For biceps-training advice, we went straight to the guy with the big guns. Here's what Calum von Moger—World Fitness Federation's Mr. Universe—had to say. It comes with the territory that when you're jacked, people are going to ask you questions about your training. For World Fitness Federation's 2014 Mr. Universe winner Calum von Moger, that means endless queries about how he trains his mountainous biceps. We posed 13 questions to the 24-year-old Aussie, who has now made the requisite relocation to Los Angeles in search of bodybuilding fame and glory. 1. What's The Most Overrated Biceps Movement? The single-arm cable curl done from a low pulley. [If you're too close to the pulley], any movement of your elbow away from your side can lessen the tension on the biceps as you bring the weight up. In fact, when your hand is above your elbow, the biceps are in a resting position [when your arm is fully contracted]. Here the load is on the elbow, not...
Tired of the stale New Year's goal-setting advice? Stop focusing on the end goal, and devote your attention to building these behaviors that make fitness resolutions into reality! By now, I'm sure you've heard all the advice about smart goal-setting a hundred times. And while I agree that there's a case for making goals that are measureable, attainable, and on a timeline, there's a fundamental problem with most of our goals: They're entirely based on outcome. This is the year I'm finally going to reach my goals! Low body fat, visible abs, and a flawless physique—it's all going to be mine in 2016. Sound familiar? At the outset, you already know what you want. Now all you have to do is go get it. Although these types of goals look shiny and bright this time of year, it's no industry secret that the vast majority of fitness resolutioners don't achieve them. So what's the other solution? I'm not going to tell you that can't a...
Jillian Michaels knows a thing or two about fitness—the former Biggest Loser trainer ‘s crazy-toned muscles and challenge moves are proof that she practices what she preaches. (But seriously, her hardcore moves are something to behold.) After years of helping clients shape up and set new personal records, Michaels has picked up a few keys to fitness success, whether you want to get stronger, lose weight, or anything in between. One of Michaels’ missions is to make fitness and healthy eating accessible to everyone. That’s why she’s working with Thrive Market on their Care2 petition , which aims to help make food stamps available for use on online food markets. “Fitness and healthy eating must go hand in hand so that people have a total solution to health and wellness,” Michaels tells SELF. In addition to having access to healthy food, here are five things Michaels thinks you should always prioritize when it...
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