Question: Hey, I’m 14 years old and I want to know if I can build muscle without supplements, protein bars and shakes, or a hardgainer diet. Note that I currently have a daily intake of 50-70 grams of protein. I also drink 10 glasses of water every day. – Brigham Answer: Thanks for the question, … Read more
Question: What are a few strange, interesting facts about the lower trapezius? Answer: Hmmm… nice question. Well, let me first point you toward the page on the lower trapezius, which explains the basics on functional anatomy of the lower traps. Now, here’s a few interesting, though not necessarily strange, facts that come to mind: The … Read more
Question: Hey Alex, I am at a fitness/fat loss plateau, and it sucks! First off, I am a female so when I say I can bench 170 lbs., don’t think “wow he is small.” Anyways, with that said, I do a lot of heavy weight training and I have very lean muscle. My issue now … Read more
Question: Hi. I’m a female, 5’10, 160 lbs. I’ve always been active with Pilates and yoga but have been totally committed to weight lifting, cardio and a diet plan for 6 months. I love it! I’m a “fat ectomorph” when I do not work out. I would never be described by anyone as “fat” but … Read more
Discover the best exercises for cutting fat fast. The fat burning exercises and workouts on this page will help you cut fat and get a ripped physique. So, what are the best exercises for cutting fat? To give you the best answer to this question, I must address two essential items: Quality vs. Speed. The … Read more
Question: Hi Alex. I’m concerned that I may be too old to build muscle. I’m 56 years old, 6 feet tall and have always been fit with solid muscle. Problem is, I’ve also always had a very difficult time gaining weight and especially gaining muscle bulk. The last 2 years I’ve been lifting 3 days … Read more
Question: I have been lifting weights for 3 months. I am 191 cm (6’3″) tall and weigh 80 Kg (176 lbs). I want to add muscle to my chest, biceps, triceps and shoulders. I also want to reduce the excess fat around my stomach. In these past 3 months of training, my strength has increased, … Read more
Welcome to the Weight Lifting Questions and Answers section of King of the Gym. Here, you can get free weight lifting tips and advice! Ask me anything about weight lifting, nutrition, supplements, building muscle, gaining strength or losing fat. If I like your question, I’ll give a detailed, personalized response. Note: I only consider questions … Read more
Which fish oil dosage will give you the best results? I wish I could give you a “one size fits all” answer to that question. But your optimal dosage depends on a couple factors. This page will help you discover your optimal daily fish oil intake. Whether you’ll be getting some or all of your … Read more
Find home gym equipment reviews and guides. Discover which type of home gym equipment is worth buying and what you should avoid. Whether you’re building a brand new home gym setup, need some new gym apparel and lifting shoes, or if you’re just looking for some helpful gym accessories, this page will help by guiding … Read more