10 Muscle-Building Hacks That’ll Save You Time

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Here’s what we’ve got for you: 

• 10 ways to build more muscle in less time 

• A full preview of the 2024 Classic Physique Olympia division 

• The five greatest bodybuilders of all time, according to eight-time Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman

TRAINING 

More Muscle, Less Time 

Does more time huffing and puffing in the gym lead to greater muscle growth? Or is there an opportunity cost associated with performing more reps, sets, exercises, and spending additional days in the gym? Once you reach a certain volume threshold, it becomes increasingly important to emphasize intensity and proper training protocols for optimal results. In the article below, exercise scientist Dr. Milo Wolf offers 10 strategies that can help you build muscle more efficiently. 

Implementing supersets and low-volume strength training are two of the most effective methods to save time while engaging in workouts that stimulate muscle growth. Supersets involve performing exercises back-to-back, increasing intensity. Meanwhile, lifting heavier weights allows for fewer sets and reps, saving you even more time.

Explore the exercise scientist's complete list of muscle-building hacks to start gaining muscle without disrupting your busy schedule.

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BODYBUILDING 

2024 Classic Physique Olympia Preview

The 2024 Classic Physique Olympia will take place about a week from now during the much-anticipated Olympia Weekend in Vegas. This ninth edition of the event kicks off at the Las Vegas Convention Center for pre-judging and culminates later that evening at Resorts World. With 63 participants, this year's competition features the largest lineup in the men's category and the division's history.

Will Chris Bumstead successfully defend his title for the sixth consecutive time, or will formidable challengers like 2024 Arnold Classic Physique champion Wesley Vissers or Breon Ansley disrupt his reign? Explore the full roster below and discover the contenders to watch, including potential dark horses aiming to rise through the ranks.

BODYBUILDING 

“The King’s” Mount Rushmore 

Every sport — including bodybuilding — has its so-called Mount Rushmore of top stars. And who better to consult for the definitive rankings than those who belong at the pinnacle? Ronnie Coleman recently sat down with NFL Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe to explore the legends who comprise “The King’s” top five bodybuilders of all time. 

It's hard to dispute Coleman's own inclusion on this list, especially considering he's held the Mr. Olympia title eight times. But who else does he feel is the best of the best? Well, you'll have to click on the article below to find out. (Hint: A certain former Governor of California ranked pretty high.)

THE DROP SET 

World-Class Legs

• Seven-time Mr. Olympia Phil Heath touches on his top five lower-body training recommendations for size and longevity. 

• Arnold Schwarzenegger advises beginners not to follow the typical bodybuilding split. Here’s why he strongly supports full-body training, especially at the beginning. 

• Not all effective leg days involve an Olympic barbell and squats. Here’s how to effectively progress on the compound movement leg press.