Category: Matt Weik

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 [...]

The Norwegian 4×4: The Ultimate Longevity Workout?
Have you heard of the Norwegian 4x4 program? If you’re feeling somewhat confused, you’re not alone. There are many different programs [...]

Evolution of Bodybuilding: A Documentary Review
You can say I’m a sucker for bodybuilding movies. If you’re like me and are a fan of bodybuilding history (or you simply love seeing h [...]

Do Hops Have Health Benefits?
Hear me out… I’m not telling you to go be a raging alcoholic, but there may be some health benefits you weren’t aware of when it comes [...]

Site Enhancements in Professional Bodybuilding: Let’s Have the Full Conversation
If you follow professional bodybuilding here of late, you’ve seen the chatter. And lately, the noise has been loud regarding site enha [...]

Low Residue Diet: What to Eat, Avoid, and Who Should Follow It
I was talking to a client of mine, and they asked me about the low residue diet. And to be honest, I had zero clue what they were talk [...]

The 2026 Arnold Classic Bodybuilding Lineup: The Best Ever?
As we close out 2025, we have much to look forward to in the new year… like the 2026 Arnold Classic bodybuilding lineup.
While I wo [...]

Is the Ronnie Coleman Documentary Any Good?
If you’re a fan of bodybuilding, you’ve probably heard about Ronnie Coleman: The King. The 2018 Ronnie Coleman documentary takes a dee [...]


