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We all know that the spine is the part of the body that basically needs the most attention to avoid back and spinal injury, and it usually hubs the most common areas of safety concern and general TLC. There’s no question that pulling or pushing weight with horrible posture will be a first class...

It’s one of the situations no one wants to be in—getting a hernia from lifting weights or being athletic is a horrible experience, requiring surgical repair. It’s a long road to recovery—one that’s trustworthy as long as you stick to the process and take your time through it. As far as...

By Bret Contreras Today, I’m going to share a discussion on Facebook that I recently had with Todd Hargrove and Greg Lehman. I’m not always confident with my understanding of things, but I’ve developed great “go-to guys” over the years when I’m seeking answers in various topics, and Todd and...

Have you ever wondered how many calories are in a pound of fat? While this generalization is reasonable, it is not very precise. So, how many calories does a pound (of body fat or muscle mass) really contain? Does a static model make sense for projecting calorie intake to lose weight? Let's...

Gynecomastia, or as it's more informally known, gyno, is nature's equivalent of using a Sharpie to deface a pretty painting. Not only do these "man boobs" mar what might otherwise be an impressive male physique, they also cause damage to a man's confidence and self-esteem. Imagine (or maybe you...

OUT OF HARMONY Antagonist and agonist muscles oppose each other and have opposite functions. Think biceps and triceps: while one muscle contracts, the other relaxes. Unfortunately for most people, these muscles aren't living in perfect harmony. Individual genetics, training styles, movement...

What if aging was optional? With the advances in Regenerative Medicine, it could be! By using your own cells to restore and repair damaged tissue, you could slow down the aging process and maintain your youthful appearance and health. Imagine a world where you could choose to age gracefully or...

AAS Related Acronyms Acronym Meaning Notes X/X/Y/Y Week 1 daily dose/Week 2 daily dose/Week 3 daily dose/Week 4 daily dose. Example: 40/40/20/20 = 40mg per day for week 1, 40mg per day for week 2, 20mg per day for week 3, 20mg per day for week 4. Used in reference to Nolva, Clomid, or...

Insulin-like Growth Factor-1 (IGF-1), also known as Somatomedin-C, is a polypeptide growth factor that is a member of the insulin family of peptides. IGF-1 includes 70 amino acids with a molecular weight of 7649 Daltons. Similar to insulin, which has 51 amino acids, IGF-1 has an A and B chain...

NNMT Inhibitor Caused Weight Loss and Reduced Adipose Tissue Mass in Mice. "Consistent with these results, histological analysis of the EWAT [epididymal white adipose tissue] from treated DIO mice had 1. "> 30% decrease in adipocyte size... 2. > 40% decrease in adipocyte volume (data not...

Charles Staley, Strength Training, 5 Acute, catastrophic injuries resulting from weight training are thankfully, rare. For those of us with chronic, painful, “non-descript” injuries however, that fact is less than comforting. There’s nothing more frustrating than that all-too-familiar “it...

*Disclaimer: This was originaly wrote 6 years ago for entertainment purposes only.* When you think of people who are addicted to smoking cigarettes, what type of person do you envision? I personally think of someone thin, drawn, and hyper-active. When you hear about people trying to quit...

Fat (adipose) is an intriguing organ system due to its multitude of bodily functions. The body contains several types of adipose tissue that vary by function and location. Most of the fat tissue humans possess is comprised of white adipocytes which are primarily responsible for secretion of...

Transitioning out of a strict fat-loss diet is a very serious and sometimes detrimental time period. It’s usually the novices and inexperienced individuals who get hit with the harsh reality of post-dieting weight gain, (namely fat & water). Depression, lack of self-control, and lethargy...

All you need to know about tendonitis and muscle building. Outlines the symptoms, common causes, rehab etc. A must read if you suffer from tendonitis. As muscle builders push their bodies to the limits muscle injuries become more common. Tendonitis is becoming an increasing problem for...

Design your workouts to suit different types of muscle requirements. The more you know about your muscles, the bigger you can build them. We train them. But how much do we know about them. And how do we know what type of muscle fibers we have in the muscle we are training; by knowing what muscle...

Deep Tissue Massage Therapy (DTMT) Deep Tissue Massage is a type of massage therapy that focuses on realigning deeper layers of muscles & connective tissue. It is especially helpful for chronically tense & overused areas, which can occur anywhere in the body depending on which training regiment...

Found this article written by a physician on another site and thought it was interesting..... Scar tissue can form in the muscles from many different things, but injections are probably the #1 cause of it in most bodybuilders who use AAS.. Anyone who has rotated their injection sites around...

It stands to reason that if you build a monster engine, you better upgrade the brakes and radiator. Due to the larger muscle mass in strength and power athletes, new modalities must be found to help their bodies hold up to the trauma of maximum effort while mitigating injury risk. One approach...

Ever actually inject into scar tissue? Not go through it.... But actually into it........ Holy fucking shit.... Worst fucking pain ever..... Didn't even mean to but God damn I'll never even accidentally do that shit again. Burned like hot lava for almost 15 minutes it's was awful. Am I the only...