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How to Train Smarter and Rest Harder Gains stalled? Not progressing like you should be? It may not be your workout. It may be your rest days... or lack thereof. Here's why. Build More Muscle on Off Days The way you handle your off days can greatly affect your ability to build muscle and get...

What's the Optimal TUT for Muscular Gains? To get big, you have load up a muscle for 30-60 seconds per set, right? Well, maybe, but there are other ways. Check out the latest science. Surf the internet and you’re bound to see a slew of training recommendations based on the concept of...

Hardgainers, Freaks, and You Are you a hardgainer, a freak, or one of the other 5 types of muscle gainers? Find out here and learn how to lift if you're not gifted. There are seven different kinds of muscle gainers. The term “hardgainer” describes someone who has a poor genetic response to...

It's the most important key to muscle growth. And it'll fry your CNS and lead to injury. Wait, which is it? A little of both. Here's why. You’ve heard that before in bodybuilding circles. Is it true or just a macho catchphrase? Let’s explore it. This idea refers to pushing a set to the point...

12 Ways to Fight Hair Loss Stopping hair loss is possible. And you might even be able to grow some back. Here's a sciency look at 12 treatments. No. In fact, there are numerous types of hair loss that can occur due to different things, such as autoimmune disorders or from using certain...

by Andreas Abelsson Key Points: The calves are often stubborn and refuse to grow, with some people claiming that the size of your calves is determined solely by genetics. A new study compared a different number of weekly sets of calf training: low (6 sets), moderate (9 sets), and high (12...

Let’s face it, when it comes to building muscle, men pack it on faster than women. Not only that, they shed fat at high speed as well. (I know, it’s not fair.) The answer to why men reap faster fitness results compared to women isn’t hard to figure out: hormones. “While testosterone is hailed...

Support muscle growth on the days you aren’t in the gym. By Kris Gethin Active recovery describes the activity you do when you’re not crushing your muscles with resistance training. Hiking through woodlands, cycling down mountains, swimming laps, or taking a yoga class are all examples of...

Patient Care MK-677(Ibutamoren) Review: What is it? Benefits, Side Effects, Where to Buy? By Team - June 26, 202010578 If you are reading this, then you sure ran past the MK-677 GH secretagogue. Wondering what it really is? You are about to discover everything that you need to know about...

A quick flirtation with failure before your main sets can unlock some hidden potential for muscle growth. A brand new study, published in the European Journal of Applied Physiology examined a group of men who performed a set of leg extensions to failure with 20 percent of their one-rep maximum...

With more people taking a sharp turn towards health and fitness by aiming to develop lean muscle mass, enhance their strength and endurance, and lose fat, it is no surprise that the peptide industry is blooming at this particular point in time. Peptides, like CJC-1295, speed up the process for...

What Are Bodybuilding Peptides? The term “peptide” refers to any molecule that consists of between 2 and 50 amino acids chemically linked by peptide bonds. Peptides exist naturally in the body and animal- and plant-based protein sources such as meat, fish, dairy, eggs, milk, soy, oats, pulses...

By Aadam | In 2010, James Krieger conducted a Meta-analysis to find an answer to this question 1 James’ analysis found multiple sets were associated with a 40% greater hypertrophy response compared to single-set training. However. As Brad Schoenfeld pointed out 2: So, James and Brad...

The natural tendency of life is to find stability. In biology we refer to this process as equilibrium or homeostasis. For example, consider your blood pressure. When it dips too low, your heart rate speeds up and nudges your blood pressure back into a healthy range. When it rises too high, your...

5 Muscle-Building Mistakes (And How To Make Gains) By Brad Schoenfeld 1) You Always Train in the Same Rep Range The claim that muscle growth is maximized in a moderate rep range (6-12 reps per set) continues to be a source of debate in the fitness field. Although this theory is backed by some...

IT'S NOT JUST ABOUT "TRAINING LEGS" Pain. Suffering. Lactic-acid paralysis. Some workouts not only tax your muscles, they also challenge your mental toughness, testing your courage and even your character. High-rep leg specialization is a badge of hardcore bodybuilding and will shred you...

Curious about HGH peptides? This promising class of compounds is the subject of many studies that indicate numerous therapeutic benefits. In this ultimate guide, we detail all you need to know about these popular research peptides. We’ll explain: What is peptide therapy? What are HGH...

With an aging population, there has been a definite uptick in interest in anti-aging peptides. While they cannot perform miracles, therapeutic peptides may address some of the factors contributing to premature cellular aging. Breakthroughs in peptide research could lead to more products on the...

Among the many uses and types of therapeutic peptides, the topic of peptides for muscle growth is drawing increased interest among the research community and the public at large. Any gym-goer knows that building muscle is difficult on the best of days, and requires dedication to a strict...

Trenbolone is an AAS that requires no introduction. If this is the first time you hear about it, I have no idea how you ended up here… It is no secret that Tren is extremely anabolic and capable of providing amazing gains in muscle mass, but there is a seldom mentioned property of Trenbolone...