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The Athlete's Secret Carbohydrate There's no doubt it improves performance in the gym and on the field of competition. So why is it legal? A few years ago, a T Nation staffer was walking through the athlete warm-up area at the CrossFit Games when he noticed something suspicious. Two of the...

If anyone had any doubts about whether Missy Truscott could return from a catastrophic knee injury, they were quickly put to rest on Friday. The two-time Olympia Fitness champion earned her third Olympia Fitness title with a dominating performance during Friday’s finals of the 2024 Olympia at...

Calling all women: Do you ever notice how sometimes during the month you are absolutely crushing your workouts in the gym, but then other weeks, you can barely get out of bed to even make it to the gym? Did you know that a lot of your endurance, energy, motivation, and strength can be affected...

N-Acetyl-L-tyrosine: Smart Energy You can feel jacked-up and frazzled or you can feel motivated and focused. Here's a top choice for feel-good energy. The word "energy" is used a lot in the stimulant world, but it means different things. In the category of pre-workouts, there's everything from...

The Starvation Studies What happens to testosterone and thyroid levels during and after a diet? How long does it take for them to recover? Answers here. Famine is fairly rare in today's world, but that wasn't the case during World War II due to widespread food shortages. Researchers at the time...

If you’ve ever spent any time online trying to figure out the best way to build muscle or get in shape, you’ve probably come across a celebrity, athlete or fitness influencer somewhere advocating for the “bulking and cutting” method. While this method certainly isn’t new – indeed, it first...

Reviewed and Written by Dan Chaiet Fact Checked Evidence Based Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) essentially holds only one valid major use within the anabolic steroid using community, and that is for the purpose of maintaining, increasing, or restoring proper endogenous Testosterone...

THE UNOFFICIAL HOW TO DO PCT THREAD first off i would like to say that people keep asking which PCT should i do for a sust cycle (this is an exapmle) PCT is the same no mater what you take there is no specific PCT set for different compounds. If you are having a long cycle then the PCT will be...

Today, we’ll be covering the science behind a strategic approach to your training comeback following a period of detraining. We want you to use this article as a guide to get you back to your previous strength levels and size as quickly as possible. First, let us go over the theory of muscle...

Pre-workout supplements are extremely popular in the fitness world. Taking pre-workout can enhance your energy levels and endurance, making them perfect for a wide array of activities, including bodybuilding. But whether you’re a bodybuilder or trying to get lean, professional, or a newbie at...

December 22, 2023 by Andreas Abelsson If you’re looking for bodybuilding statistics, whether out of personal interest or for a work or school project, this article is for you! Here you’ll find interesting facts about bodybuilding in general and statistics on the training and dietary practices of...

…And How to Fix Them The King of Messed-Up Exercises Whether or not the squat is the “king of all exercises” can be debated, but one thing is certain: The back squat is the most commonly screwed-up exercise on the planet. Here are the 11 most common ways lifters mess it up. 1. Lack of...

By Bret Contreras Several years ago, I decided to delve more into the sport of powerlifting. Since then, I’ve competed in 3 competitions, I’ve prepared clients and training partners for competitions, I’ve attended around a dozen meets, I made friends with a bunch of powerlifters and started...

Here’s what you need to know… Do leg presses while wearing Olympic shoes to really target the quads. Position the hands on the outside of the dumbbells when curling. It creates an insane burn in the biceps while saving the elbows and forearms. If dips hurt your shoulders, do band dips where you...

Bret_ContrerasElite Coach Flex Your Brain Bodybuilders have been referring to the mind-muscle connection for a long time, and they’ll typically recommend that new lifters spend time flexing their muscles independently and learning how to activate the muscles properly against resistance. On the...

By Aadam | June 14, 2023 This post is taken from the Vitamin. Every Thursday, I drop some knowledge bombs on your face to help you reach your goals faster while avoiding all the bullshit. We all know as the weekend arrives, we let loose and enjoy more food and drink. And while there’s nothing...

The Science of Sleep Sleep is one of the strangest things we do each day. The average adult will spend 36 percent of his or her life asleep. For one-third of our time on earth, we transition from the vibrant, thoughtful, active organisms we are during the day and power down into a quiet state of...

Should I Take Creatine on Rest Days? Creatine (monohydrate) is arguably the single most popular sports supplement available with numerous benefits backed by countless studies across a diverse set of populations. Research continues to uncover the numerous benefits of creatine supplementation...

Planks are special. The more you do them, the more they seem to make everything else you do in the gym better. Whether you're trying to smash a PR in a big lift, recover from a back injury, get faster on the field, or simply get better abs, planks can help. Unfortunately, planks get a bad rap...

TIME OFF: PLANNED AND UNPLANNED There are three situations where a serious lifter would take time off from training: A planned deload to help reach peak performance or to recover from overtraining. A short planned break (vacation or trip). An unplanned layoff (sickness or injury). Deloading...