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by Matt Weik People seem to be confused when they use the terms “working out” and “training.” There is a clear difference in the definition of both, yet people seem to use them interchangeably. That’s a problem. If you told a professional athlete or bodybuilder that they are working out, you...

by Matt Weik Regardless of whether you’re a beginner doing your first workout or an experienced lifter on a strict regimen, one thing you will encounter is post-workout muscle soreness. If you’re pushing yourself, you can count on experiencing some sort of soreness following a grueling workout...

Although walking up (or down) the stairs after leg day can be a grueling task, there’s nothing more painfully satisfying than when the post-workout muscle soreness hits. It gives the feeling of accomplishment and confirmation that you put in the work. On the other hand, if you’ve ever wondered...

Bev Francis was introduced to the bodybuilding world in 1985, featured in the movie Pumping Iron II: The Women. Bev was a successful and celebrated athlete, a champion powerlifter, and a national shot-put champion. She also had more muscle and was stronger than the other female bodybuilders of...

Photographers have always loved to pose lovely models with beautiful motorcycles. I contributed photos to Easy Rider Magazine at one point, and that kind of image was their bread and butter. Of course, the kind of models you see in the biker magazines are usually conventional bikini models, not...

BUILD MUSCLE WITH PLANTS The average person knows they're supposed to eat lots of fruits and vegetables. Exactly why they're supposed to eat more, they probably don't know. And they probably don't think eating more plants will help them build muscle. Sure, they might have some understanding...

There’s a reason why cable machines have become as occupied like benches on a Monday. This versatile machine gives you great options to train your upper and lower body. And all the attachments —from ropes, D-handles, and straight bars — allow you to attack your muscles with different grips and...

Chest day isn’t just for men on Monday anymore, just like cardio isn’t just a “women’s routine.” This concept applies to all muscle groups and exercises. And while it’s no surprise that weight training is a game-changer for the female physique, there are common neglected muscle groups that often...

Here's what you need to know... Resveratrol isn't just a health supplement. Evidence suggests it raises Testosterone while preventing the aromatization of T to estrogen. Resveratrol is also a powerful anti-inflammatory and may even increase fat burning while preventing muscle catabolism...

Good, Great, or Caca, How Does Your Protein Rate? When it comes to evaluating the quality of a protein, it all comes down to bioavailability and amino acid profile. Bioavailability simply refers to how much of a particular protein people absorb. To figure this out, scientists give test...

The Protein-to-Bodyweight Ratio Simple and proven. Here's how much protein to eat. Up The Protein The old rule of thumb about consuming one gram of protein per pound of body weight is sound advice. Sure, studies have shown you could cut that number down to as little as 0.82 grams per pound or...

19 Facts You Need to Know Creatine was the most impressive supplement of the 20th century, but there are now a lot of experienced lifters who no longer use it. Why? Did it go out of fashion just like their circus clown workout pants? Is it because new supplements are always better than old...

Following the advice of genetically elite lifters is misleading. Many top competitors have excellent physiques in spite of what they do, not because of what they do. There are other types of genetic freaks as well – those who respond extremely well to PEDs. Their receptors have a great affinity...

If you take a hefty portion of the amino acid L-citrulline just before going to sleep at night, it might help you to maintain muscle mass even though you're on a low-cal diet and are aiming to lose fat. At least, it might do so if you react in the same way as the rats did that researchers at the...

More Protein Equals More Muscle Study shows that you need more post-workout protein than you thought. Traditional muscle science – the kind studied by pasty-faced guys in lab coats – has long insisted that 20 to 25 grams of post-workout protein is the amount you need to cause maximum...

Mastering The Straight Arm Pulldown The Straight Arm Pulldown The straight arm pulldown is an excellent lat-isolating strength exercise which has been derived from the classic lat pulldown exercise. Unlike the lat pulldown, the straight arm variation involves assuming a standing position...

Anabolic Steroid Cycles of Pro Bodybuilders Let’s face it; today’s professional BB’rs are light years ahead of the typical steroid user when it comes to physique development. For most aspiring BB’rs, their efforts in the gym are more likely to be rewarded with a level of musculature on par with...

Whey Protein versus Amino Acids: What’s the Difference? Whey protein is the highest quality protein known to man – it has the highest amounts of Branched Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs) and Essential Amino Acids, plus more Leucine than anything else on the market. So why can’t you just drink some...

Vegetarianism and the Bodybuilding Lifestyle? From the beginning, vegetarianism has been the red-headed step child of performance-based nutrition; oft maligned and generally portrayed as inferior to the meat heavy diets which characterize modern bodybuilding. It’s not so much the foods...

Androgen Receptors One of the most peculiar things about the steroid community, and in particular, the online steroid community, is the ongoing level of misinformation about the androgen receptor and the boogeyman of receptor downgrade. Because most people have experienced receptor downgrade in...