When it comes to building strong, muscular hamstrings, most lifters perform heavy RDLs or leg curls variations, often neglecting the fact that bodyweight exercises can still pack a hamstring punch. However, resistance is resistance, whether it’s from a dumbbell or the pull of gravity. Your hamstrings don’t care about the type of resistance you’re using. […]
Month: September 2025
15-Minute Dumbbell EMOM: Full-Body Complex for Strength, Conditioning & Fat Burn
Your daily schedule may look like it’s completely full, but trust us: You still have time to move some weight. All it takes is 15 minutes and a set of dumbbells. Dumbbell complexes can help you toss out the office window any “no time to train” excuses you still may be latching onto. No racks, […]
10 Best Calf Exercises to Add Some Serious Growth
For many, calves are the ultimate stubborn muscle group. You can hammer them with endless sets of raises, but they don’t budge. Blame your genetics, your training approach, or both. I can help you with your training approach, but regarding genetics, please blame your parents. Strong, well-developed calves aren’t all about vanity. They’re essential for […]
Dr. Pierre ‘Nelven’ Nel Shares His Iron Therapy Workout—and New Song
Dr Pierre Nel is an oncologist by day, but when it comes to staying in shape, the man that music fans simply call “Nelven” prescribes a large dose of “Iron Therapy.” M&F made an appointment with the singing doctor to learn more about his approach to building body and mind, and we still can’t get […]
Barbell Squat Pre-Lift Checklist: Expert Setup Tips for Safe, Powerful Squats
When you’re getting ready to perform a barbell squat, you want to be locked in. Anything less means sloppy reps, or worse yet, an injury. Having a simple, repeatable system you can use when the pressure is on will save you energy and a lot of heartache. That’s precisely what this Pre-Lift Checklist is for: […]
Kane Brown Posts Jaw-Dropping 5-Month Fitness Transformation Ahead of Tour
Singer and songwriter Kane Brown is a man that is constantly in demand. Balancing his time between touring and promoting his music, the country music star began to feel that his fitness levels were suffering as a result of always being on the go. So, when a small gap in his gargantuan schedule finally surfaced, […]
Smart Bulking Tips With Proven Nutrition and Training Strategies for Lean Muscle Growth
Bulking season has always had a reputation for being messy. Some lifters treat it as a free pass to load up on burgers, fries, and milkshakes in the name of “getting big.” Sure, the scale moves up fast, but so does your body fat, leaving you sluggish in the gym and staring at an extended, […]
Dwayne Johnson Shows His Shocking Transformation at ‘The Smashing Machine’ Premiere
The internet went into overdrive this week as photos of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson showed how he leaned into his role as MMA legend Mark Kerr by leaning out, dropping 60 pounds for what many critics are hailing as his finest performance yet. In fact, the reception for The Smashing Machine has been so great […]