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What To Eat Before You Workout with Samantha Jerring
Nutrex athlete and IFBB Pro, Samantha Jerring, gives M&S a sneak peek at what her pre-workout nutrition looks like before she heads deep into her 2022 Olympia Prep!
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What It Takes to Be A Champion with Sadik Hadzovic
After taking a couple of years off from competing, IFBB Pro, Sadik Hadzovic is back to take you inside his journey and mindset to becoming a Champion.
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12 Gym Terms That Everyone Should Know
Know the lingo before you hit the weight room. These definitions could help you learn how to maximize your effort in the gym.
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Nutrex athlete and IFBB Pro, Samantha Jerring, gives M&S a sneak peek at what her pre-workout nutrition looks like before she heads deep into her 2022 Olympia Prep!
Serious lifters know to stay away from these 3 compound lifts, not only because they're useless but can end up hurting you in the long run.
Anyone who trains legs knows that the days following leg day are the worst. Here's some humor to help alleviate the excruciating (but necessary) pain!
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Joe Weider's Mr. Olympia. Join Muscle & Strength as we crunch numbers and try to determine which bodybuilder is the greatest of all time.
Your gut could be getting in the way of your ability to make quality gains, especially if it's not doing its job. Maximize your gut health with these tips!
Amplify your gains with this ultimate workout playlist from Muscle & Strength. Have any songs you feel should be on this list? Let us know in the comments section.
Save yourself a lot of headaches by learning the real rules of the gym. This complete guide on etiquette covers everything from squat rack curling to personal hygiene.
Make sure you're well-prepared for a serious workout by packing these 9 essentials in your gym bag, and start turning good workouts into great ones!
Catch part 1 of IFBB Physique Pro Brett Kahn's prep for the 2016 Arnold Classic. This video includes a back session, meal prep tips, and more.
Building your very own gym at home can be one of the best investments you make. Before you start buying random equipment, find out which pieces are necessary!
We've got a bucket list for you die hard lifters out there. Check out these 10 gyms you should train at before passing and start planning future trips!
If you need extra motivation in your life, look no further. These 10 fitness Instagram accounts are sure to get you fired up to crush your next workout!
Who doesn't love rewarding their hard work with an epic cheat meal? Check out our top 10 list of the greatest cheat meals in the history of YouTube!
Know the lingo before you hit the weight room. These definitions could help you learn how to maximize your effort in the gym.
Training in the right place can help you reach your goals faster. See if you're better off investing in a home gym or joining your local gym.
M&S sat down with new hall of famer Ronnie Coleman at the 2016 Arnold Classic to talk about his new honor, rehab, his brand, and more.
After taking a couple of years off from competing, IFBB Pro, Sadik Hadzovic is back to take you inside his journey and mindset to becoming a Champion.
Here's Mike Rashid, CT Fletcher, Big Rob and Bulo providing some raw, in-your-face motivation with some heavy weight at an insane amount of reps!
Skip that last episode of your Netflix binge marathon and hit the hay. Sleep aids in fat loss and here are some ways to improve your quality of sleep!
We all make mistakes. The important part is learning from them. Here are 4 lessons Mike Wines would tell himself about at the beginning of his training career.
Sleeping is arguably the most important variable to achieving your health and fitness goals. And for college students, you should probably start here.
Be obsessed with a purpose. Why are we obsessed? Because life expects something more from us. We have unique gifts and are not here by mistake.
Relive the night that history was made when Team BSN's Flex Lewis became the first ever Arnold Classic 212 class bodybuilding Champion.
Double-Amputee athlete Anthony Burruto stops by the Muscle & Strength Gym to show the world just how unstoppable he is.
Get a personal look into IFBB Pro Jason Huh's life growing up, and his insight on the many important aspects of life that have helped him throughout his bodybuilding career.
3x Mr. Universe & Cellucor-sponsored athlete Calum Von Moger shares what items he thinks are essential to every lifter's gym bag.
IFBB Pros Chris Tuttle and Antoine Vaillant went down to Texas to train at world class gyms. Watch them go hard at Texas Gym before refueling at Sonny Bryan's BBQ.
Ready for a better start to your New Year? Awaken the force within you by embracing these simple training principles that pave the way for success.
Whether it's coming from a clueless bro or a well-meaning personal trainer, bad gym advice is everywhere. Learn which common tips you should ignore.
We all have our bad days. If you need a little extra mental shove to make it to the gym, try one of these 8 tactics to boost your enthusiasm.
Catch part 2 of IFBB Physique Pro Brett Kahn's prep for the 2016 Arnold Classic. This video includes a chest session, supplementation tips, and more.
There's plenty of questionable information and downright bad fitness advice out there. Let these 10 trusted fitness experts guide you.
Does an hour go by before you finish your first set at the gym? You may be guilty of one of the 7 ways people waste time at the gym.
Many believe working out most days to be a difficult feat, let alone over coming a disease such as Cancer. Brad Borland conquered both; read his story.
When you're dedicated to a fitness lifestyle, it's not easy to find ways to have fun outside of the gym. Here are 7 ways to have fun with your fitness!
CJ Cummings is America's strongest teenager. Check out this exclusive video where we discuss his training, accomplishments, and future Olympic aspirations!
Hosting this year's 4th of July festivities? Stay lean and eat great with these recipes straight from the M&S kitchen!
Don't let all that hard work go to waste while on vacation. Check out these 4 tips and stay on track while actually enjoying your well-deserved vacation!
When it comes to training, your mental focus can make or break your success. Check out these 11 mindset tips and get the most out of every single workout!
Want to take complete advantage of your muscle growth, fat loss, and performance potential? It might be time to take complete control of your sleep cycle.
After placing 2nd in the 2016 Physique Olympia last year, USN Athlete Ryan Terry is hungry to win the title at the 2017 Arnold Classic! Join Ryan's journey!
We finish off our 3 part series with A Day In the life of Dallas McCarver 4.5 weeks out from the 2017 Arnold Classic. Check out how the 315lb pro lives!
After placing 2nd in the 2016 Men's Physique Olympia last year, USN Athlete Ryan Terry is hungry to win the title at the 2017 Arnold Classic! Follow his prep!
The future of fitness is coming fast & these 5 ground breaking technology trends could help you achieve all your fitness related goals. Check it out!
10 days before your photo shoot or competition, how do you look your best!? Philip Ricardo shares his secrets on how to get shredded for your big day!
Can you pass these 4 non-traditional fitness tests and prove to yourself how healthy you actually are? Check them out and see how your results measure up!
Entering your first bodybuilding contest? Top natural bodybuilder Joe Ohrablo gives you 20 things to think about. Don't miss this competition prep wisdom!
There are a lot of life lessons waiting to be learned. Read this article to learn 8 of the more valuable lessons you can learn underneath the iron at the gym!
Bodybuilder Joe Ohrablo asks the question - why compete? Joe also talks about lifting during contest cutting, and tells you how to get thick delts.
A lot of the muscle building process doesn't happen in the gym, it happens in bed. Read these 6 tips to maximize your sleep and build bigger muscles.
