Anabolic Hormones
Gyno in Bodybuilding: The Ultimate Guide
Gynecomastia, also known as gyno, man boobs, or moobs, is a condition that makes breast tissue swell in boys and men. Gyno cases are more common…
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Featured
A to Z Training Tips for Bodybuilders
Tip-type articles are very popular. Concise and to the point, they save you from having to wade through pages of text just to learn one nugget…
Muscle
How to Weigh Yourself Without A Scale
A lot of exercisers work out specifically to control their weight. Some want to lose weight, while others want to avoid gaining it. As such, weekly…
Muscle
The 5 Principles of Muscle-Building Nutrition
I want to build the most muscle possible. That’s a statement we tell ourselves over and over when we step foot into the gym. We then…
Muscle
Can Carbohydrates Improve Athletic Performance?
Carbohydrates are the key factors in improving your athletic performance. When you have nothing left in the tank, carbs are right there fueling you with the…
Diet
What is Vertical Diet? Benefits, Drawbacks, and Sample Meal Plan
The Vertical Diet is a performance-based nutrition program designed by Stan Efferding — a renowned bodybuilder, powerlifter, and nutrition coach. People who have ever followed a bulking program can…
Muscle
How Many Abs Can You Have? 4-Pack vs 6-Pack vs 8-Pack
Abs are probably one of the most sought-after muscle groups. Ask a gym newbie about his training objectives, and a ‘shredded abdomen‘ will probably be amongst…
Muscle
How Much Weight Can You Lose in a Month?
Losing weight can be a daunting task. Before starting your fitness journey it is important to understand how much muscle you can lose in a week…
Muscle
How Much Muscle Can You Gain in a Week
Building muscles can be a daunting task. Before starting your fitness journey it is important to understand how much muscle you can possibly gain in a…
Diet
The Ultimate Guide to Building Muscle Mass – The Right Way
Building muscle mass is one of the top physique improvement goals among gym goers. Additional muscle mass will increase size, definition and lean muscle to your…
Muscle
The Best 15 New Year’s Resolutions for Bodybuilders
How long has it been since you last saw any significant improvements in your physique? If you’ve been training for more than a couple of years,…
Muscle
How to Start Over Your Training in the New Year
We all have our resolutions this year. To eat better, train more consistently, and to develop better healthy daily habits. But for most of us those…
Muscle
Strengthen Your Mind-Muscle Connection for Better Bodybuilding Results
As a bodybuilder, every exercise you do has a specific purpose – to make the target muscle bigger. However, a lot of lifters hit the gym…
Anabolic Hormones
Muscle Atrophy – Causes and How to Avoid
Building muscle is a process called hypertrophy. When you train, you cause microscopic damage to your muscles and deplete your glycogen stores. These events are the…
Muscle
The 11 Best Set/Rep Schemes for Hypertrophy
When it comes to choosing set/rep schemes for bodybuilding, most fitness experts suggest doing several sets of somewhere between 8-12 reps. This allows you to use…
Body Composition
Body Recomposition – How to Lose Fat and Gain Muscle
If you want a great-looking physique, you need to increase muscle mass and reduce fat mass. This will leave you muscular and lean. The relationship between…
Muscle
Average Biceps Size: How Do You Measure Up?
Everyone who lifts weights has at least a passing interest in the size of their biceps. The biceps is the most famous muscle in the human…
Muscle
How To Train Soft Muscles: Workout for Muscle Density
Most exercisers don’t want big, soft muscles; they want hard muscles that are defined and dense. It’s the difference between looking like a strongman and an…
Muscle
Bodybuilding Without Supplements
People have been successfully lifting weights to build muscle and get stronger for hundreds of years. There are examples of formalized strength training in many ancient…