http://www.artipot.com/authors/13625/nick-nilsson/ Latest articles by Nick Nilsson from Artipot - your one-stop resource for free articles. http://www.artipot.com/articles/289788/cable-barbell-curls-hybrid-training-for-incredible-biceps.htm The standard barbell curl is NOT the most efficient way to build massive biceps. With this Hybrid Training exercise, you're going to learn how to add additional targeted resistance to the barbell curl to hit the biceps much harder and build more muscle faster! Tue, 24 Feb 2009 02:19:37 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/289788/cable-barbell-curls-hybrid-training-for-incredible-biceps.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/289780/bodyweight-preacher-curls-for-trashing-your-biceps.htm You want big arms? This is an exercise that is going to blow up your bi's fast. This one combines the unique angle of the Preacher Bench with the brutal effectiveness of a bodyweight exercise to deliver a growth punch like nothing else! Tue, 24 Feb 2009 01:59:05 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/289780/bodyweight-preacher-curls-for-trashing-your-biceps.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/289771/cable-cross-over-machine-adductions-for-inner-thighs-and-for-better-squatting.htm Looking to tighten up your inner thighs? The adduction exercise is one of the best. But did you know strong adductors are KEY for a strong squat? Learn a variation that will tighten the inner thighs and build squatting strength. Tue, 24 Feb 2009 01:38:54 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/289771/cable-cross-over-machine-adductions-for-inner-thighs-and-for-better-squatting.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/289021/bench-press-leg-raise-crunches-for-lower-abs.htm Tighten those lower abs FAST with this extraordinary exercise. Not only does it hit the lower abs hard, it takes almost all the stress off the lower back when you're doing a leg raise movement! Mon, 23 Feb 2009 02:56:12 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/289021/bench-press-leg-raise-crunches-for-lower-abs.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/289016/the-bicep-blasting-in-set-superset-great-arms-can-be-yours.htm Learn one of the most powerful techniques I've ever found for getting an extraordinary muscle-building pump in the biceps. It's done by combining two of the best biceps exercises in existence into a single killer set! Mon, 23 Feb 2009 02:43:41 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/289016/the-bicep-blasting-in-set-superset-great-arms-can-be-yours.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/285482/barbell-cursing-lunges-to-torch-your-quads.htm There is a very good reason I call these "Cursing Lunges"... This exercise is SO tough on the quads, that's exactly what you'll be doing for almost the entire exercise! This one puts leg extensions to shame and without the knee stress you can get from leg extensions. Tue, 17 Feb 2009 15:29:52 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/285482/barbell-cursing-lunges-to-torch-your-quads.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/282574/barbell-curl-squats-the-toughest-and-most-effective-core-strength-exercise-you-will-ever-do.htm This is my very favorite core exercise and, trust me, you will feel why from the very first rep. It's a squat, but how you do that squat forces the abdominal area to do almost all the work! If you want strong abs, it doesn't matter if you're a total beginner or an advanced trainier, try this exercise. Thu, 12 Feb 2009 04:02:02 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/282574/barbell-curl-squats-the-toughest-and-most-effective-core-strength-exercise-you-will-ever-do.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/275913/is-muscle-soreness-necessary-for-muscle-growth.htm That's the question...do you need to be so stiff and sore you can hardly move or scratch your nose in order to get maximum muscle-building results? Find out here. Sun, 01 Feb 2009 04:21:08 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/275913/is-muscle-soreness-necessary-for-muscle-growth.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/275911/the-top-20-excuses-why-new-years-resolutions-to-lose-weight-end-in-failure.htm It's no secret that New Year's Resolutions generally don't last very long... have YOU used any these excuses? Sun, 01 Feb 2009 04:17:04 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/275911/the-top-20-excuses-why-new-years-resolutions-to-lose-weight-end-in-failure.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/275209/intensity-techniques-that-will-kill-you-and-make-you-stronger.htm Forced reps are great but these incredible techniques will open a whole new world of results for you! Thu, 29 Jan 2009 23:58:20 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/275209/intensity-techniques-that-will-kill-you-and-make-you-stronger.