How do you get stronger in the bench press as an intermediate lifter? In this post, I’ll outline an intermediate bench press program and also explain how and why your training should be different from the beginner’s. Still a beginner? Check out our beginner bench press program. If you’ve left the beginner phase behind, read … Read more
What if you only trained the squat, bench press, and the deadlift? What kind of results would you get? What would your body look like? What would you be missing out on? The squat, bench press, and the deadlift are three great lifts, and they make an excellent foundation in most strength training programs. Usually, … Read more
Male and female muscles get bigger and stronger by lifting weights. But is it harder for women to build muscle? Do males have more muscle mass than women? Those are just two questions we’ll answer in this article. Male and Female Muscle: Similar but Different Men and women have many things in common. However, subtle … Read more
Key Points: A group of 24 untrained young adults trained partial preacher curls twice a week for five weeks. One group only trained at long muscle lengths (0°–50° flexion) and the other only trained at short muscle lengths (80°–130°). After five weeks, the group training at long muscle lengths had made greater gains in both … Read more
Key Points: After reading this article, you’ll know what HMB is and how it affects your muscles and performance. Also, you’ll know if claims that HMB supplements help you get stronger and build muscle have any scientific basis. What Is HMB? HMB stands for beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate and is a by-product of the amino acid leucine. When … Read more
Whey protein is a popular type of protein used in supplements that help you build muscle and strength, like protein powder and protein bars. Whey protein concentrate and whey protein isolate are two different and common forms of whey protein. You might be wondering what’s the difference between the two, and which is the better … Read more
Do you have questions about protein you want answers to? Like how much you should eat, when you should eat it, and what’s best protein is? Do you want to separate the protein myths from the facts? So do I, and that’s why I wrote this FAQ. In this article, you’ll find answers to most, … Read more
BCAAs vs. EAAs – which is the better option if you want to build muscle and improve your performance? What are BCAAs and EAAs? And what’s the difference between them? If you’re looking for the answers to those questions, you’re in the right place. In this easy-to-read article, you’ll get all the info you need … Read more
Key Points: *** If you’re reading this, you’re probably wondering which is the best option for you: BCAAs or whey protein? It’s a legitimate question. If you go by the information you get from supplement manufacturers, all their products are worth their weight in gold. And reading scientific reports can be complicated and make you … Read more
Sooner or later, everyone hits a plateau where gains come slower or grind to a halt altogether. That can be very frustrating and lead to a vicious circle where you get less motivated to put in the effort needed to progress. Let’s take a look at our top five reasons why you’re not gaining muscle … Read more