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Bodyweight training–useful during Covid or a waste of time?

"Universal" is a name and it's also a word. As a word, it seems very positive. Do you agree? Let us know when the word is positive, and when, if ever, it's negative!

Jordan Shallow heads to Iron Arena in North Bergen, NJ for some deads. There he touches on how he was mentored and learned to properly execute the movement. He also shares his specific strategy for approaching deadlifts in competitions. ow.ly/sszW50vkas2

Glute development is essential in the bikini game. Although you still need traditional lifts like the barbell squat, you can incorporate a number of different banded exercises to really bring out the details. ow.ly/RF1A50vj0DK

The Tuttles' days are always busy. Because they run a very popular online coaching business that prides itself on stellar customer service, they're always working in between the gym, errands, and daily life. See how they get it all done. ow.ly/IMZY50vhbmG

Summer is in full effect but it's not too late to get those shreds. Throw in a serving of Universal Super Cuts 3 and turn up the heat. universalusa.com/product/sup…

Long-time friends and training partners, Evan Centopani and Chris Tuttle hit a chest session while in Germany. Straight and to the point, but also explosive and effective, these 2 IFBB Pros bring their knowledge and wisdom to each and every training day. ow.ly/8VwC50vfEod

Out with the old and in with the new! We've been sporting our signature labels for over a decade so we thought it was time for a facelift. Get a sneak peek at our revitalized, new look. #UniversalUSA #UniversalNutrition #SportsNutritionSupplements ow.ly/zujF50vcTaE

Being creative with your food will prevent monotony. What if we were to tell you there was a way to make a healthy mug cake that you'd actually enjoy? Kelsey Horton will show you the way. #MugCake #HealthyMugCake #HealthyDessert #CookingWithKelsey ow.ly/s9Ig50varIo

We love when our athletes come to visit. In the building, we have IFBB Pro Chris Tuttle delivering a gnarly but efficient chest and tricep workout. If you want to see a fundamentally sound approach to training, do not miss Chris' videos. ow.ly/3XuX50v9vfS

Physique and strength athletes usually have a variety of items in their gym bags. Some usual, some not, but they all seem to find their way there at some point. What does Universal athlete Jordan Shallow have floating around in his? ow.ly/ZNch50v87N4

After a long day in the office, the Red Man gets to head on home. He never leaves without a 10lb bag of Universal Ultra Whey Pro because he never knows how much he'll need till tomorrow.

Preparation is key and your approach is crucial. Success requires more than just aimlessly lifting weights based on feel. Formulas and programs will allow you to peak when it counts: on the platform.

Burger not on your program because it's too fatty? That's alright. Cook up some juicy turkey burgers courtesy of Universal Eats and enjoy a tasty meal that's still healthy. ow.ly/xKIe50v3kbK

IFBB Pro Chris Tuttle and his wife Alexia invite us into their beautiful home for a peek at "A Day in the Life." Chris also shows us what's in their pantry and fridge, followed by his supplement and food prep for an upcoming gym session. youtu.be/KkgVVUorsE4

No one loves chocolate fudge as much as Kelsey Horton. Watch as she whips up a nice chocolate fudge shake using pudding mix and Universal Ultra Whey Pro. ow.ly/ep5h50uXC7F

It's prep time for IFBB Bikini Pro Jamie Collins. Take a sneak peek​ at what she puts on the shopping list for her first phase of cut down. ow.ly/HTaq50uWQvK

Who got their training in for the day already? Do you prefer to hit the gym mornings, afternoons, or nights?

When the reps get tough and the food gets scarce, you need to take a step back and reassess. You're going to have to see if you really want this. If the answer is "yes," then you will find the drive and discipline to get through the tasks at hand.