MuscleTech.com Bodybuilding News and Updates

How the Pump Powers Muscle Growth

Tue, 7 Oct 2008 14:21:06 -0400

Without question, nothing is more satisfying than achieving a powerful vein-swelling pump, but did you know that it amplifies muscle growth too?

Every bodybuilder, athlete and weekend warrior knows what the pump is and how it is quite possibly the most psychologically motivating sensation experienced by gym goers. Of course you train to get big, but as soon as you step foot in the gym there is only one goal on your mind: Get the kind of skin-stretching pump that makes you feel like you can smash through a brick wall.

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Training to Increase Muscle Cell Volume

Tue, 7 Oct 2008 14:14:18 -0400

Introducing an alternative pathway to increasing muscle size – Maximizing Muscle Cellular Volumization. Learn how to customize your training and supplement regimen to take advantage of this new route to getting absolutely jacked with freaky muscle density.

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Dexter Jackson Wins the 2008 Mr. Olympia

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 12:21:51 -0400

What happens in Vegas doesn't always stay in Vegas. Truer words have never been uttered as Team MuscleTech™ Superstar and IFBB legend Dexter “The Blade” Jackson defeated reigning Mr. Olympia and Las Vegas resident Jay Cutler, ascending the throne as the planet's greatest bodybuilder. Led by the heavily muscled line-up of Team MuscleTech™, a total of 19 of the world's biggest professional bodybuilders descended upon Orleans Arena in Sin City to pose, turn and flex their way to an Olympia victory.

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7 Ways to Get the Most out of Your Off-Season

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 15:26:43 -0400

Enough is enough! You’re sick and tired of worthless off-seasons that are only good for a couple pounds of added water and fat. Some high-quality muscle size is what you’re after and if you don’t get results fast, you’re going to snap! Hardcore intensity and superior dedication are what you need in order to pack on colossal muscle mass.

The following seven tips featured here will prime you for relentless training sessions and massive muscle gains - fast!

MuscleTech Invades the Olympia Expo

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 16:12:55 -0400

On September 26th and 27th, the most anticipated event in the bodybuilding world will hit Las Vegas. With the biggest bodybuilders, smokin' hot models and tons of free giveaways, the MuscleTech® booth is definitely one you don’t want to miss. Team MuscleTech™ will be giving fans the chance to meet the pros, get free autographed photos and get their hands on the most hardcore supplements in the industry.

Here's when you can meet Team MuscleTech™ superstars at the MuscleTech booth...

2008 World Champion Super Seminar

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 16:10:22 -0400

If you've ever wondered what are the training secrets that World and Universe Champions use to create award-winning physiques, here's your chance to learn first-hand...

Battle for the Olympia – Jay Cutler vs. Dexter Jackson

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 15:08:22 -0400

The world's best go head to head for the ultimate title – Mr. Olympia. Is 2008 truly the year of “The Blade,” or will Jay Cutler complete his three-peat? Can Dexter once again dial it in and put together the total package to beat Jay Cutler, or will Jay continue his dominance of the IFBB?
Read more and don't forget to download the Jay versus Dexter poster to print for your home or office.

Building a Legacy: Mr. O's Training Plan

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 15:03:26 -0400

At 295 off-season pounds, he defines the term “mass-monster.” In a few weeks, he’ll step on stage with more muscle than anyone, along with bone-dry conditioning, the sport's best chest, feathered quads and a back that'll literally eclipse the competition with each flex. He is Jay Cutler – the world's best bodybuilder! With a seemingly infinite training capacity, his reputation as the hardest working bodybuilder precedes him. On the edge of history, Jay's a win away from being the only bodybuilder to earn three-peats in both the Mr. Olympia and the Arnold Classic Championship, so he’s not leaving anything to chance.

Read more about Jay Cutler's Olympia-winning training program and download Jay's training plan.

Complete Domination in Atlantic City!

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:01:49 -0400

As the Olympia weekend quickly approaches, all eyes were on the Atlantic City Pro – the last chance for bodybuilders to qualify for the O. While for some, it was about simply qualifying for the big show, for others, it was a chance to silence the critics and prove that they will be serious contenders for a top placing at the O. In the end, it was a clean sweep by three Team MuscleTech™ superstars as they locked down the top spots...

Team MuscleTech vs. the World!

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 14:38:01 -0400

With less than eight weeks remaining before the 2008 WNBF Pro Natural World Championships, Team MuscleTech™ Superstars Jim Cordova and Rodney Helaire are ready to take on the world! With over 100 top WNBF pros expected to battle it out on the Dr. Martin Luther King Auditorium stage, Cordova and Helaire are using these final few weeks to train and diet with ferocious intensity...

