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One of the most repeated phrases in fitness is the concept that “consistency is key,” and while that’s true, it doesn’t take into account the fact that sometimes, for whatever reason, we are forced to take a break from the barbell. But how long can we stay away from the gym before our...

Primo is one that I haven’t run. I’ve always wanted to an I think it’s time. I finally finished my recent cycle. Going back to just test for a few weeks then get bloods. What are your experiences with a primo run. What did you run with it, dosages and length for effectiveness?

What’s your go to for cutting weight. As I’m not slowly but let’s say you have 6 weeks to cut 15-20 lbs. obviously eating correctly and cardio is a must. But what supplements/gear are you taking for this cut? My biggest problem with cutting weight for competition is keeping my strength. As I...

Gain an inch on your biceps while building a rock-solid upper body with simple chin-up progressions. Chin-Ups for Pure Muscle Growth There are two problems with most chin-up programs: They're usually designed to help you increase the number of chins you can do, not increase muscle mass. While...

Effort vs. Volume vs. Load: What's the best way to build muscle? Effort, load, or volume-based training? Here's what you need to know. Note: I examined effort-based hypertrophy training 610 in Part 1 of this series. In the next installment, we’ll look at load-based training. But first, let’s dig...

A buddy of mine is running a combo I’ve never tried. Wanted some opinions. He has used a decent amount of gear over the years and his diet is really good and trains hard. Even does cardio regularly ha. He doing Test, Deca and Mast E. It’s a 15, possible 20 week cycle. All the extras on hand...

Written By Glycomann (WCBB) One of the reasons I really like this site is that there are some mature older guys, and younger guys, around here that seem to have a lot of this game figured out and for the better. Bouncing around the boards I see most of the younger guys never coming off steroids...

THE UNOFFICIAL HOW TO DO PCT THREAD first off i would like to say that people keep asking which PCT should i do for a sust cycle (this is an exapmle) PCT is the same no mater what you take there is no specific PCT set for different compounds. If you are having a long cycle then the PCT will be...

There is more than one way to skin a fat cat. A recent study published in the Journal Of Sports Science And Medicine compared a low-carb weight-loss plan versus a traditional “clean eating” strategy. Over 12 weeks, one group ate only 30 gram of carbs a day for the first four weeks and then added...

WHAT’S A DELOAD, AND WHEN DO YOU NEED ONE? Feeling a little fatigued in training? What could it be? Your sleep, nutrition, and stress catching up? Or have you been pushing it too hard in training and it’s time for a deload week? If you’ve been in Persist for more than a few weeks, you may be...

So...I know I'm going to get flamed for this. But I've never had bloodwork done while on cycle. The first time I ran gear i planned on it but my results were so substantial that I just told myself "what's the point? It's obviously legit". Also, many years ago I was an absolute shit show on...

A recent six-month crossover study had subjects perform three months of low-load training and three months of moderate-load training, in a randomized order. The researchers found that lean mass gains were similar during the first and last three months of training, in contrast with other...

To be successful with a diet, you not only need to know when to make diet adjustments but when to take diet breaks also. A diet break refers to a planned period of 7–14 days, where we increase calorie intake and loosen the counting restrictions we place on ourselves. They help break up the...

Mini-cuts are a vital tool in your muscle-building toolbox. Learn why they are so effective in long-term muscle growth and how to use them to help reach your goals. A mini-cut is a short-term, aggressive fat loss phase. They are a vital tool in your muscle-building toolbox. I know a fat loss...

There was a time when the image of masculinity was characterized by super-hero like size, round muscle bellies, and low body fat percentages. The former ideal physique was epitomized by Sly Stallone or perhaps even Arnold in Commando. These men sculpted physiques that not only looked strong, but...

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...

THE BASICS OF BACK CYCLING Back cycling is purposefully overtraining yourself for a short period of time, then pulling back to allow your body to super-compensate with muscular growth. It's not the same as "muscle confusion," which is simply a haphazard changing of routines without rhyme or...

If you're carrying a little more fat than you'd like right now and you've got something coming up – a vacation, a photoshoot, a Tinder date – we've got you covered. Here's some advice from five fitness experts who know a thing or two about fat loss and physique transformation. But first...

TIME OFF: PLANNED AND UNPLANNED There are three situations where a serious lifter would take time off from training: A planned deload to help reach peak performance or to recover from overtraining. A short planned break (vacation or trip). An unplanned layoff (sickness or injury). Deloading...

BIG UPS I get asked a lot of questions from trainees. Here are the four most frequent: How can I improve my bench? How can I lose fat while gaining muscle? How can I improve my vertical jump? Coach, why does it burn when I pee? Okay, I'm kidding about that last one, but the first few really...