come to the right place. In this article I’m going to outline exactly how to increase muscle mass while […]

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Posted in Nutrition, Training Tagged Body Recomposition, Build Muscle, Burn Fat, Calorie Deficit, Cardio, Increase Muscle Mass, Lose Fat, Protein, Strength Training, Training Volume

How to Structure Your Training for Muscle Growth

January 3, 2021
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By: Chris Gates Designing a program for yourself is tricky. There’s so much research out there, so much advice swapped back and forth, and so many returns on each Google search about “how to get stronger” and “how to build more muscle.” Nevermind the fact that what works for one individual may not work well […]

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Posted in Training Tagged Build Muscle, Building Muscle, Exercise Selection, Hard Sets, Hypertrophy, Intensity, Mind Muscle Connection, Muscle Hypertrophy, Technique, Training Volume

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