A: This is actually a great question, and I am actually surprised that I’ve never answered it before in over five years of writing on this site.

For me, it all comes down to five factors in each athlete/client: strength training experience, injury history, goals, time to commit, and training session structure.

In someone with limited strength and conditioning, more of the session is going to be devoted to technique work on entry level strength exercises.  You don’t have to worry as much about lifting really heavy weights simply because beginners can make appreciable strength gains with as little as 40% of 1-rep max on exercises.  The more advanced an athlete becomes, the less time you spend on technique work, and the more work you do with strength development and corrective exercise.  Eventually, when an athlete has a lot of strength, you have to consider whether all the time and effort that would go in to adding 20 pounds to his squat would actually be better spent elsewhere – whether it’s with corrective work, power training at a lower percentage of 1-rep max, or in introducing new exercises.  Effectively, it always comes down to finding someone’s biggest window of adaptation and exploiting it.  That’s one reason why I tried to make the Show and Go program so versatile by including 2x/week, 3x/week, and 4x/week training options alongside five supplemental metabolic training protocols.

If we are talking about someone with a lengthy injury history, though, the rules get thrown out the window.  You are not only spending more time with corrective exercise, but also refining your strength exercise selection to work with this individual – so it might mean that you have to do more technique work to add in new strength exercises, regardless of that individual’s training experience.

One’s training goals impact the corrective/heavy lifting balance as well.  If I’m training someone who simply wants to improve quality of life or stay healthy in athletics, I can be a bit more cautious on the heavy lifting side of things and hold back.  However, if we are talking about someone who was put on this planet to get strong and wants to be the most badass guy in the gym, we have to lift some heavy weights to make that happen.  So, while the second scenario in many cases requires more corrective exercise, we’re talking about a population that is willing to take more risks in training to get to a goal that might not be at all interesting to a more “low key” population.  This does not, however, mean it’s okay to let strength-oriented people lift with atrocious technique.  Doing so makes you an unethical clown who is more likely to get sued – not a professional.

Time to commit is another important consideration that many folks overlook.  Very simply, if someone can only get in two exercise sessions a week, I’m not going to be spending a ton of time on corrective exercise with them.  You’re much more likely to die from being fat and having diabetes than you are from having a cranky rotator cuff.  I’ll gladly give these folks additional corrective exercise that they can do during their busy schedules (which are never as busy as they claim), but I won’t coddle them when they need to move.

The last factor, which is more about the training model than the athlete/client in question, is how one structures a training session.  At Cressey Performance, athletes start their sessions with foam rolling and then proceed to an 8-10 exercise dynamic warm-up.  For many folks – particularly young athletes – that is enough “corrective” work, and the remainder of the session can be devoted to technical instruction and increasing strength on exercises that are safe for them.  Those with more accumulated wear-and-tear on their bodies will need more corrective exercise beyond what they’ll get from strength training alone – so we add in fillers (e.g., extra mobility work) between sets, and some additional corrective work at the end of the session.  Since you have a limited amount of time with people, you may have to cut back on strength training or metabolic conditioning initially just so that you can get in this early corrective work to get them over the initial “hump.”  Trust me: it will set the stage for long-term success rather than “short-term gain, long-term pain.”

There are two final points I’d like to make.  First, in my experience, many experienced lifters/athletes have responded well to separating the heavy lifting from the corrective stuff.  When they show up to train, they may be really fired up and ready to go – so the last thing they’ll want is to do some scapular wall slides or spend five minutes getting some length in their rectus femoris.

These folks would be wise to do just enough warm-up work to prepare for their heavy training, and then add in some separate sessions to address movement inefficiencies – whether we’re talking additional foam rolling, massage, mobility drills, rotator cuff work, or something else.  They can also add it in on the end of the session after the hardest work is done.

Second, for many folks, maximal strength can be tremendously corrective.  Increasing strength in one area can reduce excessive stress in another area of the body.  An example of this would be using the box squat or deadlift to learn proper hip hinging techniques, which would increase posterior chain contribution and take some of the burden off the quads in someone with anterior knee pain.  Likewise, all other factors held constant, a stronger muscle is less likely to become degenerative.  You can read more along these lines in two older newsletter of mine on the Law of Repetitive Motion: Parts 1 and Part 2.

