Anabolic Steroids: Should You Take Them?

September 12, 2011

[Please note that any arguments for the use of steroids do not reflect the MuscleHack philosophy, which is entirely about natural bodybuilding. Nor do they reflect the opinions of MuscleHack owner Mark McManus.] Illegal, unethical, immoral, wrong, cheating, are all adjectives which spring to mind when discussing the extremely controversial topic of ANABOLIC STEROIDS. Many [...]

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The story of a guy who wanted to change himself

September 7, 2011

Well, here’s the opening shot: that guy isn’t me. The “guy” in question is one of my best friends and his name is Oscar. I met Oscar over ten years ago while we were both attending the same college. We hung out with the same people but for different reasons: he was pursuing an accounting [...]

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Sport Specific Training:Optimize Your Performance

August 30, 2011

Often the question arises as to what the extent of training should be in preparation for a specific sport. Be it as a sprinter, a soccer player, a rugby player etc. The answer most certainly does not lie in a single factor, but rather in a combination of key elements which contributes to an improved [...]

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How To Make Quick and Easy Snacks And Still Get Six Pack Abs

August 29, 2011
Breakfast

  Sounds paradoxical eating snacks and still being able to get a defined 6 pack Abs but it’s true. And I don’t mean as a cheat meal but you can eat these daily! OK there is a punch line, I need to be doing these few things first to be able to eat like this, [...]

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MMA Core Workouts – Alternative Cardio Routine For Fat Loss

August 25, 2011
MMA

  MMA or Mixed Martial Artists are some of the fittest athletes in the world. You have to be fit to hold up your hands for 5 rounds with 1 minute rests while someone is trying to punch portholes into you. If fat-loss is a goal and you are bored of doing endless “TV watching” [...]

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Huckleberry Brownies- the Musclehacker way :)

August 25, 2011

At 6 weeks out from the 2011 WA Ironman Figure Championship, I was craving a brownie something fierce! This is what I came up with to get me through. I took 2 batches to my gym to give away, and they didn’t last long. Hope you enjoy them! Low-Carb Huckleberry Brownie Recipe 1 cup Almond [...]

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How Does Increasing Flexibility Help Improve Bodybuilding?

August 23, 2011
Stretching increases Flexibility

  Do you bother stretching at all? Does it really help or hinder?  Can flexibility help improve your bodybuilding? … I say YES and here is why. Firstly we are discussing static and dynamic stretching to improve flexibility. Don’t confuse stretching with warming up as they are two different animals and should be treated differently. How [...]

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Bent-over dumbell rows video

August 22, 2011

Here’s a quick vid of me doing bent-over dumbell rows for lats. Yes, my form was a tad sloppy. This is partly because I was too busy thinking about the fact I was being videoed, and partly because I’m still overly protective of my ankle. I was trying to keep more weight on the outboard [...]

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MuscleHacking – it really IS for everyone!

August 17, 2011

Well, upon review, that title does sound a little overly gooey. However, consider this: Everyone thinks working out is for a small percentage of the world’s population that possesses a predisposition to gaining muscle. The rest need to just suffer along and deal with shattered dreams of being in shape. WRONG. Skinny-build guys, like me, [...]

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Discover What Is The Best Type of Cardio For Fat Loss

August 16, 2011

  Discovering what is the best type of cardio for fat loss is quite easy! Maybe you have heard that before but if you haven’t then the answer is: Drum roll please … “YOU TELL ME” … Ha no I’m not talking is riddles! It’s all about self discovery, come on stay with me on this! My [...]

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