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  1. Presser

    Why it’s necessary to CRUISE/DISCONTINUE a steroid cycle for optimal health!

    So, you have decided that you want to use steroids for muscular development beyond what nature intended. Good, me too! When I first began running gear I was a fairly lean 205 lbs at a height of 5'9″. I had put in serious work in hard training and adequate nutrition before the thought ever...
  2. drtbear1967

    Pulldown or Rows?

    Bodybuilders often rely on muscle activation data to figure out how to train a certain muscle group. However, when it comes to the lats, we have a ton of studies showing similar activation in rows and pulldowns with a variety of grip widths. So why do bodybuilders still use both types of...
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    Pain tighness when doing abs

    So i have a difficult Time training abs crunches puts a lot of strain on my lower back and movements like bicycle kicks or leg raises put a lot of strain on my hips my legs aren’t very flexible I’ve never been flexible with my legs but right below my lower abs right where the hip in the groin...
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  5. drtbear1967

    Muscle Recovery - Heat or Ice

    An ongoing debate in sports sciences is whether cold or heat therapy is more effective for improving recovery. Although the studies we have on the topic are not conclusive, there are a few interesting findings that I would like to share with you. - When it comes to heat therapy, a 2017 study on...
  6. drtbear1967

    LAT STRETCH

    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...
  7. drtbear1967

    Metabolic Adaption not damage.

    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...
  8. drtbear1967

    Hip Flexor Tightness

    Hip flexor tightness can happen for many reasons but it always seems to cause problems if it sticks around for long enough. Sometimes it can cause back pain, sometimes hip pain, sometimes knee pain, and sometimes it doesn’t cause any pain at all. . In this example we will say I have tightness...
  9. drtbear1967

    Lower Body - Sliders

    SLIDER: LOWER EXTREMITIEs . Sliders are a great addition to a workout routine for lower extremity training. This series primarily focuses on isolating one leg, keeping the core engaged at all times, keeping the knee stable, working the quadriceps and glute muscles while utilizing sliders. . You...
  10. drtbear1967

    Spine Mobility

    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...
  11. Metal85

    Anyone worrying about infected gear?

    Anyone else thinking along these lines w all these different & current viruses that have spread quickly. Keep in mind the numbers you read if not alarming like (only 11 tested positive, but only 99 were tested) make sure you have a comparitive value for a percentage base. Side bar*** If you...
  12. drtbear1967

    QL Variations

    QL VARIATIONS . The quadratus lumborum (QL) is a muscle that runs diagonally in your lower back from your vertebrae and last rib to your pelvis. It has various functions such as spinal side bending, pelvic lifting, spinal extension and anterior pelvic tilting. When it comes to low back pain...
  13. drtbear1967

    Type of Cardio you do and when can influence your results

    How the type of cardio you do (and when) can influence your results. - There's good evidence indicating the interference effect is local [2, 3]. Lower body dominant cardio (specifically, running and cycling) doesn't interfere with upper body muscle development. So one effective way to program...
  14. jimbosmith316

    Why Dietary Cholesterol Does Not Matter (For Most People)

    Why Dietary Cholesterol Does Not Matter (For Most People) Written by Kayla McDonell, RD on September 26, 2019 OVERVIEW High blood cholesterol levels are a known risk factor for heart disease. For decades, people have been told that the dietary cholesterol in foods raises blood cholesterol...
  15. drtbear1967

    Insulin Sensitivity and Abs

    You may be one of those poor bastards that retains a roll of fat around his waist no matter how much you diet and how lean you get. That "tubey" look may reflect insulin resistance. While your instinct might be to adopt a low-carb diet, it doesn't fix the problem. What's more, a chronic low-carb...
  16. drtbear1967

    Nicotinamide N-Methyltransferase (NNMT)

    theguerrillachemist There is a fairly new area for obesity that involves an enzyme known as nicotinamide N-methyltransferase(NNMT), which is known to be unregulated in white adipose tissue. NNMT helps regulate the detoxification of certain compounds like methionine(homomethionine), via...
  17. drtbear1967

    Bench Hack

    The barbell bench press is a popular horizontal push exercise that trains your chest, triceps, and front deltoids. But when some people perform the bench press, they tend to feel shoulder discomfort. In this case, I suggest you check your form. A common cause for shoulder pain during the bench...
  18. drtbear1967

    100 Rep Leg Press - Just do it.

    100 Rep Leg Presses, Every Training Day – Start every workout (not just leg workouts but all of them) with 100 reps on the leg press. Use a very light weight. You might even want to start with the empty sled and try to get all 100 reps unbroken using a moderate speed and tempo. Don't go slow...
  19. drtbear1967

    Why Chewing your food is important.

    Does chewing impact the digestion and absorption of your food? ⁣ ⁣ ⏱Different types of protein can have different digestion speeds, which is an important factor for the muscle protein synthetic response (the muscle growth response). However, protein digestion speed may not only depend on the...
  20. drtbear1967

    Shoulder Warm Up Variations

    💥SHOULDER WARM UP VARIATIONS💥 . 📚The shoulder is a ball and socket joint which means it can lack stability as well as be highly susceptible to injury. This series primarily focuses on dynamically warming up the shoulder and increasing mobility. . ✅ you will need a squat rack and barbell to...
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