Muscular Hypertrophy | Sarcoplasmic Hypertrophy | Muscle Fibers | Nutrition for Muscle Growth The most important, innovative work happening in bodybuilding isn’t just taking place in the lab; much of it is exploring the line between hard science and so-called “bro-science,” or what has been shown in the gym to work for generations. In …
Ever see the guys with skinny chicken legs in the gym and on the beach? To be symmetrical, your calves should be around the same size as your arms. Are yours close? Many bodybuilders are in denial about their weak areas and do not bring them up to improve their symmetry. Arnold Schwarzenegger came …
If you’re trying to gain size, you can spend two hours in the weight room, hammering out set after set, but it won’t mean much if you aren’t eating a muscle-focused diet.Size gains come from two foundational actions: tearing the muscle down with training, and building it back up with nutrition. And nutrition means …
Soccer practice. Cooking dinner. Cleaning the bathroom. Washing the car. Does your to-do list seem never-ending? With so many tasks to complete, you may feel guilty carving away 60 minutes for a gym workout a few times per week. As your list gets longer, it may lead you to give up …
You’re probably reading this because you want bigger, stronger muscles. Unfortunately, many of us don’t always see the results we want, despite going to the gym every day and banging out rep after rep with the heaviest weights we can handle. If this sounds familiar, I think I know what the issue is. You’re …
Getting started in any endeavor is often the hardest part. This certainly holds true for new bodybuilders taking their first stab at meal planning. When you first begin training, it becomes apparent almost immediately that you’ll need to eat well to sustain your energy and reach your goals. But how much of each macronutrient do […]
Let's take a trip back in time. How far? Back before the gym was cluttered with dudes with camera crews, and stick figure lifters who strain harder for a selfie than they do during a set of squats.Back then, before the … [Read More...]