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People like to get hung up on the “ideal” number of reps per set when training for growth. Research has shown that there really is no “ideal;” you can grow in just about any repetition range as long as you train close to failure. Now, some repetition ranges will be better for improving strength...

Most bodybuilders understand that the deltoids can be divided into three regions. Interestingly enough, research has shown that these regions can be further divided, with both the middle and posterior head having three distinct subregions. Therefore, the middle deltoid head plays a role in...

Go Heavy, Retain Muscle – You've been training hard while trying to gain as much muscle as possible. Now that you're on a diet you must give your body a reason to hold on to this new muscle. High-intensity strength exercises (70-100% range) are better than low-intensity exercises (40-70% range)...

How To Do It Set up in a good stiff-legged deadlift position. Make sure you're "aware" of your hamstrings and you're not putting strain on your lower back. Use two moderately heavy dumbbells that you can hold at the top position of a dumbbell row at maximum range of motion. This is your...

Iso-Holds – This is a classic movement that's been all but forgotten. I'm bringing them back with a twist Tom Platz taught me. While visiting him, we did iso-holds, but while in the hold position, Tom actually applied additional pressure, making me "tense" the muscle even more. This is probably...

Muscle gains can also be specific to the range of motion used. This study found that quarter squats emphasized the upper thigh whereas full squats developed the entire thigh. Therefore, changing the range of motion in an exercise can be an effective method of targeting certain regions of the...

Gains in muscle size are specific to the range of motion used. Partial range of motion movements will only isolate a specific portion of the muscle whereas full range of motion typically develops the entire muscle – both quarter and full squats resulted in similar upper thigh growth but only...

Blood Work Basics These days, the Internet is flooded with information from reliable sources citing the ill health effects of bodybuilding drugs, and while the number of people who get regular bloodwork to diagnose potential issues is growing, there is still a substantial percentage of the...

For the pec major to get a complete contraction there has to be a bit of internal rotation. . By letting the shoulders come forward it allows some motion to occur on down the entire arm. When you look down at your hands your thumbs should be pointing slightly towards your body and your pinky’s...

Doesn’t matter who you are or what goals you have, you’ve probably plateaued at one point. It’s possible you’re plateaued at this very moment. . We tend to stick to the things we are pretty good at. Strength athletes stick to reps under 5. Bodybuilders stick to reps in the 8-12 range. Endurance...

Don’t quit doing an exercise just because it hurts. . Let me say this again. If you’re doing an exercise and it begins to hurt, and it has not hurt in the past, then your body is trying to make you aware of something. The pain you feel is your body’s way of saying, “Pay attention to me...

What Dosage is Good for TRT? -By BigZ @ MuscleChemistry.com There has been a lot of discussion as to what dosage is good for TRT lately on many boards, and I see worrisome posts from people who don't seem to be getting proper care from their doctor regarding TRT. As far as testosterone and...

I came off all gear (test/tren) about 4 months ago, did PCT, I was fine. But I did notice not great libido on cycle, and much worse off cycle, to the point that it completely crashed for several weeks after PCT before coming back up a tiny bit. I lost about 4kg (90kg on cycle, 86kg now) which...

I've been seeing a lot of activity elsewhere with people posting things about using an AI is inherently bad with some agreeing and some disagreeing. I'm not sure I've seen any direct studies that support their conclusions. I'd think that if your estrogen/E2 is extremely high then you'd need an...

I have a couple of questions guys and this forum was recommended to me as having a great home brew section. Any safety precautions that should be put in place when handling large quantities of Metribolone? With the average dosage being 0.5-2mg it does concern me handling 25g + of this powder...

You've heard this rule before: always, always, always use a full range of motion. The truth? Once you're past the newbie stage and your goal is muscle growth, partial reps have their place. . Why the Rule Was Created: Going through a full range of motion is most optimal for hypertrophy and...

For hamstring size, do both a heavy load, lower-rep range and a higher rep range. . 1 – Heavy, Low Reps: Your hamstrings are primarily fast-twitch dominant. This may contribute to the massive hamstring development in sprint athletes. In the gym, this means you should incorporate heavy...

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Load and Repetition RangeIf a set of repetitions is performed to failure, it makes little to no difference how much weight (load) you use. This comes with the caveat that there are limits to this. For instance, if you choose a weight with which you can do 30 reps, or 1 rep, these are unlikely to...

I have been making comments about my ED problems for well over a year. Well, I think I have finally got the answer. Had blood work done and my Estradiol is highly elevated. The range I should be in is 7.6-42.6. Mine was 265.8!! Would arimidex be something I should be taking? If so, how much? .5...