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Exercises

Exercises

Wide Grip Lat Pulldown: Benefits, Muscles Used, and More

The lat pulldown has cemented itself as a staple back exercise for practically any training purpose – but what if things can be taken further..

Exercises

Heel Touches: Benefits, Muscles Used, and More

When it comes to effective yet simple core training, there are few exercises that compare to the classic heel touch. Despite the accessibility and lack..

Exercises

Dumbbell Hang Power Clean: Benefits, Muscles Used, and More

The dumbbell hang power clean is an efficient weightlifting exercise for developing explosive strength and one that engages a broad range of muscle groups. It..

Exercises

Snatch vs Clean and Jerk: The Differences Explained

The snatch and clean and jerk are two staple Olympic lifts best known for their explosiveness and snappy technique, with which lifters and competitive Olympic..

Supplements

Supplements

What is Amino Spiking? What to Avoid in BCAA Supplements

Amino spiking is when companies add cheap and/or low-quality amino acids to their protein and BCAA supplements in order to be able to claim a..

Supplements

What Causes Beta-Alanine “Tingle” or “Itch”?

Side effects are common in supplement ingestion. Certain side effects are commonly associated with specific supplements. In terms of beta-alanine supplementation, users might experience what’s..

Supplements

What is Metabolic Overload? Metabolite Accumulation Explained

Strenuous exercise and progressive resistance training have been confirmed to help promote muscle growth. Specifically, there are different mechanisms that promote muscle growth – one..

Supplements

Hemp vs Whey Protein: Composition, Processing, and More

A typical Western diet often contains enough protein to build muscle. Having ample protein in the body ensures greater resources for the body to build..

Weightlifting

Weightlifting

7 Best Pec Deck Alternatives (with Pictures!)

It’s chest day and someone is hogging the pec deck machine – or you just want to shake up your routine; We’ve all been there...

Weightlifting

Does Deadlifting Work Abs? Yes, Here’s How

The deadlift is a staple in the sport of powerlifting and is often used to build strength, power, and muscle mass in athletes and recreational..

Weightlifting

Dips vs Bench Press: Which is Best?

When gym-goers attempt to increase chest size and improve chest muscle definition, most default to the bench press because of its popularity and ability to..

Weightlifting

Bench Press Warm Up: As Quick as 15 Minutes

As is the advice of any reputable athletic coach, a solid warm up routine is one of the most important parts of any workout session,..

Nutrition

Nutrition

Alcohol Consumption and Running: Do They Mix?

Consumption of alcoholic beverages is common practice for competitive runners and fitness enthusiasts alike. The link between alcohol intake and exercise may be due to..

Nutrition

Does Alcohol Consumption Affect Muscle Growth/Repair/Recovery?

Alcohol is commonly known as one of many foods and beverages having empty calories because it contains 7 calories per gram of the drink but..

Nutrition

Macronutrient Profile for Bulking: Male/Female Explained

In order to obtain a fitness goal, two primary aspects are considered: exercise and diet. While exercise appears to be the more strenuous or laborious..