Nick Nilsson
Nick Nilsson, a.k.a. the “Mad Scientist of Exercise”, is well known for his unique, out-ofthe-box approach to bodybuilding and strength training. Through his 20+ years of training and making use of his degree in Physical Education (encompassing advanced biomechanics, kinesiology, physiology, and anatomy), Nick delivers constant innovation, extraordinary new exercises, and mind-blowing training techniques to his readers on a regular basis.
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Why Your Big Toe Is Your Key To Great Calves!
If you’re looking to really build your calves, this one little piece of advice will help tremendously. Yet you rarely, if...
Blog PostNick NilssonApril 6, 2016 -
How To Take Full Advantage Of Holiday Eating and Weight Gain by Building Muscle
You know you’re going to do it. You know you want to do it. It’s what makes the holidays the holidays....
NutritionNick NilssonDecember 17, 2015 -
Stink Training…How to use exercises you suck at to balance your physique and build muscle fast
It’s a little known fact that you tend to use the exercises you’re good at a lot more than the exercises...
Blog PostNick NilssonMarch 7, 2013 -
Single Rep Cluster Training for Maximum Mass and Strength Building
Cluster Training is an extremely useful method for mass and strength building. It’s essentially a way to mitigate fatigue, allowing you...
Blog PostNick NilssonFebruary 28, 2013 -
How to Get MUCH Greater Tension on the Abs on Hanging Knee Raises
The Hanging Knee Raise is a classic abdominal exercise…the common form being hang from a bar then raise your knees up...
Blog PostNick NilssonFebruary 21, 2013 -
Heavy Barbell Step-Ups for Cardio Interval Training
I’m a BIG fan of resistance-based cardio training. I don’t like slogging away on a bike or a stair machine. And...
Blog PostNick NilssonFebruary 13, 2013 -
Killer Oblique Training…the Human Flag “Starter” Version
The Human Flag is a TOUGH exercise that very few people are strong enough to do. The goal is to hold...
Blog PostNick NilssonFebruary 7, 2013 -
Barbell Weighted Chin-Ups…A Unique and Effective Way to Add Resistance
Need some extra resistance for your Chin-Ups? This is a unique way to do it that adds a balance component and...
Blog PostNick NilssonJanuary 23, 2013 -
What Will Make Or Break Your Fat Loss Routine and What WON’T
In my years of training, I’ve learned that there are factors that are absolutely critical when it comes to fat loss....
Blog PostNick NilssonJanuary 5, 2013 -
Full-Range Pulldowns for Carving Detail and Definition into Every Inch of Your Back
If you want to fully develop your back in terms of definition and detail, you have to go beyond just doing...
Blog PostNick NilssonDecember 20, 2012 -
A Simple Movement to Lock in Your Lats for Pulldowns
The Pulldown is an excellent exercise for working the Latissimus Dorsi muscles of the back (also known as the lats). It...
Blog PostNick NilssonDecember 15, 2012 -
Heavy Barbell Step-Ups for Cardio/Fat-Loss Training
I’m a BIG fan of resistance-based cardio training for fat loss. I don’t like slogging away on a bike or a...
Blog PostNick NilssonDecember 7, 2012 -
Touch-And-Go Top Start Deadlifts for Continuous Tension and Growth on Your Posterior Chain Muscles
Deadlifting is straight up one of the best exercises you can do, if not THE best. But regular deadlifts can get...
Blog PostNick NilssonNovember 15, 2012 -
Triple Hybrid Cable, Dumbell Chain Bench Press… GREAT Pec Exercise
Got a killer chest exercise for you here…it takes a bit of specialized equipment but the results are worth it. It...
Blog PostNick NilssonOctober 28, 2012 -
Incline Bench Pulldowns For Upper Back, Shoulders and Improving Posture
This is a great exercise for working the small, detailed muscles of the upper back that get easily overwhelmed when using...
Blog PostNick NilssonOctober 17, 2012