If you aren't a fan of pro wrestling or checking MMA news releases, the man with the towering traps called it quits from his stint in mixed martial arts and is back in the WWE. But if you're reading this you likely care less about his use of them (in the ring/octagon) and more about he's managed to develop those muscles to the freakish degree they are.
There are many ways to measure body fat percentage; some wildly expensive and most inaccurate. It's time to give you an alternative method that happens to be a free and surprisingly accurate way of measuring body fat. If you want to be as "ripped as Tom Hardy”, that’s great, but how do you measure that? Let's find out...
"The only difference between a rut and a grave is the depth". This is one of my favorite sayings particularly when it comes to fitness. Sometimes, change isn't just needed to provide a feeling of discomfort to keep you on your toes and awake through your workout, but it's what your body is craving in order to provide you with any noticeable results!
You know the age old training recommendations: heavy weight for 3-5 reps for building strength, moderate weight for 10-12 reps for muscle size, and light weights for 15-20+ reps for muscle endurance. You see, when I'm asked what the most important variable is when it comes to building muscle, I NEVER start with rep counts. Let me explain...
One of the most frustrating things that most people will face if they've worked out the same way for any length of time (greater than 1-2 months) is the tendency to fall into a rut and see muscle building and/or fat loss come to a screeching halt! You know what I'm talking about... It's the dreaded "PLATEAU".