Obviously, there are many things to consider, but this should at least get you headed in the right direction in finding the right balance in your strength training program.

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During one of my recent morning drives to Cressey Performance, I was listening to the radio when I heard one of my favorite songs from my youth: “Don’t Sweat the Technique” by Eric B. and Rakim.

As I was fist-pumping (a la Tony Gentilcore), I realized that I had never actually paid attention to the lyrics of the song.  Mid fist-pump, I put my hand down so I could listen closely to the words.  After hearing the chorus, I was shocked: “Don’t sweat the technique?”  Really?  In my sudden state of anger and disbelief, I came to another realization: this must be why Eric hates rap!

Ever since that morning commute, the word “technique” has been stuck in my mind.  More specifically, how it pertains to strength and conditioning and just lifting weights in general.

One of the first things I learned when I began my internship at CP was the importance of proper technique.  This often neglected aspect of training is constantly stressed here.  Eric, Tony, and Chris are always out on the floor coaching, cueing, and correcting technique.  When us interns aren’t scheduling Eric’s next seaweed body wrap at the spa or picking up Tony a tall, iced peppermint white chocolate mocha espresso (with extra sprinkles) from Starbucks, all of our time is spent out on the floor actively coaching as well.

The great thing about CP is that everyone who trains here is aware of the importance of proper technique, too.  Many times, I’ll be out on the floor and a client will come up to me and ask me to watch their form on a certain strength exercise.  I’ve had this happen with athletes who are in middle school, to pro baseball guys who are veterans of CP, and also with those so-called “weekend warriors.”  I have to admit, I love it when this happens!  This means that the client is not only cognizant of the importance of technique, but is looking to improve upon or maintain their technique; it also tells me that they truly care about their training and their goals.

The other week, a younger CP athlete was doing a set of pull-throughs with less than stellar technique.  As Chris quickly came to the rescue, I listened in to what he was saying and I came away with one of those “Ah-ha!” moments along with a great quote to remember.  Chris said, “Right now, we really need to focus on technique; we have plenty of time to get you strong.”  A lot of young kids or beginners who are fairly new to lifting weights will sometimes have the tendency to want to use too much weight on their exercises.  While they are still learning and improving upon their form, putting too much weight on the bar can prove to be injurious.  This can be a problem for even the more experienced lifter if they are losing focus on their technique.  Whether you are picking up a weight for the first time or you’ve been lifting for many years, you need to constantly be aware of your form.  When you enter the weight room, leave your ego at the door because technique is far more important than the amount of weight you can lift.  The cool thing is, as your form becomes very good, your chances of progressing faster and lifting more weight become greater.  And don’t worry, no informed lifter is going to think you’re a “girly man” if you take some weight off the bar to work on your technique.

Competitive powerlifter Chad Aichs wrote an article last month about constantly “hammering” technique.  Now, Chad has been lifting for a long time and is one of the strongest guys in the world (2733 total in the squat, bench, and deadlift).  Suffice it to say, when Chad’s talking, I’m listening.  According to him, technique must be the foundation of everyone’s training program.  When you begin your workout, from your warm-up to post-workout stretching, you should strive to perform every movement with picture-perfect form.  During our staff lifts at CP, we’re always watching each other’s lifts and giving each other feedback when necessary.  While this usually consists of Eric yelling at Pete from across the gym telling him that his form is about as good as a brain-dead, overweight, arthritic donkey, that’s beside the point.

The lesson here is that I’m lifting with some of the most knowledgeable, experienced coaches out there and they’re still critiquing each other’s form.  In other words, you are never too experienced to not monitor and improve your technique.  Holding yourself to high standards when it comes to technique keeps it in check and allows you to put your body in its strongest, safest position to lift the most weight and stay injury-free.  If you train alone and don’t have an experienced eye to watch your form, try to video yourself performing a certain lift.  This way, you can self-correct your technique and/or post it online to have others chime in on what you may need to improve upon.  I know that may sound a little extreme to some of you, but if you’re serious about your training, it may be necessary for you to get better and make progress toward your goals.