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/275208/learn-the-most-powerful-tricep-workout-for-building-monster-arms.htm Looking for a workout to shred your triceps from top to bottom? This workout features 3 unique exercises that take your triceps from a complete stretch to a mindblowing contraction. Thu, 29 Jan 2009 23:57:03 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/275208/learn-the-most-powerful-tricep-workout-for-building-monster-arms.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/275205/hip-flexors-arent-evil-do-they-hold-the-key-to-faster-running-speed.htm If you believe the magazines, you want to do everything you can to eliminate the hip flexors from your abdominal training. But can this bit of advice actually be HURTING your speed? Thu, 29 Jan 2009 23:53:24 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/275205/hip-flexors-arent-evil-do-they-hold-the-key-to-faster-running-speed.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/273426/set-your-muscles-on-fire-with-unbalanced-barbell-loading.htm This astonishing but simple training trick takes a regular barbell exercise and practically DOUBLES the tension placed on the muscles. Imagine the results you will get from a barbell curl where the full weight of the barbell goes onto only one bicep at a time! Tue, 27 Jan 2009 11:38:17 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/273426/set-your-muscles-on-fire-with-unbalanced-barbell-loading.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/273136/the-cure-for-stubborn-shoulders-the-two-phase-barbell-shoulder-press.htm If you've got stubborn shoulders, this simple but extremely powerful technique is EXACTLY what you need. Standard dumbell and barbell pressing don't work the WHOLE range of motion equally - you're leaving results on the table if you're just doing straight shoulder presses! Tue, 27 Jan 2009 04:29:15 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/273136/the-cure-for-stubborn-shoulders-the-two-phase-barbell-shoulder-press.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/272569/the-5-most-effective-exercises-and-training-techniques-thatll-get-you-kicked-out-of-a-normal-gym.htm For building maximum muscle and ripping the fat off your body, conventional training is NOT where it's at. I'm going to teach you 5 of THE most effective exercises and techniques that will have "management" pulling their hair out! Mon, 26 Jan 2009 01:40:53 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/272569/the-5-most-effective-exercises-and-training-techniques-thatll-get-you-kicked-out-of-a-normal-gym.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/271949/the-training-partner-best-friend-or-worst-nightmare.htm A good training partner can help you immensely in your workouts but a bad one can spell disaster. Before you decide if you want a partner, you need this information. Fri, 23 Jan 2009 21:22:29 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/271949/the-training-partner-best-friend-or-worst-nightmare.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/271077/secret-training-tips-1-10-exercise-tips-and-tricks-for-your-favorite-exercises.htm Don't waste another rep! Get 10 powerful tips for squeezing more results out of every single rep of every exercise you do. These tips will have you eager to get back into the gym for your next workout! Thu, 22 Jan 2009 18:51:42 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/271077/secret-training-tips-1-10-exercise-tips-and-tricks-for-your-favorite-exercises.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/270162/supersets-what-they-are-why-they-work-and-several-unique-variations-you-can-use-now.htm The Superset is an excellent intensity technique not only for fat loss but for muscle building as well. Find out what makes Supersets so super! Wed, 21 Jan 2009 05:29:21 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/270162/supersets-what-they-are-why-they-work-and-several-unique-variations-you-can-use-now.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/270048/one-sided-barbell-deadlifts-for-lower-body-and-core-strength.htm The deadlift is one of my very favorite exercises. THIS version of the deadlift, however, is going to not only hit the lower back and lower body, it's going to tighten up your core like a steel corset. Just don't mind the strange looks you'll get in the gym when you do it... Wed, 21 Jan 2009 02:46:11 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/270048/one-sided-barbell-deadlifts-for-lower-body-and-core-strength.