Author: Skip La Cour

In the first part of this series, we talked about having the right mindset and mental focus as well as some important habits that need to be in place to take your training to the next level. This time around, I want to share some things about specific exercises that we all do and how to fine-tune those exercises to get the most dramatic results in the least amount of time. The first thing I want to talk about though, is your foundation or setting up your body for every standing and even seated exercise. If your foundation is less-than-ideal…

In this series, I don’t want to give you training tips that you can pick up in any magazine or on any website. You’re not going to hear, “Do this move for 6-8 reps or that move with this weight for 8-10 reps. This article is not about the basics, but about taking your workout program and your body to an entirely new level. That’s going to take an entirely new way of thinking for even the most committed individuals. A lot of what that involves has more to do with your attitude and approach than it does your splits…

EVERYONE has the ability to earn a ripped set of abs without ever having to single abs exercise. So, how many different abs exercises . . . . how many sets . . . how many reps . . . training them how many times a week MUST you do have than flat stomach and six-pack? Well, the TRUTH is ZERO. Read or listen to the “fine print” during those ab exercise infomercials for the real “secret” . . . it will include the word DIET! Click here to learn more about Skip La Cour’s Bodybuilding Nutrition Program.

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Simply Make Your Point with Confidence By Skip La Cour Creator of the MANformation® Personal Development Program for Men “Qualifying Statements” are safe buffers people say before the REAL point they want to make.”I know you might not agree with me on this but…..” and “Now, I know you are going to think this is crazy but….” are examples of qualifying statements. A strong Alpha male leader never offers qualifying statements before making his point anticipating resistance or disapproval. He confidently speaks his mind and just assumes what he says will be met with approval. Just say what you want to say. Qualifying statements…

Skip– I want more or a “peak” on my biceps. Can certain exercises change the shape of muscles? There are no specific exercises that will actually change the shape of a particular muscle or muscle group. Until you reach your maximum genetic potential for that body part’s muscle growth, you’ll never know what the finished product will look like. When it comes to the shape of a particular body part, muscle, or muscle group, everything is not under your complete control. Your genetic disposition has the final say in the shape of a particular body part, muscle, or muscle group.…

I read a lot of posts on the different social media outlets these days from people sharing their views on the “haters” in their life. Here’s one of the many urban dictionary definitions for the word “hater”: A person that simply cannot be happy for another person’s success. So rather than be happy they make a point of exposing a flaw in that person. Many people give a lot of focus and attention to the people they perceive don’t think like them or what they do—and turn that “hate” into their own personal power and drive. They use all that…

In this video blog, Skip La Cour offers some ways to make sure you are truly working hard and smart enough to reach the level of success that you really want.

Many men have deemed the quality of their form while doing an exercise to be the most important aspect of training. Some men training in the gym use the rationale that lifting heavy weight causes you to train less effectively. “I always use really strict form!” they state proudly. “Lifting heavy weight is not beneficial at all if you don’t use really strict form.” Many men are confused with what constitutes effective training habits. They feel as though they are forced to make the decision between executing properly and lifting heavy weight. You don’t need to go one way or the other. To…