#LIKEABEAST BLOG

I have been lifting since I was in college, and I have not taken a significant break from lifting in a long, long time.  Recently, I had to take a break from lifting after a surgery I had in November.  I have read about the advantages of resting, but I...

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h20FHCv7rYo&feature=youtu.be[/youtube] The leg extension machine: a great piece of equipment for anyone, from beginning lifters to pro bodybuilders.  A great exercise to isolate the quads, helping blood flow to the muscle by contracting the heads of the quads.  Some use it to warm up, some use it at the end...

This is what a solid Chest Day looks like for me, this was from my last chest workout last week. Sometimes in my workout rotation I compound muscle groups together. Such as Chest and Tri’s To focus on both pushing muscles, or if I want to give my Chest or...

It's a new year, and regardless of whether you've already started on a fitness regiment or are considering starting one, the new year can easily lead to a new you.  Getting into shape can be a daunting task, but it is attainable for anyone. The paths to fitness are different...

I read an article over on Muscle & Strength about running what they call a “giant set” workout.   It consists of doing three exercises, each for 10 reps, back to back with no rest between them.  I read this and thought – “Supersets aren’t horrible, how hard could this...