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Build Muscle

Machine Bench Press vs. Free Weights: Which Is Better for Your Workout?

Let's settle this debate once and for all.

Flex Editorial Team•May 8, 2025

The Best Home Workout Plan for Building Muscle Without Equipment

The idea that you can achieve real muscle gains without stepping foot in a gym might sound surprising, but it's entirely possible.

Flex Editorial Team•April 30, 2025

Bench Press Muscles Worked: Its Active Muscle Groups

Discover the bench press's role in building upper-body strength. Our comprehensive guide breaks down the key muscles used.

Flex Editorial Team•March 5, 2025

Lose Fat

5 Pounds of Fat vs. Muscle: Understanding the Key Differences

What weighs more, muscle or fat? We broke it down here. Plus, the impact of 5 pounds of muscle vs. fat on your overall health.

Flex Editorial Team•December 13, 2023

Should I Work Out My Abs If I Have Belly Fat?

A guide to understanding how to work out safely with abdominal fat. Learn about the best exercises to eliminate belly fat and build toned abs.

Flex Editorial Team•December 4, 2023

What Happens if You Take Fat Burners Without Working Out?

This is a guide to taking fat burners with no workout. Read more to find out how to make the most of fat burners if you skip the exercise.

Flex Editorial Team•November 30, 2023

Nutrition

Do Strongmen Use Steroids? An In-Depth Analysis

if you ever wondered “Do strongmen use steroids?”, you are not alone. Strongman competitions are the ultimate display of raw strength and power. The people who participate in these competitions aren’t your lat-spreading, perfect posing, chiselled body bodybuilders.

Flex Editorial Team•August 11, 2024

Does Creatine Help With Weight Loss

This article will help you learn the basics of creatine supplementation and whether creatine can help with weight loss.

Victoria Petrella•February 15, 2024

How Is Protein Powder Made? Whey, Casein and Vegan Proteins

This is a simple guide to making protein powder. Get to know more about whey, casein and vegan proteins and how different protein types work.

Victoria Petrella•February 6, 2024

Fitness Goals

10+ Best Hypertrophy Apps for Building Muscle in 2024

Are you ready to take your muscle-building journey to the next level? In today's digital age, many fitness apps claim to be the best hypertrophy app on the market. But which ones truly deliver results?

Flex Editorial Team•November 15, 2024

How to Start Calisthenics: A Guide to Bodyweight Fitness

If you've been scrolling through social media or watching workout videos online, you've probably stumbled upon those incredible calisthenics athletes. You know, the ones who seem to defy gravity with their impressive bodyweight moves?

Flex Editorial Team•November 6, 2024