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Deadlifters Advantage
Last but not least, use your natural build for a deadlift advantage. Lifters with longer legs and shorter torsos will usually be able to lift more weight in a sumo stance - this is why women are typically better sumo deadlifters than conventional deadlifters. If you have a long torso and shorter legs,... -
Beetroot
Beetroot is a common addition to many pre-workout blends as it has been shown to increase nitric oxide production which can enhance blood flow and pumps. This can also benefit endurance performance, but likely wont have any immediate effect on strength or size gains. There are several ways to take... -
Minimal gear amount advice
Hello folks, not been able to be much active for year and a half, getting back to be on the roller coaster. I have been off for year and a half , been cycling on off for last 20 years and there was not a cycle with low amounts of gear but now things are changing ,I am 39 years now and been conditioning... -
What is the optimal training frequency?
This review found that training a muscle group more than once per week was optimal for growth. However, for various reasons, no significant difference was found between training a muscle group twice per week or three times per week. Increasing training frequency is an easy way to increase overall training... -
Dumbbells for Overhead Press.
This study found that using dumbbells during the overhead press was more effective than a barbell for increasing shoulder muscle activation. This effect was seen in all three heads of the deltoid and was further increased by performing overhead press while standing. Dumbbells appear to be a better choice... -
Sodium - You need it!!
Athletes and bodybuilders require a much higher intake of sodium than sedentary individuals as sodium is the main mineral lost through sweat. A hard workout can easily cause 1-2 grams of sodium to be lost through sweat. How do you replenish sodium? Table salt is the best way, as sodium makes up about... -
Muscle soreness - Does it matter?
We often hear people freak out because they AREN'T getting sore, thinking that their workouts were a waste. Here's why you don't need to be worried.
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Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) is the muscle ache experience 24-72 hours after exercise. It is frequently referred to as a sign of... -
How Much Protein Should I Ingest Post-Workout?
A*lot of debate surrounds the amount of protein you should take post-workout. Learn the optimal amount of protein to ingest post workout for your goals. * * Of all the topics that spur*epic online debates,*post workout protein*consumption might take the cake. Carbohydrat... -
4 day Upper and Lower Body Split
Most commonly, this training split involves 4 workouts a week with each session dedicated to upper and lower-body training in alternating succession, like this:
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Monday: Upper Body
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Tuesday: Lower Body
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Thursday: Upper Body
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Getting the Right Amount of Protein on a Keto Diet.
themusclephd ��Getting into ketosis and gaining muscle is a tricky combination. Multiple studies have now shown you can gain just as much muscle when keto adapted as you can when carb adapted, however this will likely not happen if your protein intake is too low.- If your protein is t... -
Decline Tri Extension to add Mass.
There's up to 10% more muscle activity in the decline version versus the flat version of the triceps extension or skull crusher. More muscle activity means more muscle fiber recruitment. That means more fibers are stimulated to grow. This might be in part because the triceps are stretched more. The... -
Resveratrol - to increase fat burning.
Food Fact Friday on Red Wine, I alluded to the idea that Red Wine contains beneficial polyphenols. 🍷One of these polyphenols is resveratrol. Research has supported the concept that resveratrol has the ability to increase fat burning as well as the ability to increase insulin sensitivity. 📄In ... -
How To Use (Winny) Winstrol. Effective Cycling
Winstrol (stanozolol) is one of the most well known, and historically used, steroids in the fitness and bodybuilding world today. It is best known for the ability to aid in aesthetics, strength, lean size and contest preparation, which makes it a favorite amongst many. Like every other steroid, there... -
LDG Dosing
I started my LGD run yesterday, at 10 mg/day for six weeks. So far I've been keeping it in the fridge and splitting my doses into two each day, so I'm doing 5 mg when I wake up and 5 mg when I get home at night. Does this seem optimal or should I just take all 10 mg in the morning? Would I be better... -
Macronutrient Composition For Optimal Muscle Growth
MACRONUTRIENT COMPOSITION FOR OPTIMAL MUSCLE GROWTH
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Rosie Chee Talks About Gaining Muscle Mass and The Macronutrients That Are Needed For Optimal Muscle Growth.
INTRODUCTION
To gain muscle mass one must be in a POSITIVE energy balance, with a recommendation of ~15% energy...
