Category: Matt Weik

How Do Satellite Cells Boost Recovery?
When it comes to building muscle and bouncing back from brutal workouts, recovery is everything. But what most people don’t realize is [...]

How to Prepare for a Successful PR Attempt
Whether you’re training for a competition or just aiming to beat your last best, hitting a new personal record takes more than just sh [...]

Bodybuilding Camaraderie Has Been Lost
Is bodybuilding camaraderie a thing of the past?
William Bonac recently said something that hit hard. He admitted he’s losing his l [...]

Why is a Bench Press Arch Important?
The bench press has long been a go-to test of upper-body strength. It’s common to walk into any gym and hear people ask, “How much do [...]

6 Types of Rice That Can Actually Improve Your Health
From cozy bowls of risotto to spicy stir-fries and classic arroz con pollo, rice is a global kitchen staple. I love it. You love it. I [...]

Why “Clean Eating” Might Be Holding You Back from Your Goals
How many times have you been told that clean eating is the only way for you to achieve your goals and see the number on the [...]

6 Things You Should Do to Lose Visceral Fat
You may have heard of visceral fat before, but many don’t have a single clue what it actually is. Is it good? Is it bad?
Visceral f [...]

Updated Dietary Guidelines: What You Need to Know
The new dietary guidelines for Americans were released in January 2026. They’re officially called the Dietary Guidelines for Americans [...]

Practical Strategies for Returning to Training After a Break
Returning to training after a break can be rough… but necessary.
Your health can take a back seat at any moment, and I’ve experienc [...]

Is the Breaking Olympia Documentary Worth Watching?
Phil Heath has put a ton of hype behind his film Breaking Olympia, but does it actually deliver?
If you’re into bodybuilding or jus [...]

How Many Reps is Recommended When Doing Drop Sets?
If you are looking to speed up muscle growth and push past plateaus, drop sets might be exactly what you need.
This high-intensity [...]

BIGGER: The Joe Weider Story Review
I have a lot of movies on my must-watch list, and BIGGER has been on there way too long. I’ve been a fan of Dan Solomon for many years and even [...]

5 Sacrifices You Have to Make to Get Ripped
Getting shredded is not easy, and I know this from experience. It takes months of consistent effort to drop body fat and reveal muscle [...]

A Beginner’s Guide to Zone 2 Cardio
Some say Zone 2 training isn’t a good place to be in. Personally, I think Zone 2 cardio is perfect for most people who are looking to [...]

Ectomorph Muscle Building: Nutrition And Training Basics for Muscle Growth
You may have heard of the concept of somatotypes, a type of framework that classifies people into three general body types: endomorphs [...]