While striving for perfect form is great and very important, I agree with Bret Contreras’ application of the 80/20 Principle when it comes to technique.  Basically, your form should never break down more than 20%.  This 20% serves as a bit of a leeway that is necessary for lifters to make progress and get stronger.  On a scale of 0 to 10, 0 being horrendous and 10 being perfect, at the very least you want to score an 8.  However, an 8 should only be allowed on heavier sets that are more challenging.  All other sets, including warm-ups and the initial working sets, should be 10’s.  I’ve seen Bret’s theory in play in my own training.  During a recent trap bar deadlift session, I set out to perform 5 sets of 5.  I was feeling good that day, so I decided to increase the weight for my last working set.  My first 3 reps were 10’s, but during my last 2 reps, I lost a bit of the tightness in my back, and would’ve characterized them as an 8 or a 9.  Even though my form was not completely perfect, it was not a significant break down that would put me at a great risk of injury.  Always be aware of your technique, but don’t obsess about it to the point where you’re limiting your progress.  On the other hand, don’t be too careless where you’re putting yourself at a heightened risk for injury; a.k.a. don’t be this guy (and I’m not just talking about his hair):

Improving your form and keeping certain cues in mind is not an easy thing.  There are several things to remember regarding technique while executing a given lift, and at times, it can seem overwhelming, especially if you lift alone.  If this is how you feel, try this little trick that Tony uses with his clients.  Say you’re performing a deadlift, whether you’re somebody who’s just learning this movement or a veteran lifter who’s doing a heavy set.  Instead of just motoring through each rep of your set, treat each rep as its own set.  You can think of it as sort of “resetting” yourself after each repetition.  Before your first rep, get yourself into position and go through a mental checklist of key cues.  Perform the rep, set the weight down (or just a pause for other movements), and quickly go through that mental checklist again to make sure you’re ready to perform the next rep with proper technique.  This is a simple yet effective tool for keeping form tight that can be applied to almost any exercise.

So I guess what I’m trying to say is that Eric B. and Rakim are full of crap; you better “SWEAT the technique!”  Proper resistance training technique will allow you to progress faster, get stronger, stay injury-free, and ultimately help you to reach your goals.  As Chad Aichs has said, “Technique is everything.”

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Just like anything else, consistency is a key element in being successful, and your workout will be no exception. A full commitment is required to give yourself the best odds of success. You need to develop a consistent workout habit. A general rule-of-thumb is that it takes about two weeks to develop a habit – good or bad! If you can regularly hit the weights on an every-other-day regimen, you’ll be well on your way to establishing the consistency you’ll need to be successful.

If you can train at least 3 times per week, that should provide you with enough muscle-building stimuli to start and maintain the hypertrophic (muscle-building) process. It also gives your muscles a day in between workouts to recover. Remember, muscle growth doesn’t occur during exercise; rather, it occurs during the post-workout healing and rest process. Don’t shortchange yourself there.

Don’t let your weight lifting workouts go too long, and never let them exceed an hour. A thorough strengthening workout routine can be accomplished easily in 30 minutes or less, particularly if you only pause for less than a minute between sets, which is desirable. If you feel any sharp pains, stop your workout immediately and try to find out what the source of the discomfort is coming from. Further exercising can make a bad situation even worse, so listen to your body for warning signals.

From purely a workout perspective, muscle growth occurs when you perform a high volume of ‘work’ at a medium, increasing intensity. ‘Volume’ here means the number of reps and sets you perform, and the ‘intensity’ variable is how much weight you’ll lift. All beginning strength trainers should begin their workout regimens using a ‘high volume, medium intensity’ approach. Over time, as your muscle mass begins to build, gradually keep increasing the intensity factor a little to keep sustaining your progress.

Weight lifting and cardio exercises work at cross purposes against each other. Strength training is an anabolic process, meaning that physical and hormonal processes work together to increase protein-based muscle mass. On the other hand, cardio exercises are catabolic in nature, which means they tend to break down muscle protein in an effort to burn calories. If your primary goal is to build muscle, take it easy on the cardio. If, however, weight control is your mission, cardio comes first, only to be augmented with some light strength training.

