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The Fall of The Greatest Theory of Muscle Growth

The Fall of The Greatest Theory of Muscle Growth

May 09 2010

The recent study drops the curtain on one of the best known theories of muscle growth.

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Is Muscle Mass Important For Power Lifters?

Is Muscle Mass Important For Power Lifters?

April 28 2010

Powerlifting is usually considered a sport of strength and strength has nothing to do with muscle mass. Really?

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Are low reps (1-6) better than high reps (8-12) for muscle growth?

Are low reps (1-6) better than high reps (8-12) for muscle growth?

April 03 2010

The recent study finally sheds some light on this long lasting debate of high reps versus low reps for muscle growth

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Can Gaining Too Much Fat Decrease Muscle Gains?

Can Gaining Too Much Fat Decrease Muscle Gains?

February 14 2010

We know you have to eat a lot to gain a lot muscle. But can too much eating decrease muscle gains?

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The Best Triceps Exercise

The Best Triceps Exercise

December 29 2009

If you had to pick just one exercise for you triceps, which one will you pick? Press downs or overhead extensions?

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Creatine Increases Dihydrotestosterone (DHT): Is Creatine Bad For Your Health?

Creatine Increases Dihydrotestosterone (DHT): Is Creatine Bad For Your Health?

December 18 2009

The recent study shows that creatine increases DHT significantly and has raised some questions about long term creatine use.

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The Best Ab Exercise for Lower and Upper Abs

The Best Ab Exercise for Lower and Upper Abs

November 26 2009

Which is the best exercise for lower and upper abs? Are crunches good? Read more.

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Strength Progression: The Key to Muscle Growth

Strength Progression: The Key to Muscle Growth

November 21 2009

How much have you increased the weight lifted in an exercise in the last 6 months?  If you have no clue, then keep reading.

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Can Workouts Designed To Increase Testosterone Increase Muscle Mass?

Can Workouts Designed To Increase Testosterone Increase Muscle Mass?

October 24 2009

Testosterone can increase muscle mass & strength. But can workouts designed to increase acute levels of testosterone do the same?

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Can Nervous System/ Neural Adaptations Increase Strength?

Can Nervous System/ Neural Adaptations Increase Strength?

October 07 2009

Can your nervous system contribute to strength gains in gym?

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