They Dont Know Squat!

There seems to be much confusion amongst trainers and trainees as to whether squats should be performed all the way down or just half way. In most gyms today, a common instruction during squats, deadlifts, and lunges (as taught by many personal training organizations) is not to allow the knees... Read More

Clothes and Shoes and Stretching

Now that we have a trainer, our next concern is to be equipped with the proper shoes and clothes, so our training experience can be maximized. If your trying to create a great body you need to start with clothes and shoes that will make you feel good as well... Read More

Choosing The Right Bodybuilding Supplement

Before wasting your money on a pile of bodybuilding supplements you really need to work out what you are hoping to achieve. Don't lose sight of the fact that sound nutrition forms the basis of any muscle building program and no amount of supplementation with the latest and greatest products... Read More

The Importance Of Creatine In Building Lean Muscle

Creatine monohydrate can rightly lay claim to being the most popular and arguably most effective bodybuilding supplement currently available. The beauty of creatine is that it is 100% natural and occurs in many foods so it's unlikely to be banned from any sports or competitions. Let's first establish what creatine... Read More

The Role Of Whey Protein In Achieving Significant Muscle Gain

Most bodybuilders would agree that supplementing with whey protein is an important element in achieving serious muscle gains. This article will examine the facts relating to whey protein as a supplement and help you decide whether you need to follow this particular strategy. Whey protein is produced during the process... Read More

The Role Of L-Glutamine In Building Muscle

L-glutamine remains the supplement of choice for many bodybuilders. It is a free form amino acid that can be found naturally in beans, meat, fish, poultry and dairy products. It is also an important component of protein powders and is one of the twenty non-essential amino acids found in the... Read More

Can Growth Hormone Boosters Enhance Muscle Growth?

Many experts feel that supplementation with growth hormones offers exciting possibilities to adult bodybuilders, especially those aged over thirty. They should not be taken by anyone aged under twenty. In the past growth hormone was available only in injectable form but recent years have seen the development of HGH precursors... Read More

What Causes Muscle Growth?

In order for muscles to grow, three things are required: 1. Stimulus - exercise is needed to make the muscles work, use energy and cause microscopic damage to the fibers. 2. Nutrition - after intense exercise the muscles need to replenish their stores of fuel. 3. Rest - it is... Read More

The Role Of Repetitions In Your Muscle Building Program

Repetitions are the basic building blocks of any strength or muscle building program but it is something that many lifters take for granted. How often do you see people at the gym speed through their reps, breathe haphazardly or fail to complete each rep correctly from a technical perspective? There... Read More

The Importance Of Sets In Your Muscle Building Program

In an earlier article we looked at how repetitions contribute to the muscle building process, but is the position regarding sets just as clear cut? Unfortunately, the answer to this is no as some experts feel one set to failure is sufficient, whereas others argue that multiple sets are needed... Read More

UAB study looks to boost muscle mass in older adults
UAB News
Can a nutritional supplement used for wound-healing also help build muscle in older adults? Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) ...

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The Importance of Protein for Triathletes
Trizone
While body builders are aiming to build muscle, you need to rapidly reverse the natural breakdown of muscle that occurs following a workout. ...

Creatine in Muscle Building supplements May Cause Anger
Earthtimes
As a supplement that is utilized by athletes (extremely commonly by bodybuilders) to improve vitality amounts and build muscle mass. ...

Hybrid Type Workouts Are Becoming More Popular To Develop Lean Muscle Faster ...
I-Newswire.com (press release)
Coaches are making a shift from traditional periodization methods where one trains for muscle building one month, for fat loss the next, and the next for ...

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Are We Sending The Right Messages?
CattleNetwork.com
The majority of Americans (68%) believe protein helps build muscle. Only 2% believe calories from protein are most likely to cause weight gain. ...

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USA Today
Angelina Jolie's 'Salt' Workout
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Although those dieting to lose weight tend to avoid carbs, the idea behind Jolie's diet and workout regime was to build muscle without shedding any weight; ...
How Angelina Jolie Got in Special Agent Shape for 'Salt'Peace FM Online

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Local nurse uses body-building to stay healthy
Moulton Advertiser
"Some people are genetically built to build muscle quickly, and I am fortunate to be one of those people," Gillespie said. "I knew nothing about the sport ...

CrossFit games coming up Aug. 7
Estes Park Trail-Gazette
Due to CrossFit`s universal scalability, it is possible for any committed individual, regardless of experience or age, to lose weight, build muscle and ...
Columbia CrossFit gym offers intense, controversial workoutExplore Howard County

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Clothes To Help You Build Muscle
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Patrick Whaley was so skinny as a child that he would put extra books in his book bag to build up more muscle. Later on he realized that instead of carrying ...

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CNP's Five Star Protein.
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... containing a blend of bioactive 'fast and slow' proteins that provide both anabolic and anti-catabolic properties to help build muscle tissue. ...

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