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The Training Partner Rule Book
Just about everyone has had a bad training partner in the past. How do you know that you’re not the bad training partner in everyone else’s past? Let’s discuss.
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Deloads
Most strength training experts recommend taking the occasional deload, however, the exact method of deloading is rather murky. What should we know about deloads?
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Common Supplement Mistakes
Lifters often use supplements for assisting in their bodybuilding goals, but we often see supplements get misused. What are the most common mistakes we see?
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A “Brief” Guide to Cutting
Bodybuilders often spend the entire winter bulking and building slabs of muscle, but what happens when beach season rolls back around? Let’s discuss.
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Pain Killers and Gains
Many lifters take NSAIDs or pain killers to alleviate muscle soreness following intense training. Is this the best practice for promoting recovery and gains?
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Fasted Training
Many bodybuilders perform fasted cardio or fasted training in an attempt to burn more fat as fuel. Is this the best practice for getting shredded?
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Protein Intake for Cutting
We know that a calorie deficit is necessary for getting shredded, but how does protein play into this deficit? Should you also cut protein?
Accommodating Resistance and Strength Training
Are bands and chains just a way to look cool or make a lot of noise in the gym? Or can they actually improve strength? Science seems to lean towards the latter.
Melatonin
Melatonin is a popular supplement many use for improving sleep quality. While sleep quality isn’t always affected by melatonin use, melatonin does reduce the amount of time it takes to fall asleep.
Whey vs Meat Protein
Our lab examined the effects of supplementing with whey or meat-based proteins over an 8-week training protocol. Whey and beef protein produced similar gains in
Burnout Sets and Growth
This study found that adding burnouts at the end of every workout in the last 4-weeks of a training protocol increased gains in size and strength more so than other training protocols.
How to Carb Cycle
Summary: There’s a few different methods of carb cycling, but most of them are designed to optimize performance in endurance athletes. Since bodybuilders or powerlifters
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How Do You Make Your Calves Grow?
How do you make your calves grow? Some say that either we were born with great calves, or we’re cursed with chicken legs.
Optimal Reps For Growth: How Many Reps Should You Be Doing?
In this video we will discuss the optimal reps for growth and how to create the right environment for optimal muscle gains.
What Are the Differences Between Training Beginners and Veterans?
What are the differences between training beginner and veteran bodybuilders? We will go over training, periodization, and nutrition needs.
Is Insulin Anabolic?
Is your body’s hormone insulin a powerful anabolic agent? We will explore ways that your body’s own insulin can help you maximize anabolism.
What can we Learn from CrossFit?
What can we learn from crossfit? Bodybuilding and crossfit seem to have very little in common on the surface. Let’s find some common ground.
Is the Mind-Muscle Connection Real?
Bodybuilders often recommend using the mind-muscle connection to improve muscle activation. Does this practice actually work?
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