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There are three types of stretches: . 1. PNF stretching involves stretching to a point, then flexing the muscle before relaxing into a deeper stretch. . 2. Dynamic stretching (DS) involves moving into a stretch and back out of a stretch in a controlled manor. . 3. Static stretching (SS) is...

I've never understood why bodybuilders apply 21's only to their biceps. The way I see it, 21's are a simple and versatile overload technique that can easily be applied to almost any strength exercise. As a refresher, 21's are usually performed by doing 7 partial reps at the top of the range of...

In a perfect world, eating more food would directly correlate to more lean muscle mass. Unfortunately, it doesn't work that way. Except for those on steroids who are able to elevate protein synthesis around the clock, natural lifters need a moderate surplus to avoid gaining too much fat. What...

This is a great exercise to improve the size of your biceps, yet it's rarely used, mostly because it doesn't allow for a lot of weight to be lifted and some egos just can't deal with that. Also, this exercise requires perfect form and control – things the average gym-bro doesn't have. . The drag...

People often associate a shredded physique (low body fat) with strength and athleticism. While you may look like ‘you don't even lift’ with your shirt on, being shredded exudes power and physical prowess when you're bare-chested. __ 🎛But what's going on beneath those carved-up muscles? __ 🔬To...

themusclephd ◾️Hot peppers contain capsaicin which elevates metabolism by increasing brown fat induced metabolism. It's hard to consume a lot of red peppers, however sweeter red peppers contain capsidoids which also elevate metabolism the same way. - 💥This study found that it took 1.5 mg to...

Testosterone injections aren't generally discussed as a first line treatment when starting TRT / HRT Testosterone delivery methods such as; gels (Androgel and Testim), creams, pills (Andriol), pellets and patches sadly are always talked about first. This is the reality of big pharma and their...

Has anyone used cholesterol meds while on cycle to keep levels at a good range?

There's up to 10% more muscle activity in the decline version versus the flat version of the triceps extension or skull crusher. More muscle activity means more muscle fiber recruitment. That means more fibers are stimulated to grow. This might be in part because the triceps are stretched more...

Lat Pull-Down Basicshttp://www.fitnessandpower.com/training/bodybuilding-exercises/back-exercises/5-lat-pull-variations-complete-lat-development Aesthetics aside, the benefits of having a strong back are innumerable and range from better posture and improved spine health to injury prevention and...

Medical Uses of Testosterone and Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT)Testosterone and its associated derivatives and analogues hold a plethora of medical application for the treatment of an almost infinite amount of conditions, debilitations, and diseases. There exist so many applications in...

Well I finally got my estrogen checked range was 40-115 however I had read that range should be between 20-55 and 25 is a good spot of many. I’m at 85 with a test level of 1137

I have a question regarding some pain I just notice I have on my right pec muscle.. last night I was planning my workout for today I started to press on my chest to see if I wasn’t sore for the workout. As soon a I pressed I felt a pain right between the pec and armpit.. there is no bruising at...

When does it become dangerous to have high hemoglobin? I donated today and I was at 19.3 the Red Cross said the cut off is 20. I’ve heard that testosterone raises it however I’ve been the same range with a test level of 299 or 1400

themusclephd ◾️BFR works by getting a large pump, and lots of metabolic stress. It doesn’t work because of how heavy you lift. - 💥If you select weights under 30-40 % of your 1RM studies show you can’t recruit the larger muscle fibers. So try and lift in a 40-50 % 1RM range.

Cable crossovers are usually seen only in large, well-equipped gyms or heavy-iron gyms. The cable crossover unit requires a large area in the gym, and it’s not usually selected by average trainees, as it’s considered more of an advanced exercise. Cable crossovers are usually the last exercise...

Your goal when you walk into the gym is simple: get stronger. If getting stronger isn't your goal, you'll miss out on muscle gains as well as the obvious strength gains. Every muscle building and fat-burning technique is limited if you don't start with a great strength base. Think of it like...

Well on June 6th I had my blood drawn for trt. That day I started 25mg tbol and 300mg test cyp split into 3 shots. 2 weeks in and my doc wanted more blood so I had to stop. My level was at 1442 on 175mg. Just got my results and the doc hasn’t even called me total test 37.27 range 240-870 free...

Pull-ups are one of the first exercises people start performing when they get into fitness to improve their physique and strength. They’re frequently performed, but rarely conquered. Seeing a proper pull-up is more rare than seeing someone perform a proper squat – a testament to how easy it is...

Do you feel you gain more size on a strength based training program, say 5 to 8 rep range, heavy or a 10 to 12 rep range bulking program when on cycle? I normally train more of a strength style workout but wonder if it'd be more beneficial and get more out of the cycle by going to more of a...