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/255874/training-the-stretch-a-stretch-position-giant-set-that-will-pile-on-muscle.htm Looking to gain maximum muscle? The stretch position of a muscle is the best place to start. With proper use, you can not only activate more muscle fibers, you may even be able to SPLIT your muscle fibers, making more of them - that means faster gains, more easily! Fri, 26 Dec 2008 17:39:07 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/255874/training-the-stretch-a-stretch-position-giant-set-that-will-pile-on-muscle.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/253713/17-unique-and-powerful-tips-for-taking-your-barbell-squats-to-the-next-level-and-beyond.htm The barbell squat is one of most common exercises found in the gym. Learn some useful tips and techniques that can help you maximize your form and strength! Sun, 21 Dec 2008 23:44:17 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/253713/17-unique-and-powerful-tips-for-taking-your-barbell-squats-to-the-next-level-and-beyond.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/252807/the-sculptor-in-training-how-to-develop-your-physique-to-its-fullest-potential.htm Is it possible to work different areas of the same muscle? Why is this desirable? How can this help you build your physique to it's fullest potential? Fri, 19 Dec 2008 16:51:20 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/252807/the-sculptor-in-training-how-to-develop-your-physique-to-its-fullest-potential.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/252307/how-to-train-to-reduce-muscle-size-on-purpose.htm While this is very rarely the goal with weight training, there ARE people who actually DO want to reduce the size of a specific muscle or muscles (but without just stopping training and losing too much strength). Learn how to do it the right way! Thu, 18 Dec 2008 19:23:51 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/252307/how-to-train-to-reduce-muscle-size-on-purpose.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/251506/how-to-do-the-perfect-bench-press-rep.htm Learn the secrets to bench press form that will send your strength and muscle development through the roof! Wed, 17 Dec 2008 22:09:34 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/251506/how-to-do-the-perfect-bench-press-rep.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/251411/partial-training-for-full-powered-results.htm Training in a partial range of motion can be the key to blasting your way past strength plateaus quickly. Find out why always using a full range of motion may actually be hurting your progress! Wed, 17 Dec 2008 19:29:28 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/251411/partial-training-for-full-powered-results.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/249762/taking-one-arm-dumbell-rows-to-the-max.htm Learn how a simple change in body position can INSTANTLY increase the amount of weight you can use for this exercise AND make it safer. You'll never go back to the old way again! Mon, 15 Dec 2008 01:49:37 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/249762/taking-one-arm-dumbell-rows-to-the-max.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/247787/the-secrets-of-negative-training-that-nobody-else-can-tell-you.htm Think you know everything about Negative Training? Check out this eye-opening information on how to REALLY maximize your strength-building results from it. These never-before-seen training techniques will take your gains through the roof! Thu, 11 Dec 2008 05:07:18 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/247787/the-secrets-of-negative-training-that-nobody-else-can-tell-you.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/247430/eight-mistakes-ive-made-in-my-training-and-how-you-can-avoid-them.htm To err is human but to learn from my mistakes before you make them yourself is a whole lot easier! Wed, 10 Dec 2008 18:29:04 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/247430/eight-mistakes-ive-made-in-my-training-and-how-you-can-avoid-them.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/246489/mind-games-powerful-mental-strategies-for-getting-more-reps-out-of-every-single-set-you-do.htm Want to learn how to take your body further than you ever thought possible? Your mind is the real key to achieving unbelievable results. Tue, 09 Dec 2008 05:06:29 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/246489/mind-games-powerful-mental-strategies-for-getting-more-reps-out-of-every-single-set-you-do.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/245244/how-to-really-do-incline-curls-to-mass-up-your-biceps-fast.htm Discover a secret technique for performing Incline Dumbell Curls that will blast your biceps into next week! This simple change in position on the bench will shock you with how effective it is. Sat, 06 Dec 2008 03:24:39 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/245244/how-to-really-do-incline-curls-to-mass-up-your-biceps-fast.htm