Drinking an adequate amount of fluids may seem like a no-brainer, but it is key to your workout’s ability to help you build muscle. Increase your fluids intake before, during, and after all workouts. Remember that dehydrated muscle tissue takes longer to repair itself, slowing muscle growth. Also, waste products from the metabolic processes that are occurring during exercise are excreted and need to be flushed out of your system. Drinking plenty of fluids help get the job done.

In addition to fluids, your body needs the right kinds of fuel to assist the muscle building process, so eat before and after your workouts. Since it takes the human body about 1.5 hours to digest a meal, wait that long after eating before starting your strength training regimen. As you burn through those calories, your body gradually becomes glycogen deficient. Glycogens are basically carbohydrates, and if you don’t replace them soon after finishing your workout, muscle tissue starts breaking down searching for another energy store. The easiest approach is to drink some hi-carb fluids after your workout. Eating fruit is also a great approach.

As difficult as it is these days to maintain a balanced diet – and particularly for strength trainers – you may want to consider filling in some of those nutritional gaps with antioxidants and high quality vitamin supplements. So-called free radicals are molecules that tend to destabilize other molecules, and taking antioxidants such as Vitamins E, C, and A can prevent further damage to muscle tissue that’s just been through a hard workout. Glutamine and selenium are also very beneficial.

If you follow these basic muscle building tips, you’ll enjoy a safer and more effective workout!

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In fact, you might be losing fat while gaining weight. How can this happen? Well, usually water is to blame.

Now you may already be aware of the fact that water can lead to excess and temporary weight gain. However, have you pinpointed the exact source of your excess water gain? If you haven’t, here are 5 weight gain gremlins:

1. Food. If you started exercising a lot, you may be eating more, this is normal. And food has weight. So if you eat a big meal, expect an immediate increase in weight. Now if the food is loaded with sodium, you could easily gain a couple pounds very quickly.

2. The hydrate in carbohydrate. Carbohydrates hydrate you because they pull lots of water into your body. Each gram of carbohydrate that goes into your muscle must bring 3 grams of water along with it for the ride. So don’t be discouraged if you gain a lot of weight after a high carb meal!

3. Salt. We all know that salt can increase water retention. But what most women fail to realize is just how much water they can potentially retain-they usually drastically underestimate. The next time you eat a fast food meal or a big meal at a restaurant, notice how much water you HAVE to drink in order to quench your thirst.

4. Water. I’m not talking about drinking water, I’m talking about water hitting your skin. Believe it or not, you will absorb water when you shower or take a bath or enter any body of water. Many athletes have failed their weigh ins because of this skin-absorbing effect.

5. Lifting weights. Lifting weights will cause you to gain weight unless you are on an aggressive diet. But don’t freak out, the weight gain will eventually plateau and in the long run you’ll be much better off than the cardio bunnies. Where does the weight come from? An increased storage capacity for carbohydrates and water.

The take home point here is to NOT obsess over the weight scale readings. I see far too many women get discouraged because they are gaining weight. Only if they knew that they were also losing fat!

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There’s a lot of what passes for “common sense” that’s completely factually incorrect. Many people seem to believe that you need to be lifting weights for hours per day to build huge muscle but that is simply untrue. In actuality you can achieve great strength training results in just seven minutes per day if you really know what you’re doing.

And that’s what Jon Benson’s 7 Minute Muscle Guide is about. It’s all about teaching you how to most effectively build muscle in the shortest amount of time possible. This is so you do not need to spend many hours in the gym working hard to get the muscle growth that you want. You can get better strength training results in less working out.

Yes there seem to be some guys that actually like spending hours at the gym and I guess those type of people wouldn’t really want to find out how to get the same results they get in hours in just minutes per day. But I think that a big majority of us would actually rather be doing something more interesting with our time and that’s a big reason why this guide is very popular.

Jon Benson’s 7 Minute Muscle cuts through the nonsense from all the companies that sell worthless supplements and the muscle magazines to share the truth about muscle building and why it is almost everyone is doing it wrong.

Not only does this program contain important information on the most effective methods to build muscle in the least amount of time, it also contains videos which show how to get huge muscles fast.

