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Steve Burden

When to Start Cutting for Summer (Beginner’s Guide)

September 23, 2020 By Steve Burden

Every year, as spring begins drawing to a close and the first signs of summer are on the horizon, you can count on two things: The evenings will get longer and lighter, and gyms will start filling up with people looking to get “beach body” ready.

Now, as we come out the other side and summer fades into our rear-view for another year, the majority who failed to achieve their goals will start bringing out tired tropes like “there’s no point now” and “next year.”

The question you need to ask yourself though is, “Why wait?”

In order to ensure that you do, in fact, reach your beach body goals by next summer, it’s essential you work out exactly how long you need to achieve them.

That’s why, today, I’m going to help you determine exactly when to start cutting for summer, so you don’t find yourself in the same position this time next year.

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5 Tips to Turn Soft Muscles into Dense Hard Muscles

September 22, 2020 By Steve Burden

Do you find yourself spending hours at the gym, but not seeming to develop that physique you’re after?

So many people slave away, building their strength and size, but still aren’t happy with what they see in the mirror. While the bodybuilders and fitness models in magazines always look so hard and ripped, they find they have a softer, less emphatic physique.

Now the bad news is some of that will come down to genetics, which, unfortunately, we can’t do anything about.

Don’t get disheartened, though, as there is still plenty we can do to get you where you want to go, and my 5 tips to turn soft muscles into dense, hard ones will be a good first step to push you in the right direction.

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9 Resistance Band Shoulder Exercises for Bigger Delts

September 22, 2020 By Steve Burden

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Have you always dreamt of getting those boulder shoulders you see on bodybuilders, but something was holding you back?

Is the gym always too busy?

Do you struggle to fit it into your schedule and have to prioritize bigger muscle groups?

Well, if that sounds like you, then I might have just what you’re looking for.

Today I’ll be taking you through 9 resistance band shoulder exercises, designed to give you the bigger delts you’re longing for, that you can do in the comfort of your own home.

All you need is a little drive, a set of resistance bands, and a little know-how.

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Does Pre-Workout Break a Fast? (And Does It Matter?)

September 22, 2020 By Steve Burden

When it comes to the world of fitness, everyone wants to see results as quickly as possible.

Everywhere you turn, celebrities, athletes, and trainers are telling you about “the best way” to achieve your goals.

This frequently leads to people trialing new supplements, fad diets, and fashionable workouts, desperately trying to find one that gives them that “quick fix” they’ve been looking for.

But what happens when you try two options that not only don’t work together, but could potentially negate the effects of the other altogether?

Well, that’s what we’re going to be discussing today, as I’m going to look at whether or not taking a pre-workout supplement breaks your fast, and if so, does it actually matter?

Before we get started, though, let’s quickly go over what fasting and pre-workouts actually are.

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9 Best Resistance Band Exercises for a Strong Back

September 22, 2020 By Steve Burden

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You don’t need a cable machine, barbells, weight plates, or a power rack to strengthen and sculpt your back muscles. As it turns out, a set of heavy-duty resistance bands may be all you need to work those stubborn back muscles from the comfort of your living room.

So take a look at the 9 best resistance band exercises for a strong back.

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