Jason Ferruggia

Squats – the ultimate strength building exercise

There are quite a few exercises that work on almost all the body parts; squat is one of them. Squat is considered a vital exercise for the lower body-muscles of thigh, and buttock, besides strengthening bones, ligaments and tendons. Squats have multiple ... Read >

Hamstring exercises for muscle building enthusiasts

Hamstrings are a group of three muscles located on the upper thigh that originate on the pelvic bone and join it with the tibia of the lower leg. Primarily responsible for the bending of knee and hip extension, the development of these muscles is essentia... Read >

What a muscle builder should not do

Muscle building is an art that needs to be supported by the fundamentals of science, especially if you desire to have a well-toned and healthy muscular body. This art needs to be learned and practiced as per the scientific methods, and under guidance of a... Read >

A balanced approach towards muscle building

Muscle building is not child's play and you have to work really hard to build a healthy muscular body without using any artificial dietary supplements. To build your muscle mass naturally you need to have a balanced exercise schedule, preferably under the... Read >

Clean and press exercise- a complete workout

While planning a muscle building program, it is really important to include those exercises that give you optimal advantage through least muscle burn. For this, you should either have exceptional knowledge about muscle building, or need to train under a p... Read >

Deadlifts- the next step towards a high metabolic muscular body

Deadlifts, a hip-abdominal exercise, comes second in the ‘family tree' of muscle building exercises after ‘bent over rowing' work out. This is an exercise that you ought to have in your muscle building exercise schedule as it particularly strengthens ... Read >

Is adolescence the right age to pump weights?

While some experts believe that adolescent children (above 13 years) can do muscle building, others argue that it may lead to injury or even stunted growth. Both sides must be assessed completely before forming a conclusion. The article discusses whether ... Read >

Facial Exercises – Ever thought about it?

A chiseled face with broad jaw line is an attractive feature, which escapes the attention of many body builders. Facial exercises help you burn excess fat from the neck and jowls making face cuts look like Brad Pitt. The facial structure comprises of abou... Read >

Energy drinks are popular but can they really pep you up?

Energy drinks are quite popular among teens and college students because of lucrative ads and claims to gain mass in a short time. The company projects the products in such a way that students and other young people are attracted easily. Consumers of ener... Read >

Bring the cows’ home

The most popular gesture for measuring the fitness of an individual is flexing the biceps. To flaunt the bulging biceps, consider all three arm muscles including biceps, triceps and back muscles. Do not practice all arm exercises in one day, instead combi... Read >

What are Branched Chain Amino Acids (BCAA) and how can they help

Branched chain amino acids or BCAA are made up of leucine, iso leucine and valine, three types of amino acids. These amino acid molecules form a branched structure when they come together, which is why they are called branched chain amino acids. BCAAs for... Read >

Bored of traditional exercises? Try this!

Going to the gym daily, meeting the same people and lifting the same type of weights all the time. We always wish we could break free, at least for sometime, and try some different form of exercise which could make things more interesting. Well, if you fe... Read >

Best Protein Powder for Muscle Building

When it comes to muscle building, companies offer a wide variety of protein powders with conflicting claims of benefits. This makes selecting the right protein supplement a tough decision. Different brands have different prices; however, price should not ... Read >

10 Sets of 10 Reps Workout Program for Quick Muscle Building

The 10 sets of 10 Reps program is a high-volume muscle building training program for gaining significant weight in a short time. Famous body builders such as Arnold Schwarzenegger and Vince Gironda have effectively used this workout program with great res... Read >

Muscle Building using Organic Supplements

Body builders are moving towards organic muscle building supplements giving up the fad of using steroids and steroid-like HGH and other drugs. New body builders are realizing the harmful effects of using steroids on their body. In this article, we will fi... Read >