In this video men’s style, grooming, fitness and lifestyle expert, Aaron Marino of IAmAlphaM, AaronMarino, Pete & Pedro , and Ollie says he’s 42 and started working out in his basement at 12. Working out & body building has been his passion his whole life. He was certified as an ACE trainer 22 years ago as well as he started competing in body building competitions and opened a nutrition store. Back then, the Internet wasn’t around — it was all in books and magazines. A lot of it was ‘bro science’ because you learned from those who have been-there-done-that. Things have changed, and as a result, so have workout tips.
Bro Science to Now Workout Science
- Using the suicide grip when performing bench press – instead wrap your thumb
- Lifting legs & cross — don’t lift legs and cross if you want to bench press for strength
- Performing behind the neck shoulder press — the risk doesn’t necessarily outweigh the benefits
- Doing upright rows — if your shoulders are the least bit unhealthy, it’s not an optimal exercise
- He should have been recommending and focusing more on dead lifts
- Being strict with caloric intake — your muscles will not evaporate from not eating the precise calories or protien
- Not knowing how many calories you need — know your macros and adjust from your baseline. Calculate Your Caloric Intake {Free}
- Not focusing on functional strength — focusing on core and big 3 lifts
Alpha M’s Tailored: 6-Weeks to Living Lean
Alpha’s program features beginner information and tips for guys just starting out. If you want to grab the program for FREE, you can get a two week free trial of All Access. You can get Alpha’s program and give it a try — it includes the solid diet plan which is incredible for losing body fat and maintaining muscle. All Access has a ton of different plans — not just by Alpha. There’s something for everybody whether you’re just starting out or more advanced, wanting to pack on size or a hardgainer. You’ll also find Alpha’s top 10 supplements to build a better body and a digital scale that accurately analyzes your body fat and weighs you within tenths of a pound. A good scale is a tool that every single one of you that works out should have because it’s going to help you understand what’s happening with your body whether or not you’re gaining muscle or losing body fat. Special Alpha M. BodyBuilding.com Page + Discount
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