Periodization: Competitive Powerlifting/Weightlifting Athlete
What You’ll Takeaway – 1. In simple terms a periodized training program is devised by taking into account an athletes off-season, pre-season, in-season and recovery. It…
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What You’ll Takeaway – 1. In simple terms a periodized training program is devised by taking into account an athletes off-season, pre-season, in-season and recovery. It…
I’ve written extensively on the methods that are optimal for building muscle. From sarcoplasmic hypertrophy, the ideal number of reps to grow muscle mass, or the…
Previously we discuss, which rep range was the best for building muscle. If you missed it I’d suggest taking a step back and going through that…
Bodybuilding is an art and a science. You must do everything to perfection to achieve a masterpiece. Just like you must press the right note, at…
Welcome back to the series going over all things related to muscle-building. In the first article, we kicked off this muscle-building series by discussing many of…
Well it’s that time of year again. Depending upon where you live you may be stepping outside to that cool brisk air. Some of the leaves…
The reason I initially became interested in high rep vs low reps training and muscle mass building was the result of watching years of pro bodybuilders…
Which is it better to use: Barbells, Dumbbells or Smith Machines? When it comes to weight training there are a lot of options available in regards…
Protein is often touted as the most important macronutrient for building muscle. Bodybuilders and strength athletes are frequently advised to consume very high amounts of protein,…
I have been procrastinating somewhat when it comes to writing this article. To officially crown an upper body lift as being superior really is a matter…
Last week we looked at eating carbs at night and I showed how it doesn’t matter when you eat carbs, just that you hit your calorie…
Increase Your Training Intensity To Maximize Muscle Gains The casual gym body may not understand the need to constantly increase their intensity, but many serious bodybuilders and…
Peanut butter, often seen merely as a delicious spread or a quick snack, has taken the fitness world by storm due to its myriad of health…
Be A Hulk: Use Periodization & Never Hit Training Plateau! Periodization is the organization of training into blocks that focus on specific skills. It is a…
Whether you are a bodybuilder, CrossFitter, Strongman, powerlifter, or runner, a protein supplement will be a part of your fitness regimen. Ask your friendly-neighborhood gym bro…
Mitochondria are the energy powerhouses within our cells that convert nutrients into adenosine triphosphate (ATP), which fuels all cellular functions. Optimizing mitochondrial health and density is…
Glutamine may help some recovery markers, but it is not a creatine-like muscle builder. See the evidence, dose range, side effects, and who should skip it.
Creatine is one of the most widely used and well-researched sports supplements. It has been consistently shown to increase muscle strength, power, size, and performance when…
Back when Arnold Schwarzenegger ruled bodybuilding, my high school friends and I were amazed by the massive muscle he built, especially his biceps. We spent hours…