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How to gain lean muscle

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19 Power Foods That Pack on Muscle
Sep 04, 2025

19 Power Foods That Pack on Muscle

What to eat -- and when -- for massive gains. Plus: The ultimate arms workout, a pumpkin spice smoothie, and the bottom line on barefoot training.

Chris Bumstead
Chris Bumstead
JackedAthleteJackedAthlete
+26+26
Killer Abs Fast!
Aug 27, 2025

Killer Abs Fast!

Our ALL-NEW six-pack training + eating plan. PLUS: Why your body is your best business card, the bottom line on peptides, and some baby news!

Chris Bumstead
Chris Bumstead
Getting ShreddedGetting Shredded
+21+21
Shred Fat + Gain Muscle with One Workout
Aug 21, 2025

Shred Fat + Gain Muscle with One Workout

Combine this high-intensity training session with a powerful meal that melts fat and fuels recovery. Plus: the power of a relationship, the low-down on electrolytes, and why measuring progress matters.

Chris Bumstead
Chris Bumstead
JackedAthleteJackedAthlete
+24+24
Bench Press for Size + Strength
Aug 14, 2025

Bench Press for Size + Strength

Plus: Unlock massive gains from a classic lift safely, why tackling the toughest work first delivers results, the ultimate pre-workout fuel, and leg press vs. squat for growth.

Chris Bumstead
Chris Bumstead
JackedAthleteJackedAthlete
+26+26
Build Big, Balanced Delts
Aug 07, 2025

Build Big, Balanced Delts

Plus: The power of accountability, your delt-training blueprint, grilled pizza that fuels recovery, and the best way to prime your pins for leg day.

Chris Bumstead
Chris Bumstead
JackedAthleteJackedAthlete
+26+26
Sculpt 3D Traps with This Workout
Jul 31, 2025

Sculpt 3D Traps with This Workout

Plus: Why choosing the hard way pays off, a new workout to balance your upper body, an ideal one‐bowl recovery meal, and the bottom line on saunas vs. hot tubs.

Chris Bumstead
Chris Bumstead
JackedAthleteJackedAthlete
+20+20
Build Upper-Body Power
Jul 25, 2025

Build Upper-Body Power

Plus: A push-day workout that drives growth, why hitting reset helps you move forward, how to choose the right tool for bigger biceps, and a post-workout omelette that fuels recovery.

Chris Bumstead
Chris Bumstead
JackedAthleteJackedAthlete
+23+23
A Gritty Leg Day That Burns Fat
Jul 17, 2025

A Gritty Leg Day That Burns Fat

Plus: Why training in the heat can make you fitter, a post-workout protein pancake bowl that tastes like dessert, and simple ways to get -- and stay -- hydrated.

Chris Bumstead
Chris Bumstead
JackedAthleteJackedAthlete
+24+24
Unlock a Fuller Chest with One Move
Jul 10, 2025

Unlock a Fuller Chest with One Move

Master the incline bench for max upper chest gains. Plus: a power-packed summer salad, smarter warmups, and your mid-year reset.

Chris Bumstead
Chris Bumstead
JackedAthleteJackedAthlete
+25+25
 Fire Up Your Metabolism
Jul 03, 2025

Fire Up Your Metabolism

Crush our July 4th "Firecracker 40" — no gym needed. Plus: Why comfort makes you soft, a high-protein frozen treat, and how to stay on track all weekend.

Chris Bumstead
Chris Bumstead
JackedAthleteJackedAthlete
+24+24
 Blast Your Back + Biceps
Jun 26, 2025

Blast Your Back + Biceps

Try this new pull-day workout for serious size. Plus: Make the most of summer to build momentum, eat foods that hydrate, and a cardio routine that builds real leg strength.

Chris Bumstead
Chris Bumstead
JackedAthleteJackedAthlete
+20+20
Total Body Muscle
Jun 19, 2025

Total Body Muscle

Get ready for the beach with this push, pull, legs split. Plus: My exact morning routine, a high-protein lunch that fuels lean growth, and what to do when you’re sore but still want to train.

Chris Bumstead
Chris Bumstead
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