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Does Meat Cause Inflammation and Disease?
Red meat is one of the most popular protein sources for bodybuilders and other lifters, and many eat it regularly. But is it possible that red meat could make you sick by promoting inflammation in your body? One of the “breakthroughs” in medicine over the last couple of decades is bringing the idea of inflammation as a […]
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Is Processed Meat Bad for You or Dangerous?
Most lifters understand that we need to take in plenty of protein in order to build bigger muscles, and we’re always looking for new and affordable sources. One of the most affordable and available protein sources is processed meat — like lunch meat — but there is plenty of grumbling in the media about how bad processed meat is for you. One of […]
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HMB Muscle Growth and Strength
Most guys who lift weights have two goals in mind: get bigger and get stronger. Luckily, supplements that help with one often help with the other, and many gym jocks claim that to be the case with HMB, or beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate. Can HMB muscle growth really help you build strength? Let’s take a look. What Is HMB? The branched-chain amino acid […]
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Can Taking HMB Supplement Help You Get Bigger?
Of all the supplements NOT named creatine or protein, HMB (β-hydroxy β-methylbutyrate) is one of the most hyped and studied when it comes to benefits for athletes and the general population. If you’re a hardcore lifter, though, what you want to know is, can HMB supplement help you get bigger? There is anecdotal evidence on both […]
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Here Is the Best Time to Train Your Biceps and Triceps Muscles
If you want to build big arms, then you need to train your biceps and triceps intensely, eat well, and get plenty of rest. But did you ever stop to consider that WHEN you train your arms can have an impact on your overall results? Here are the factors and options to consider when you’re […]
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Best Training for Abs Without Training Your Abs
Just about everyone who enters the gym wants to build a set of solid abs, and there are plenty of theories about the best way to train your midsection to achieve that goal. But what about the rest of your body — does it matter how your train your other muscle groups if your primary […]
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How to Get Bulky and Stay Well Nourished
Getting big and strong is the main focus of most guys when they start lifting, and for most of us, that means moving big weight and eating a lot of food, at least for awhile. But did you know that eating for size could actually leave you malnourished if you don’t do it right? Let’s look at how […]
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How to Build Big Arms So You Don’t Ruin Your Physique
Just about every lifter who has ever lived wants to build big, meaty arms. But in their quest to create those huge guns, many end up putting way too much focus on training their arms, and it leaves them with subpar bodies overall. How to build big arms to avoid falling into this trap, consider […]
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How Much Protein Do You REALLY Need to Get Bigger?
Even the most casual of lifters knows that protein supplies the building blocks (amino acids) necessary to add new lean mass, and muscle magazines would have us believe that only superhuman intakes of protein lead to superhuman physiques. But how much protein do you really need to get big? Gym lore puts the ideal daily intake anywhere between one and three […]
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How These Exercises for OTHER Bodyparts Build Awesome Abs
Just about every guy wants to build a ripped six pack to top off his muscular physique, but many lifters go about it the wrong way. You don’t need hundreds (or thousands) of reps everyday to build a great midsection, and in fact, some trainees have managed to construct really awesome abs without any direct belly exercise. It may seem hard […]