Inside the Lab: Episode #1, Part #2 - Getting Shredded With Science - Tapping into Fat

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 13:51:26 -0400

Team MuscleTech is proud to present an exclusive multi-part series designed specifically for the hardcore bodybuilder. In this well thought-out breakdown of episodes we reveal the cutting-edge science behind the extreme sport of bodybuilding and how you can maximize your body's true potential. Whether you're looking to lean down to a new level of shredded or add some freaky size, these episodes reveal some of the industry's most groundbreaking secrets on the workings of the human body, proper nutrition, and advanced training tips. Check out the newly-added videos and buckle up for the quickest transformation of your life!

Episode #1 - Getting Shredded With Science
Part 2 – Tapping into Fat
Unlock your body's major biological fat-burning mechanisms through the tips and tricks revealed in this detailed episode. Along with key nutritional advice, learn how to increase the effectiveness of those dreaded cardio sessions so you can spend less wasted time in the gym and more time breaking down your body's excess fat stores into much needed energy.

Questions & Answers with Jay #8

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 11:22:46 -0400

Jay Cutler answers more of your questions...

Team MuscleTech Gives Out More Than $50,000 in Prizes

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 10:56:44 -0400

In early March 2008, MuscleTech, the world's #1 sports supplement brand, teamed up with Bodybuilding.com and BodySpace, the world's most visited bodybuilding website. Together, these industry heavyweights announced the MuscleTech $50,000 Transformation Contest presented by BodySpace.

Beginning on March 24, 2008, 1,147 bodybuilders and diehard fitness fanatics committed to a full-blown, total-body musclebuilding transformation.

16 weeks later, the entrants had given their sweat and tears and adopted a lifestyle that’s on par with that of some of the world’s top pro bodybuilders. Without a doubt, they’ve earned a place among those elite athletes.

Of course, Team MuscleTech is upholding its end of the bargain and awarding the winner with the best prize package in bodybuilding contest history. But most importantly, Team MuscleTech wants to thank everyone who entered. Your character defines the very reason Team MuscleTech exists – to continuously research, develop, patent and produce the most effective diet and sports supplements for bodybuilders everywhere. Win or lose, be proud of yourselves! Of course, results will vary, and you can check out the winners who achieved extraordinary results...

Contention for the Crown in Vegas

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:03:49 -0400

Once again, thousands of screaming fans are set to show up at the Las Vegas Convention Center to check out the MuscleTech^® booth. They'll experience a show unlike anything else featured throughout the weekend. Fans can expect to receive free product, training apparel, autographs from the best athletes in professional bodybuilding and much more!

Yes, it's that time of year; the biggest freaks in the industry will all come together on one stage to compete for the ultimate title in bodybuilding – Mr. Olympia! Since 1965, when Larry Scott became the first Mr. Olympia, no other bodybuilding competition has featured bigger names and boosted the status of elite bodybuilders to timeless legends more than the Mr. Olympia. From September 26–28, hoards of bodybuilding fans will once again...

4 Weeks Out from the 2008 Olympia

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:47:24 -0400

Jay "Cuts" Cutler is the best bodybuilder in the world after winning back-to-back Mr. Olympia titles in 2006 and again in 2007. Recently, we had a chance to sit down with Jay to ask him a few questions regarding his game plan four weeks out from the 2008 Olympia, and found out just what it takes to create the greatest champion in bodybuilding history.

Read the one-on-one interview with Jay.

How to Build a Double-Barrel Chest

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:11:33 -0400

In order to push your muscles to the limit, Johnnie Jackson has provided some key tips that everyone should incorporate into their chest routines. These tips from Johnnie are what help him maximize his bench press strength and jack his muscle size through the roof! Johnnie has also provided a sample lifting plan that he follows so that you can train just like the World’s Strongest Bodybuilder.

Read more and get your hands on Johnnie’s bench press tips and a sample lifting plan from the World’s Strongest Bodybuilder.

Hardcore Muscle Gains!

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:34:10 -0400

Although creatine supplementation can increase your muscle gains and transform you into a muscle-bearing freak, one problem still remains. Hardcore intensity comes with the territory of being a bodybuilder, but the downfall to this reality is that hardcore training can be damaging to your ultimate muscle growth. One reason for this pitfall is due to metabolites called Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS).

Find out how CREAKIC Hardcore is designed to help you fight off ROS and blow past your plateaus to attain new muscle mass like never before!