Brandon Irwin

Brandon Irwin

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5 Tips for Building Muscle

18 Mar 2024

1. Excessive warming up I was guilty of this myself. I warm up the whole body before my push day; although it is not bad, we can usually save time with our workout by warming up the desired muscle groups. For example, you would want to do dynamic stretches for your chest and shoulders, followed […]

Full Body – the Hidden Gem for Muscle Growth

18 Jan 2024

What if I told you that going to the gym 5-6 times weekly on a traditional body split program slows your progress? I think many of you would be skeptical, but hear me out. This article will be specifically meant for those who are natural, have not dabbled in PEDs or steroids, and have the […]

Deadlift Variations for Muscle Growth

18 Jan 2024

Some people reading the title might wonder what this guy is talking about. “The deadlift (conventional) itself already builds muscle!” And obviously, these people are right. The Deadlift is an excellent stimulant for the posterior chain (hamstrings, glutes, low, mid, and upper back). But that’s only for those just starting their lifting journey. Experienced or […]

Greek Yogurt a Tool for Weight Loss

17 Jan 2024

It’s no secret that we all enjoy food! It’s what humans live for, but sometimes we enjoy it too much, and our waistlines end up paying for it. When it comes to correcting our eating habits and losing weight consistently, we have a hard time sticking to a diet because our food options aren’t as […]

Squat Variations for Muscle Growth

4 Dec 2023

How often have we seen someone in the gym with a great upper body but an underwhelming lower body? Underdeveloped legs are likely due to improper or infrequent training. Many people must correct the mistake of squatting with a wide stance and only going halfway down. I always found it interesting that people don’t have […]

Bench Press Variations for Muscle Growth

14 Nov 2023

We’ve all heard someone say the bench press is not a good chest development. “Leave the bench pressing to powerlifters; the barbell bench press is only for strength.” Following such a statement, they often sell the idea that machines are the only way to grow the chest, which could not be further from the truth. […]

Control Your Cravings with Cinnamon

14 Nov 2023

It is no secret that the worst part of trying to lose fat is craving spikes. You have experienced this if you have tried to lose weight. You might shed the water weight the first few days, but shortly after, cravings kick in. Sticking to your weight loss goals becomes challenging because the food cravings […]