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In the golden age of bodybuilding, magazines were keen to report on the training programs of the most acclaimed champions. Idols such as Arnold Schwarzenegger, Franco Columbu, and Dave Draper often had their success attributed to their exceedingly high training volume. Arnold himself attested...

Trip your anabolic ignition switch with the right nutritional choices after a workout By George L. Redmon PhD All of the body’s important recovery and adaptive processes require specific nutrients to proceed optimally. For this reason, the period immediately following a workout is the most...

Many physique athletes stay away from cardio in fear that it will burn up their precious muscle. A new study, published in the journal PLoS One, followed two groups of trained male subjects. One group switched off between performing continuous cycling (varying between 30 and 60 minutes,) or...

In bodybuilding, training splits are the backbone of a successful workout routine. They allow you to incorporate compound and isolation exercises targeting larger and smaller muscle groups differently. As a result, you gain strength and muscles and create a more balanced and aesthetic physique...

As athletes push their bodies to achieve peak performance, the risk of injuries becomes an inherent part of their journey. These injuries often restrict their training intensity and workout type, hindering muscle development and strength. Prolonged injuries can lead to extended periods of...

Muscle soreness is a common condition most bodybuilders experience after engaging in physical activity, particularly when they perform exercises that their body is not accustomed to or at an intensity level beyond their usual routine. It causes pain, discomfort, stiffness, and tenderness to the...

Create and govern the perfect anabolic environment with this little-known supplement At Labrada Nutrition, we feel that these systemic enzymes offer bodybuilders a real quantum leap for greater muscular development. They reduce inflammation and soreness after training, and they increase your...

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...

Ive decided to post it because a number of times i see people asking what an abbreviation means. And maybe you guys could add all the abbreviations you know... 17 AA = 17 Alpha Alkylated AAS = Anabolic Androgenic Steroid Abduction = moving a limb away from the midline of the body. An example is...

Discipline and dedication are principles that you are going to have to master if you are serious about bodybuilding, being consistent with your diet and training will help you succeed in achieving your goals. Don't have tunnel vision in thinking you will only build muscle if your taking AAS...

First - if your new to this and you dont get through this whole list, put down the vial, the needle and walk away. You lack the initiative to even get started 1) Your under 25 (ish). Your natty test is still likely high, and you probably still have room to grow. You may not have spent the...

In the bodybuilding arena, where size and aesthetics collide, a force stands above all others – testosterone. Bodybuilders are no stranger to testosterone use as it has been around for decades. In this article, we dive headfirst into the dynamic world of Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT)...

Is Testosterone Replacement Therapy a Good Choice for Bodybuilding? Chris Dickerson won the Mr. Olympia bodybuilding competition at age 43. That’s 13 years after men’s testosterone levels begin to drop. How, then, is the average age of Mr. Olympia winners 34 years old? To combat the age-related...

In today’s post-COVID-19 world, physical activity is more of a necessity than an option. To deal with stress and maintain an excellent work-life balance, one has to stay sharp, active, and healthy physically and mentally. For some, a good diet and some minutes of exercise are enough. However, a...

A list of the unheralded benefits associated with protein you may have never heard of. By Sarah Butcher Proteins are one of the primary building blocks of a viable and healthy diet that’s essential for building muscle, but you already knew that. Regardless, there are a lot of other reasons...

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...

Try these night-time high-rep sets to induce rapid muscle growth. By Tony Estrada Let’s face it: If this article supported a theory that drinking bull semen guaranteed the drinker five pounds of new lean muscle mass each week, more than a few of us would try it. If it really worked, I’d...

Four to eight weeks of this workout will result in arms growth and tight T-shirts. By Michael Schletter, CSCS*D, NSCA-CPT*D Curls, rope pressdowns, reverse curls, dips and done. Sound like a familiar arm workout? It’s probably because that’s the one you see everyone doing all the time, so...

WITH THE POPULARITY OF 24/7 FITNESS CENTERS AND HOME GYMS, ONE CAN SEEMINGLY GET IN AN EXERCISE SESSION WHENEVER CONVENIENT FOR THEIR LIFESTYLE. While it’s good to get in the reps whenever you can, is there a specific time of day better suited for exercise? The answer, according to science...

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...