One of the keys to muscle growth is increasing strength. As a very general rule of thumb, the stronger someone is, the more muscle mass they will tend to have. The reason I say this is a general guide is that other factors contribute to both strength and muscle size, some of the pound-for-pound strongest […]
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Shrugs are arguably the biggest ego lift in the gym. As the range of motion (ROM) is so short, it’s easy to load the bar up and put up some significant weight with a barbell or dumbbell shrug. While this looks impressive, especially when people have 400lb+ on the bar, is it really translating to
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If you’ve come across this article, chances are you’ve looked into the benefits of cardio or training on an empty stomach (or fasted to be more technical). The basic concept is that by doing cardio or training in a fasted state, you’ll force the body to use stored body fat as a source of energy
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For many supplements, timing is often a hotly debated topic as to when you should take certain supplements, and whether or not timing even matters at all! When it comes to potency, effectiveness, and absorption, timing can be a major factor but not necessarily for all supplements. L-Carnitine is not considered to be an essential
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Over the last decade, Crossfit has burst into global popularity taking a hybrid approach between Olympic weightlifting, cardiovascular conditioning, and general/functional strength training. Tight-knit communities formed as Crossfit strikes a good balance between individual competition and a collective team effort with athletes pushing each other on despite the competitive element. While it’s a hugely popular
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