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Most of the strength training advice you’ve heard before is actually way off the mark. And this includes most of the advice you might have heard from a personal trainer at the gym. Sure many of those personal trainers are “cut” but that does not mean they got to where they are in the most efficient way possible. The fact is most of these guys trained for much longer hours than they really had to build the muscles they have.

You don’t have to train for five hours every week to build significant muscle, in fact you can achieve far better strength training results by lifting weights for just 7 minutes a day with this system. It is all about working out in a concentrated way that takes care of business in as little time as possible so you can go about your day rather than spending it all at the gym.

It is normal to be skeptical that it is actually possible to reach your goals in just 7 minutes a day, the good thing is that 7 Minute Muscle is 100% guaranteed and comes with a 60 day cash back refund so that you can try it out without really risking any money. And it can be downloaded in minutes so you do not have to wait very long to learn what this strength training program is all about.

Yes there are other strength training guides available online, but I do not think any of them really has the proven track record of results that this guide has. This is a guide that has already worked effectively for thousands of people just like yourself, so why would it not work for you as well?

No matter which strength training guide you buy you might want to use the GoWear Fit by BodyMedia to keep track of the amount of calories you are burning throughout the day. This is important to keep track of because you must burn more calories than you consume if you want to burn off excess fat so that you can be “cut.” Building all of the muscle in the universe will not do you much good looks wise unless you cut away all of the unsightly fat that covers the muscle.

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Creatine is a protein and it is made in your body from three amino acids. Creatine is combined with phosphate in the muscles to create phosphocreatine. This substance helps the muscles to recreate ATP or adenosine triphosphate. ATP is the energy that the muscle uses to do its work. The more ATP you have, the more the muscles can do.

You can boost the creatine in your body through diet. Fish, beef and pork all supply the body with creatine. However, the amount you would need to consume to notice a difference in your workout is enormous.

Because of this, supplementing with creatine, such as using a product like NO Xplode, has become very popular. Many studies have been done on these supplements and they indicate that creatine supplements increase the strength of the muscle, allow more reps and help you to recover faster. Lifting weights that are heavier and for more times leads to better workout results.

Supplementing with creatine results in muscle growth you can notice both in mass and size. The results often happen pretty quickly. They are partly a result of more water which creatine pulls into the muscle. This water then promotes manufacturing of protein which also increases the muscle size.

Ideally, you should take creatine an hour or two before you hit the gym so that it gets into the muscle and is ready to use. It is also beneficial to take it with carbohydrates as the insulin that will get released helps get more creatine into the muscle.

Most recommend taking creatine in two cycles. The first is the loading cycle and lasts around 5 days. You take the supplement multiple times throughout the day. The other cycle is the maintenance cycle where you take it only once daily. This can be for 2 or 3 months. After this, you should take two or three weeks off for your body to retain its normal response.

Another way of maximizing the results is to increase the amount of creatine used by the muscles. For example, NO Xplode completely opens up the blood vessels that feed the muscles. The muscles become stretched and capable of holding more nutrients including creatine. As already discussed, more creatine leads to more ATP which leads to the muscles being able to do more and get greater results.

Studies thus far show that there is no health risk to taking creatine supplements. Some people do report side effects such as bloating or other gastrointestinal problems. This can depend on the particular brand of supplement as well as the dosage. Choosing a high quality supplement and sticking to the recommended dose or less will help avoid complications.

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So how do these exercises help you to grow muscle? Muscle building exercises work by placing resistance on your muscles which stresses them. Your body reacts by growing stronger and bigger muscles. You must have adequate rest periods in between your workouts so your body can repair and grow muscles.

By continuing to increase resistance you will continue to see results. Be aware, though, that you can’t continue increasing your intensity indefinitely, because you’ll reach a level where you will plateau. Don’t worry, this is normal. Decrease the resistance for awhile and then start increasing it again. By doing this you will overcome your plateau and be back in the game.

Strength training exercises alone won’t build big muscles fast though. You also need to pay attention to your diet. Rather than eating three big meals each day, you should eat smaller amounts more often so that your body has a steady supply of nutrition and it can repair and build muscles faster. Also strive to get plenty of protein, water, and unsaturated fats in your diet. Protein is very important to building big muscles.

