Archive for the ‘Gaining Muscle’ Category

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7 Reasons To Keep Your Stress Levels Under Control

I’m sure you’ve heard about the importance of reducing the amount of stress in your life. But exactly why is it important to keep stress levels low? Stress is a typical part of any of our lives rather we realize it or not. But it’s not only about stress. Countless studies indicate that it’s how [...]

What To Eat Before Going To Bed To Gain Muscle Fast

The main thing you need to be concerned about when trying to build muscle mass is keeping your body in a state of anabolism. It’s important not to eat too much before bedtime, since that can bring you out of an anabolic state. Never eat a large meal two hours before bedtime. Of course, it’s [...]

Big Fat Lies! Is Saturated Fat REALLY Bad For You?

Just found this video on YouTube and I thought you guys might like it. Comes from the movie “Fathead” and discusses the idea that saturated fat is not only good for us, but that the diet we’re currently eating as a society is what’s really contributing to the heart disease epidemic. Leave your suggestions in [...]

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Why Supersets Aren’t So Super

Let’s be blunt about this: Supersets are not effective in the slightest. Many bodybuilders think that they are an advanced training technique for adanced bodybuilders only, but nothing could be further from the truth! Just go to any fitness website and they’ll all be saying supersets are a fantastic plateau busting technique. I have to [...]

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Anabolic Steroids: Considering The Risks

Anabolic Steroids: Considering The Risks It seems as though more and more young guys these days are hitting the gym and getting into the bodybuilding scene. Lifting weights is one of the best ways to improve your self-esteem, confidence and overall feel better about yourself. With all of the benefits associated with lifting weights, it [...]

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Do You Have Low Testosterone? 5 Signs of Low Testosterone Levels In Men

As you may already know from some of my previous articles, I suffered from low testosterone for quite some time and it was hell! I literally had no energy, no sex drive and I couldn’t concentrate on A-N-Y-T-H-I-N-G. My wife is typically pretty lustful in the bedroom, so  she was definitely not a big fan [...]

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Build Muscle With Pushups? Yes!

Pushups are a classic exercise. If I had to guess, I’d be willing to bet everyone  has done a pushup at least once in their lifetime….or at least have attempted one! But I honestly don’t think many bodybuilders realize how effective a basic pushup routine can be at helping them build additional muscle mass. When many of these bodybuilders think [...]

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How Much Protein Can Your Body REALLY Absorb In A Single Sitting?

Many bodybuilders simply go along with what their gym buddies are saying, trusting that they would never lead them astray. It’s common knowledge in the bodybuilding world that the human body “can’t absorb more than 30 grams of protein per sitting, so spread your protein consumption out throughout the day or the rest will get [...]

What Is The Best Testosterone Booster?

If you’re trying to gain muscle fast then a high testosterone level is of incredible importance. Testosterone is the male sex hormone and is responsible for manly characteristics including deepening of the voice, beard growth and most important – increases in muscle strength and size. The higher your testosterone level is, the easier it’s going [...]