muscle

Whether we’re ready or not, summertime has officially arrived and millions of people have already begun trading in their sweatshirts for their swimsuits. For some, hotter months means hitting the gym more to shave off some unwanted winter weight that’s been hiding underneath those oversized...

As US Army veteran and IFBB Pro, Jeremy Potvin is recovering from a partial distal bicep tendon rupture with a technique known as Blood Flow Restriction training or BFR to get back into flexing shape, M&F takes a closer look. “Blood Flow Restriction training safely prevents low-oxygen blood...

Top 10 lists are difficult because so many great options are left out, and this is the case for the 10 top glute exercises. So many great exercises target this vital muscle group that it’s hard to include them all. But Sir-Mix-A-Lot doesn’t care about the process; he cares about the result, a...

by Christian Thibaudeau Follow the Laws, Get Better Results I’m known for my detailed content, but let’s do something different. Here are twenty-one quick truths based on my experience, observation, and education. Training, Muscle, and Strength The simplest training program done with a high...

The Beta-Alanine Advantage It does what creatine can't – it prolongs muscle performance in activities that last longer than 60 seconds. Take creatine consistently and it'll support your ATP-PCr energy system so you can do more reps. The trouble is, once your set extends beyond 60 seconds...

by Andreas Abelsson When you’re looking to build muscle fast, certain factors have a greater impact than others. How you structure your training, your choice of exercises, your diet, your recovery strategies, and your mental attitude all play critical roles in your quest to pack on the lean...

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...