🍽️10 Hidden Causes of Weight Gain (Hint: It's Not Just Food)

Also, check out how the Golden Era bodybuilder's built their physique without supplements.

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Vidur Saini
July 13, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes

While food often gets the blame for weight gain, there are sneaky culprits at play. Stress, sleep deprivation, and even certain medications can pack on the pounds without you noticing. Hormonal imbalances and a sluggish metabolism might also be sabotaging your efforts. Learn about these surprising factors, how to outsmart them, and maintain a healthy weight. [Discover the real reasons here.]

Lunsford isn't taking any chances as he preps for the 2024 Mr. Olympia. His recent back workout is a masterclass in intensity, featuring heavy lifts and precise techniques designed to carve out unbeatable muscle definition. If you’re looking to up your game, Lunsford's regimen is a must-follow. [Check out his grueling routine here.]

Old-School Muscle: The No-Supplement Bodybuilding Diet

Before the supplement industry boomed, bodybuilding legends relied on whole foods to build their iconic physiques. This no-frills diet focused on nutrient-dense staples like eggs, beef, and milk. Learn how these pioneers of muscle crafted their diets to maximize gains without a single scoop of protein powder. [Go back to basics here.]

The six-time Mr. Olympia champ has some strong opinions on modern bodybuilding, particularly the lack of focus on calves and forearms. In a candid discussion, he shares his thoughts on today's physiques, life after competitive bodybuilding, and his advice for beginners dabbling in steroids. [Get Yates' insights here.]

Lee Labrada's Secrets to Old-School Bulking

The veteran bodybuilder takes us back to the 1980s with his tried-and-true bulking techniques. Emphasizing high-intensity training and strategic eating, Labrada offers a window into the methods that built some of the era's most impressive physiques. His conversation with an exercise scientist reveals the timeless wisdom behind his approach. [Learn from Labrada here.]

What happens when you take on the US Navy SEAL Physical Screening Test every day for a month? One brave soul determined to find out, pushed through grueling physical demands and mental challenges for 30 days straight. The results? A profound transformation that goes beyond physical fitness. [See the results here.]

How much caffeine is too much? This handy calculator helps you figure out if your daily java fix is crossing the line into dangerous territory. Stay energized without overdoing it by understanding your personal caffeine limits. [Calculate your intake here.]

Check Out Mark Wahlberg's 4 a.m. Intense Workout 🌅🏋️

Warm-Up Tip of the Day! 🌟

Trade that static stretch for a foam roller and dynamic moves to truly prep your muscles for your workout. Spend five minutes rolling out those knots and another five on dynamic exercises like leg swings and arm circles. Your body will thank you with better performance and fewer injuries. 💪✨

The Strength Bulletin

  • Arnold Schwarzenegger shares the real benefits of foam rolling and a routine to improve movement.

  • 7X Mr. Olympia Phil Heath is open to training NFL legend J.J. Watt for a bodybuilding show, says it would take just 12 weeks after seeing his ripped physique. [Get the full scoop here.]

  • A new study finds drop sets and pre-exhaustion might not be more effective at promoting hypertrophy than straight sets. Check out the study here.

  • ‘The Godfather of Bodybuilding’ Charles Glass names the best protein source and the most effective exercise to build muscle. Don’t miss this one.

  • Hit your protein goals with 2x Figure Olympia Erin Stern’s healthy chicken nugget recipe. Try her recipe here.

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