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Tip 1: Focus On Lifting More Weight Over Time The first bodybuilding tip that will make the single biggest difference on your rate of muscle gain is whether you are able to consecutively add more weight to the bar. It's not going to matter how many fancy principles you use, if you aren't...

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Being your best entails more than just working out hard. These healing techniques are essential if you want to stay competitive. Too many men believe that exercise is the only factor. I would never have been able to develop the physique I have—and same for many friends I have in their 40s who...

CREATING INTRA-ABDOMINAL PRESSURE ⁣ Here's how a simple breathing technique can help you lift heavier weights in a much more stronger set up. ⁣ ⁣ "Intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) has been suggested to increase lumbar stability by assisting with the formation of a “rigid cylinder” through the...

Hey everybody, just joined...a little about me. I am 64, 208, 5'10". Been lifting for over 40 years. Just became a part of my life routine, I guess. Kinda been my stress reliever. After reading several forums and posts on this site, I realized I needed to join. Lots of good info, and maybe I...

While some methods of training are tried and true, the truth is that not every training method works the same for everyone. Many people seek a certain physique for themselves, but sometimes their body just does not respond to the common types of training. The most common training systems...

Rep Tempos Science - Some believe you need train explosively to maximize how many reps. Whereas others train with a slow rep tempo to increase time under tension. What's more beneficial? Swipe left for details on rep tempo science. - When gaining muscle is the goal, a range of rep tempos work. A...

Hey guys So I'm a 61 yr old now, been cruising on Test for 8 months now, 250mg week. Now I have hernia surgery PLUS surgery to close a diastatis recti where my surgeon may have to fillet me from ribcage to around pubics if he cant do it arthroscopically. That being said, will be off lifting for...

It has definitely a rough year for most of us, for me it's just been picking back up to back to normal the last couple weeks financially. I got 33% more hours back at my main job (at 66% now), I received a good offer for a 2nd per diem job & got a couple weeks done there as well. Here's to a...

Train the Same Muscle Two Days in a Row? – You CAN train the same muscle group two days in a row. This method of double stimulation prolongs muscle protein synthesis, leads to enhanced feedback in muscle, and triggers greater muscle responsiveness. The second session is there to enhance the...

Off topic from lifting but given the recent pandemic and shit i am forced to work from home. So i went back into trading full time since my job has me on leave. Stock market can be amazing i have made more doing it than working lol but sometimes ya lose and well that blows. anyone else get...

Only two types of people will be life-long lifters. The first includes those people who truly love lifting and have developed a passion for it. The second type includes those who are able to connect the benefits of lifting to what they truly care about most. For them, lifting supports deeper...

LAT STRETCH VARIATIONS . 📚 These 3 dynamic stretches aim to target the Latissimus Doris muscle, which if tight could lead to lower back extension when lifting the arm overhead. This muscle spans from the lower back region (thoracolumbar region) to the arm. These stretches should be done with a...

Citrulline is an aminoacid with an important role in the urea cycle. Taking citrulline increases levels of ornithine and arginine and improves the nitric oxide metabolism. It can be used where NO is relevant (ED, athletic performance and cardiovascular health). ♥️ Citrulline is produced in our...

When someone loses weight, their metabolism decreases no matter what. This is because their energy intake is lower and their body size is lower. However, there is something called metabolic adaptation where that person's basal metabolic rate actually decreases further than what is expected...

While some segments are designed to be more stable/mobile than others, it is important to encourage movement in the spine (assuming it is controlled and not under excessive loads) to promote healthy joint function and longevity. The thoracic spine specifically requires an adequate amount of...

Most lifters would probably agree that music helps motivate them during their workouts. If you’re one that doesn’t listen to music during training, you might want to start. This study found that subjects who listened to their own music performed significantly more repetitions to failure at 75%...

Eccentric Vs. Concentric training. Which Is Better? How should you think about the benefits during lifting (concentric) and lowering (eccentric) of the weight during your workout? Resistance training involves two types of movements, concentric and eccentric. Concentric movement is...

How to Lift with Bad Joints Try these workarounds to keep you in the gym when you're feeling a little banged up. Lift hard for long enough and you'll eventually have some joint pain. Whether it's the knee, shoulder, lower back, or wrist, something will probably flare up. Now, you could pop...

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