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The #1 Biggest Muscle-Building Mistake
The #1 Biggest Muscle-Building Mistake

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The #1 Biggest Muscle-Building Mistake

2021-12-09T14:36:22-05:00By Tom Venuto|bodybuilding, Gain Muscle|

In previous Burn the Fat Blog posts, I've discussed the most crucial muscle-building program design principles like the ideal number of sets (volume), the perfect number of reps and the magic of progressive overload. Today I'll briefly share another key principle of muscle growth - it's the ultimate #1 key to gaining muscle. Or if we flipped it in reverse... NOT applying this muscle-building principle is THE biggest mistake that stops your muscle gains. This ultimate principle for building muscle is...

Are Resistance Bands Better Than Free Weights For Building Muscle? The Definitive Answer
Are Resistance Bands Better Than Free Weights For Building Muscle? The Definitive Answer

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Are Resistance Bands Better Than Free Weights For Building Muscle? The Definitive Answer

2021-06-29T12:06:33-04:00By Tom Venuto|Exercise Equipment, Gain Muscle|

Can you build muscle with resistance bands? Yes. Are resistance bands better than free weights for building muscle? No. Can you build three times as much muscle with resistance bands? Absolutely no! And as you'll learn in this post, both science and observation back up these answers. But if this is true, then why do resistance bands seem so popular these days and why do you hear so many people claiming bands are better?

The Best Split Routine For Building Muscle
The Best Split Routine For Building Muscle

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The Best Split Routine For Building Muscle

2021-03-28T13:58:23-04:00By Tom Venuto|bodybuilding, Gain Muscle, Weight Training|

It's possible to build a lot of muscle with no split routine at all. Full body workouts have their place, especially for beginners, for time efficiency and for "back to basics" strength training. But suppose you have a physique and visual aesthetics goal and decided to go with a body part split. What is the best split routine for building muscle?

How Often Should You Eat Protein To Maximize Muscle Growth… And Why Fasting Can Hold Back Your Gains
How Often Should You Eat Protein To Maximize Muscle Growth… And Why Fasting Can Hold Back Your Gains

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How Often Should You Eat Protein To Maximize Muscle Growth… And Why Fasting Can Hold Back Your Gains

2020-07-30T20:08:04-04:00By Tom Venuto|Food & Nutrition, Gain Muscle|

How often should you eat protein if your goal is to maximize muscle gains? If you've been persuaded by trendy diets like intermittent fasting, you might think protein frequency and distribution don't matter. "Just [...]

Why It’s Possible To Gain Muscle Lifting Light Weights For High Reps… And The 1 Key To Making It Happen
Why It’s Possible To Gain Muscle Lifting Light Weights For High Reps… And The 1 Key To Making It Happen

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Why It’s Possible To Gain Muscle Lifting Light Weights For High Reps… And The 1 Key To Making It Happen

2020-07-30T21:08:11-04:00By Tom Venuto|bodybuilding, Gain Muscle, Weight Training|

Most people believe that if they don’t lift heavy, they’ll never gain muscle. High rep, light weight training has always been thought of as for endurance or toning. Some people would even say, "Lifting light is for wimps." Science now shows that you can build muscle with light weights if you do 1 thing

Pullups Are Awesome, But What If You Can’t Do Any Yet?
Pullups Are Awesome, But What If You Can’t Do Any Yet?

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Pullups Are Awesome, But What If You Can’t Do Any Yet?

2021-07-14T16:02:20-04:00By Tom Venuto|Bodyweight training, Gain Muscle|

We all know that pullups are an awesome, superior exercise for your upper back and even your arms. Trouble is, most people struggle to do any pull-ups at all... A great alternative that's also [...]

Why You Have A Bad Days In The Gym And What To Do About It
Why You Have A Bad Days In The Gym And What To Do About It

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Why You Have A Bad Days In The Gym And What To Do About It

2020-03-26T16:38:27-04:00By Tom Venuto|Gain Muscle|

So, you’re aiming to achieve progressive overload, especially trying to increase how much weight you lift, but instead you go backwards! Your weights drop, your reps drop, or both! What [...]

The Shocking Truth About Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) To Build Muscle And Burn Fat
The Shocking Truth About Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) To Build Muscle And Burn Fat

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The Shocking Truth About Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) To Build Muscle And Burn Fat

2021-04-08T10:01:41-04:00By Tom Venuto|Abs, Gain Muscle, Hall of Shame|

The "Shocking" truth about electrical muscle stimulation (EMS). Shocking. Get it? Sorry, bad pun - I couldn't resist. But this deserves to be poked fun at. "Attach electrodes to your belly, turn on the current, [...]

Progressive Overload Weight Training Without Injury: How To Build Muscle While Staying Out Of The Doctor’s Office!
Progressive Overload Weight Training Without Injury: How To Build Muscle While Staying Out Of The Doctor’s Office!

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Progressive Overload Weight Training Without Injury: How To Build Muscle While Staying Out Of The Doctor’s Office!

2021-02-02T17:16:12-05:00By Tom Venuto|bodybuilding, Featured, Gain Muscle|

Once you’ve planned out a weight training routine that follows all the best practices of good program design, the single most important thing you can do to gain muscle is consistently apply the principle of [...]

If You Get Stronger Will You Always Get Bigger?
If You Get Stronger Will You Always Get Bigger?

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If You Get Stronger Will You Always Get Bigger?

2019-02-19T21:23:09-05:00By Tom Venuto|Gain Muscle, Weight Training|

Do muscle mass gains always follow strength gains? Are they one in the same? How do lean powerlifters stay in the same weight class but keep lifting heavier? How do bodybuilders get bigger when they’re [...]