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Are you ready to cut some body fat while maintaining muscle mass? Well, if that’s the case, this cutting diet plan is perfect for your needs. When you think of losing fat, you imagine yourself on a treadmill or spending hours at the gym. The truth is that exercise isn’t the only way to lose...

Aside from working out and making dietary changes, using creatine may help bodybuilders to build muscles faster. Creatine is one of the most popular supplements taken by bodybuilders to build muscle and enhance strength and performance. Athletes at all levels (both professional and amateur)...

Do you want to build muscle, enhance your fitness, or improve your athletic performance? How about getting complete nutrition from food products and avoiding toxic chemicals? If you answered “Yes” to any of these questions, there is no better option than creatine. Creatine is one of...

Over the course of your bodybuilding journey, you have been told consuming the right amount of protein per day is important to build muscles. However, protein is among the most costly of the macros and is the hardest to find naturally. Therefore, most bodybuilders resort to using protein powder...

Chris Hemsworth’s journey to becoming Thor wasn’t an easy one. The Australian actor almost gave up on his dream of being a famous actor after his first audition for the role of Thor. Here’s what he had to say about it: “I didn’t really get in touch with my masculinity for a while, probably...

It’s no secret that you need to work out if you’re looking to get a lean body, lose weight or have an excellent physique. However, choosing the proper workout set can be daunting, making working out sometimes overwhelming. Also, the types of workout sets you may need to go through can seem...

MUSCLE RECOVERY Muscle recovery is a vital part of your body’s healing process. It’s the time between workouts when your muscles are most vulnerable, and the more time you give them to heal, the better. After all, if you don’t give your muscles enough time to recover from an intense...

This story has been told a few thousand times, but we’ll go again. In his bodybuilding heyday, Arnold Schwarzenegger was so embarrassed by the size of his calves that he cut off all his training pants at the knees (or maybe he just wore shorts) to shame himself into calf training. History tells...

When you settle down for a meal, your hunger might override your concern for its nutritional balance. Understanding the fundamentals of macronutrients and their corresponding calorie content can assist you in crafting well-rounded meals. Although calories aren’t an ingredient in your food...

Are you looking to boost your fitness, support muscle recovery, or enhance your daily nutrition? Protein powder might be the answer you’ve been searching for! Protein powder is an invaluable tool in a bodybuilder’s arsenal, offering many benefits that can enhance your performance, promote...

Q: When putting together your scheme of exercises for a muscle group on a given day, what are some of the things you consider? A: Interesting question and one that should be asked or thought about more often. One thing I never do is head to the gym without a solid game plan in mind. In fact, I...

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...

ADVERTISEMENT Are you spending a lot of time at the gym trying to keep your ripped abs and biceps in top shape? All that effort can still head easily downhill. Clearly, a healthy diet and a balanced lifestyle are the first steps to take full advantage of your training efforts. However, there...

Is it optimal to perform full or partial range of motion (ROM) reps? In a study by Gerard McMahon and colleagues, the aim was to identify the differences between training with a full ROM compared to a partial ROM. Recreationally active study participants in their late teens and early 20s...

There is no denying the recurring enquiries Lipstick Lifters receives about fat loss. And while our primary objective has and always will be the weight on the bar; we simply cannot ignore this demand from our audience. So here we are, about to reveal the not so big secret that is low impact...

You’ve just received a magic lamp. Congrats! Rub it three times, and you can choose one of two wishes: 1. Gain muscle without adding any body fat. You just train, eat, and slabs of muscle layer onto your body. You don’t have to eat outrageous amounts of food and the muscle keeps packing on. 2...

1. LOAD ONLY MATTERS TO YOUR EGO It feels weird to say this as someone who used to chase every single pound and point. But unless you’re competing, it’s true. You get stronger and bigger muscles through mechanical tension. And how much load you need to create this tension varies dramatically. A...

by Andreas Abelsson Lifting weights is the best way to get strong and build an impressive physique. However, those are not the only benefits of strength training. Whether you’re a general fitness enthusiast, bodybuilder, or new to exercise, the advantages of strength training extend to everyone...

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...

I’ve been a gymrat for over a decade. Trust me when I tell you, I’ve made every mistake in the book after many failed diet and training attempts that left me feeling frustrated, hopeless and questioning if I will ever achieve my fitness goals. In the process I learned the importance of having a...