Michael Berg, NSCA-CPT - Profile Page

Background

Michael Berg is a freelance health and fitness writer based in New York. He has written for a variety of publications and websites in the sports and bodybuilding industry, including Bodybuilding.com MuscleMag, Oxygen, Muscle & Fitness Hers, Men's Fitness, Reps, Maximum Fitness, and UFC Magazine. He formerly served as deputy editor at Muscle & Fitness and Flex, and as editor-in-chief for the launch of Muscle & Performance. He holds a personal training certification from the National Strength & Conditioning Association.

Articles

5 Big Reasons Your Biceps Aren't Growing

If bigger arms are your mission, avoid these five classic gains-robbing biceps workout mistakes. Sleeves, prepare to stretch!

Published on: Apr 29, 2021
Before And After: The Perfect Workout Nutrition Primer

Add serious muscle mass by targeting the most important nutritional windows of the day: those that come before, during, and after your workouts.

Published on: Mar 19, 2021
What Does It Mean to Be a Natural Athlete?

Three top athletes reflect on their road to physique competition, and why they chose to skip the shortcuts and say no to performance-enhancing drugs.

Published on: Oct 2, 2019
Fat Loss without Compromise: Lean Out without the Struggle

Lose weight without the angst! Three top NutraBio athletes offer their best advice on navigating the challenges of staying sane while training and dieting.

Published on: Aug 2, 2019
Strength without Compromise: Your Next-Level Bench Plan

Want a badass bench press? It pays to ask the best. Elite powerlifting champion Nick Ramey lays out his eight-week bench-boosting program, step by step.

Published on: Jul 1, 2019
Gains Without Compromise: Your Total-Body Plan

Is all of your hard work in the gym failing to yield results? The Body Shop's Mike Occhipinti lays out a clear, no-nonsense program for building that balanced muscle mass you've always wanted.

Published on: Jun 17, 2019
5 Tips for Building Your Best Back Ever

Get 3D thickness and barn-door width with this arsenal of tools, tips, and ultra-effective exercises.

Published on: Mar 5, 2019
5 Tips For Your Best Biceps Ever

Big arms on your wish list? Build mountainous biceps with these expert exercises, tricks, and techniques.

Published on: Dec 3, 2018
5 Tips to Get Your Best Shoulders Ever

Want impressive delts that wow from all angles? Craft cannonball caps with this expert list of exercises, tricks, and techniques.

Published on: Nov 23, 2018
5 Tips to Get Your Best Chest Ever

Building perfect pecs takes way more than a big bench! Here's how to squeeze every ounce of growth out of this signature body part.

Published on: Nov 6, 2018
Eating for Aesthetics: 10 Essential Rules to Get Muscle Beach Ready

Mass monster? Nah...you'd rather be proportional and ripped, right? Here are the top 10 nutritional strategies you need to ensure you're on track to a lean, muscular physique.

Published on: Aug 8, 2018
How to Build Biceps Peaks Of Perfection

Do you want the biggest arms or the best? Build arms that look amazing using MuscleTech-sponsored athlete Fabian Petrina's twice-a-week biceps sculpting plan.

Published on: Jun 12, 2018
The 8 Exercises You Need To Pack On Serious Size

Lawrence Ballenger reveals his top muscle-building moves for every major body part.

Published on: May 29, 2018
5 Workouts That Are Insanely Efficient At Torching Fat

Trying to drop body fat? Signature team athletes Julian Smith and Taylor Chamberlain share five quick, fat-blasting training routines to help you get lean in no time!

Published on: May 4, 2018
Muscle Gain Q&A: Crucial Questions About Packing On Size

Want to put on muscle and create your own perfectly chiseled physique? Signature-sponsored athletes Julian Smith and Taylor Chamberlain answer some of your most pressing questions about gaining that mighty muscle.

Published on: Apr 24, 2018
Mass-Gaining Tips From A 270-Pound Monster

Yes, you can get huge without blowing your body out of proportion! Here are the six rules fitness model and MuscleTech brand ambassador Ryan Kurek used to build a big, balanced physique.

Published on: Mar 2, 2018
The Workout That Builds A 3D Back

For tips on refining your back, look elsewhere. This "mass grab" workout from Lawrence Ballenger is all about building ridiculous size.

Published on: Feb 28, 2018
Screaming 1,000-Rep Arm Workout

Shock your arms, then watch them grow, with this epic workout from trainer and MusclePharm-sponsored athlete Tyler Holt.

Published on: Feb 5, 2018
Lawrence Ballenger's Big, Fun Arm Blast

Ever wondered how MuscleTech-sponsored athlete Lawrence Ballenger gets his tape measure-stretching biceps and triceps? Read this workout and weep.

Published on: Dec 27, 2017
5 Quick Tips For Packing On Size

Here's what MuscleTech-sponsored athlete Lawrence Ballenger would tell his 15-year-old skinny self about getting huge in a hurry.

Published on: Nov 27, 2017