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The Genetic Influence On Achieving Your Physique Goals

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Striving for the ‘Perfect’ body you see in a magazine is silly when you think about it. Why would you want to look like someone else anyway?

Chasing an ‘Ideal’ appearance isn’t what being a Physique Artist is all about. We all have unique gifts and characteristics. Being a Physique Artist is about appreciating what you have… and working with it to the best of your ability…

…In an effort to sculpt your own personal masterpiece.

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Whether we like it or not… about The Genetic Influence On Achieving Your Physique Goals

Aesthetic Muscle: The Science and Art of Exercise Selection

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For the Physique Athlete… exercise selection is the art form of applied science… strategically combining movements to sculpt aesthetic muscle with symmetry, proportion, and detail.

As with any great workout program… The Physique Athlete builds a foundation around compound exercises, such as Squats, Deadlifts, Barbell Rows, Pull-Ups, Bench Presses, and Overhead Presses.

These compound movements give you the most ‘bang for your buck’ as they target multiple muscle groups with each rep and produce the bulk of your overall results.

For this reason… some would argue that about Aesthetic Muscle: The Science and Art of Exercise Selection

The Shame Of Training For Aesthetics

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Hi I’m Scott Tousignant… and I workout because I want to look good. Training for aesthetic purposes has allowed me to continuously improve my physique, my strength, my endurance, my confidence, my health, and my zest for life.

Yet there’s a growing segment of the fitness community who cast shame on those of us who train ‘for looks’. Labeling us Physique Athletes as vain, conceited, non-functional, and even weak.

I find this interesting, because I believe my transformation story began much like many others…

Three years ago I woke up… looked in the mirror and didn’t like what was staring back at me. I didn’t feel comfortable in my own skin, nor in my clothing… and my confidence was taking a beating.

In that moment I knew exactly what I wanted… to get rid of the spare tire and lower belly fat while carving out the details of my physique.

Not once did I look in the mirror and think to myself, “Damn… if I could only deadlift 600lbs I’d feel so much better.”

…But don’t get me wrong… about The Shame Of Training For Aesthetics

What’s The Ideal Rep Range For Physique Athletes?

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It’s understandable why there is so much confusion regarding the ideal rep range for sculpting a lean, muscular, detailed, and athletic physique…

…On one end of the spectrum you see advice in female fitness magazines, suggesting high reps to ‘tone’ your body.

The common ‘belief’ among these women is that if you lift anything for less than 12-15 reps and you’ll get big and bulky… which is a myth that refuses to go away.

On the other end of the spectrum you’ll find a segment of strength coaches preaching to “Just lift heavy shit” if your goal is to pack on muscle.

Somewhere in the middle you’ll find the wise Physique Athletes who utilize all rep ranges.

With a goal to maximize the full potential of their body… Physique Athletes recognize the benefits each rep range has to offer. about What’s The Ideal Rep Range For Physique Athletes?

Do You Even Cardio?

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I’m curious… Do you include cardio or HIIT in your fat loss training regime? If so, how has it impacted your results?

Creating a caloric deficit through nutrient rich foods along with a professionally designed resistance training program should be your top two priorities for fat loss.

However… If you want to speed up the fat burning process… adding a strategically designed cardio/HIIT protocol will melt the fat from your trouble spots and problem areas at a faster rate.

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In a recent conversation with my friend and fat loss authority, Tom Venuto… he referred to cardio as a fat loss accelerator.

…I totally agree with this mindset!

It may not be absolutely necessary to include cardio and HIIT for fat loss… but it can speed up the process.

Frankly, as I go from lean to ripped I find it absolutely necessary to about Do You Even Cardio?

Physique Frontier Episode 10: with Weight Loss Rebel Meg Brown

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Episode 10 of the Physique Frontier podcast features guest expert Meg Brown, leader of the Weight Loss Rebels.

This is a high energy, empowering, and VERY transparent discussion about what it really takes to sculpt the physique YOU desire… based on YOUR standards and YOUR lifestyle.

This has been a theme in recent weeks… as I’ve been receiving requests from my fellow Physique Artists… seeking honesty in the face of an industry that’s been riddled with hype, false claims, misleading advice, and a lack of integrity.

I believe we have reached a turning point… an era where transparency and truth will give rise to self-EMPOWERMENT.

…and this is what the Physique Frontier podcast is really about!

We’re in this journey together. I have just as much to learn from you and your experiences as you do mine. Today… I learned from Meg’s experiences. She gave me food for thought… causing pause and reflection toward my role as a leader in the fitness industry.

Meg began her transformation journey in 2010 after giving birth to her son. After accepting a challenge from her trainer… she took the leap of faith and prepped for a bikini competition with the WBFF.

It was VERY interesting to hear how Meg’s competition experience differed from mine. What she reveals may surprise you… yet at the same time… it may liberate you.

Weight Loss Rebel Meg Brown

Here are a few of the topics Meg and I covered in our discussion… about Physique Frontier Episode 10: with Weight Loss Rebel Meg Brown