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Many popular strength training programs involve "straight sets" which involve multiple sets with the same weight. . However, such programs usually involve a very high number of reps in reserve for the early sets, in order for all sets to be completed successfully. This means that although the...

Ever feel like you finally are “on a roll” with getting to the gym? You work out as many times a week as you have planned and keep making progressions, but soon you feel your body working against you. . You start feeling progressively more tired and have a hard time increasing weight/volume...

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...

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There will be days where you can’t even spend a full hour in the gym. Responsibilities pull for your attention, important events fill up your calendar, and annoying meetings seemed to be scheduled at the most inconvenient hours. Here’s are 3 scientific ways to condense your workouts while still...

Lifters often forego isometric training as they feel it won’t have much impact on hypertrophy. While that may have some truth to it, isometric training is incredibly beneficial for joint health. This study found that isometric training significantly increased patella tendon stiffness compared to...

You cannot force progression! You must use intelligent structure 💪 - 👉Tag a friend who needs patience - It seem that training volume is likely the biggest driver of muscle hypertrophy and you need to increase it to keep gaining muscle… however, there is an upper limit to how much you can do and...

This study found that trained men were able to recover quicker than trained women following a heavy resistance training protocol. Researchers are uncertain as to why this may occur – gender differences in central fatigue may be a primary reason. This means that men might be able to train muscle...

When cooking food, water can either be lost or gained, impacting caloric density. This weight change can vary depending on method and duration of cooking. Therefore, the safest bet for those tracking caloric intake is to weigh and log your food BEFORE cooking it. . Rice can almost TRIPLE in...

Nonlinear periodization is a method in which you constantly vary your training volume. This means you’ll have high, low, and moderate volume days in your weekly workouts. This method has been shown to be more effective at increasing gains in size and strength than linear periodization! - ◾️The...

I'm trying something suggested to help heal my split abs and it involves eating caloric dense foods that take up less volume in my stomach, and macadamia nut oil came up but finding it is hard esp in grocery stores. Whats the next best mct oil? I'm thinking coconut oil....unless someone knows...

If you keep your workout the same, results will eventually plateau. . There are situations where you can reduce volume and still make gains, but as a rule of thumb you should see an increase in demands placed over time to keep making progress. Keep in mind that more demanding workouts also...

Who needs to recover better from training? - 💥Betaine is a compound commonly found in post-workout supplements for its ability to increase recovery. Betaine has been shown to reduce markers of inflammation, decrease cortisol & fatigue, and increase your training volume. - 💊I recommend 3-6g/day...

Positive effects of anabolic steroids, vitamin D and calcium on muscle mass, bone mineral density and clinical function after a hip fracture. A randomised study of 63 women. A total of 63 women who had an operation for a fracture of the hip was randomly allocated to one year of treatment...

Countdown sets (10-1 method) are performed at the end of your workout to maximize workout density and push yourself past your limits. Here's an example using a dumbbell row: . • Pick a weight you can row for 12-15 reps. Do 10 reps with your right arm, 10 reps with your left arm. . • Now do 9...

Ever feel like you finally are “on a roll” with getting to the gym? You work out as many times a week as you have planned and keep making progressions, but soon you feel your body working against you. . You start feeling progressively more tired and have a hard time increasing weight/volume...

<hgroup style="box-sizing: border-box; word-wrap: break-word;">Training Effectively To Build Muscle Mass with High Intensity Training and High Volume Repetitions</hgroup>Bodybuilding has been a mainstream sport and fitness activity for several decades now. However there is still a debate over...

by Charles Staley . Dr. Mike Israetel coined the term "Maximal Recoverable Volume" or MRV. It refers to the most amount of work (measured in hard work sets) that you can do and still benefit from. MRVs vary from person to person and from muscle to muscle. They also vary according to your...

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Body Shaping and Volume Restoration: The Role of Hyaluronic Acid and its Applications In Bodybuilding Are Obvious at first glance. We arent just Body Building, but rather we are always trying to sculpt our physiques, Mold Our Muscles into the best possible shape we can. Hyaluronic Acid is...