Speed is important in strength training too. By using powerful explosive bursts of energy you can lift heavier weights quickly. This puts a lot of intensity into your workouts and increases the resistance on your muscles. The more power you have in your weightlifting, the stronger you will get and the quicker you will build muscle.

Early on in your bodybuilding efforts, you should learn the proper techniques for lifting weights. This will allow you to lift the heavier weights and decrease the chances of injury. It is important to always use proper technique when body building.

You can even do body building exercises if you don’t have any weight around. Just use your own body for resistance. You can do things like push ups, pull ups, squats, and lunges. Just remember to take it slow with these at first too and build up your repetitions as you get stronger.

Don’t forget to workout all areas of your body at least once a week. If you have an area you specifically want to develop, you can increase the frequency and the intensity, but do not neglect the rest of your body. This will make sure your entire body develops at the same pace so you stay safe from injury, remain agile, and look your best.

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Be sure you are feeding your body enough protein while you lift to gain mass. There are a number of things that can help increase the speed of your building muscle, but protein is the most vital. If any fats, make sure you are eating unsaturated fats. You will need to start eating five or six smaller meals, where as typically you would have around the average three meals a day. This keeps your metabolism up and running, burning fat and building muscle.

Start bodybuilding slow so you do not injure yourself. This is important for stimulating your muscles to grow. Start off with light weights and your muscles will respond quickly. Before long you will have worked your way up to heavier weights, but take it easy on your body when you first start out.

Another important bodybuilding tip is to give your muscles the rest they need in order to develop. When you rip your muscles by lifting weights, your body must have some down time in order to repair the rips and grow stronger muscles. You should only lift weights every other day so your body has a day of rest and repair in between. You can incorporate the rest periods into an efficient body building schedule. Any good body building guide can set you up with a schedule that alternates working and resting particular muscle groups.

So start with light weights and do short reps in the beginning to avoid injury at all costs. It doesn’t take a lot of weight to get a good workout when you are beginning bodybuilding. Also remember to warm up with stretches and cool down after your workouts.

You should follow a bodybuilding routine that lets you work out multiple muscles. That way you can work out groups of muscles much harder than you could if you tried to isolate an individual muscle. Examples of this include shoulder presses, push ups, pull ups, and squats. You will probably get tired quickly at first but you will rapidly gain strength and be able to increase your repetitions.

Aim to work out all body parts at least once a week. That way your body will grow muscles in a natural way and you won’t have one body part larger than the other. That is the problem you get into when you try to isolate muscles. Your body needs balance to look its best so be sure to work out all of the muscles of your body.

Don’t worry about how skinny or fat you may be right now. You will build big muscles if you are persistent with your training. Find a good bodybuilding routine so you stay focused and give every workout your best effort. You may be surprised at how quickly you see results.

You can build muscles fast with the right bodybuilding routine and the proper diet. It is important to keep safety in mind any time you are working around heavy weights, so work out smart so you don’t injure yourself. And don’t forget to allow plenty of rest time so your body can repair your muscles and make them bigger and stronger than before.

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Vince Delmonte’s fitness program was created with guys like you in mind. You are busy and have little time in the gym. Vince figured out a way to minimize your time by maximizing his time spent working out and lifting weights.

He was tired of his weak body and began learning different strategies for building muscle. He also learned along the way that muscle and weight gain supplements were bogus, and all the hype surrounding them was mainly put out by men’s body building magazines owned by the supplement companies.

In fact, many of the bodybuilding supplements make the users feel bloated and ill. They only improve muscle-building by 5% and ONLY if you really work out hard!

He was fed up with working out day after day and spending half his life in the gym with little or no results. He was envious of the guys in the gym who seemed to put on muscle effortlessly with far less time than Vince. He finally figured it out and changed his body from a scrawny physique to a rock-hard, 200 pound work of art.

One of the main concepts of Vince’s No Nonsense Muscle Building program is a time-tested method used by professional body builders called progressive overload. You continually increase your weight rather than the reps so your muscle is being constantly challenged. Yet, Vince knew you could not spend hours in the gym, so he simplified it that much further.

He also learned about eating in the best way possible to achieve fat loss yet continue to build lean body mass. He uses clean foods and gives you sensible ideas to incorporate this way of eating into again, your hectic schedule.

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