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Diet, fat loss, fitness, health & well-being, Lifestyle, muscle building

3 Reasons Why Complete Proteins are Better for Muscle Building than Incomplete Proteins

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Animal proteins are sources of complete protein.

When it comes to building more muscle and strength, eating enough protein is a crucial first step. However, if you want to better maximize your results, then it is important that the majority of your proteins intake comes from complete proteins. Now, lets distinguish the difference between complete vs incomplete proteins, and 3 reasons why…

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fitness, health & well-being, Motivation, muscle building

3 Awesome Advantages of Behind the Neck Pressing for Added Strength, Muscle, and Mobility

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arnold performing behind neck press.

We’ve been taught that performing shoulder presses behind the neck is bad for shoulder health, that it can cause impingement and limit shoulder mobility. The military press is instead seen performed by the vast number of gym goers. However, what if I were to tell you that the behind the neck shoulder press is actually…

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Diet, fitness, Lifestyle, Motivation, muscle building

A Hardgainer’s Guide to Building Muscle in 7 Steps

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obesity is a problem throughout much of the world, but being chronically underweight isn't much healthier!

If you’re anything like I was throughout the majority of my teenage years, building quality muscle seems like it is next to impossible. Simply put, a hardgainer is an underweight individual who has trouble building much muscle mass, if any at all. This is someone who usually doesn’t eat enough calories to be at maintenance…

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Motivation, fitness, muscle building, powerlifting

3 Reasons Why Smolov Jr. is Such an Effective Powerlifting Peaking Program

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Smolov Jr. is a three week abbreviated version of the full Smolov program that is typically applied to the squat and bench. It a a 4x per week training protocol that involves increasing intensity and sustained volume. It spans 3 weeks in total, and is most effectively utilized a few weeks prior to competition. An…

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Diet, fat loss, health & well-being, muscle building

How to Achieve a Body Recomposition Via Positive Nitrogen Balance

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Simultaneously burning fat and building muscle, often referred to as “body recomposition,” is a challenging but achievable goal. It typically involves a combination of targeted nutrition, resistance training, cardiovascular exercise, and adequate recovery. In the context of bodybuilding and nutrition, the term “positive nitrogen balance” is often used to describe a state in which the…

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Diet, health & well-being, Lifestyle, Motivation, muscle building, Uncategorized

15 Ways to Keep off Lost Weight

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Maintaining weight loss can be challenging, but it’s crucial to adopt healthy habits that you can sustain over the long term. Here are 15 strategies to help you keep off the weight you’ve lost: 1. Set Realistic Goals Make sure your weight loss goals are achievable and sustainable. Rapid or extreme weight loss methods are…

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Diet, health & well-being, Lifestyle, muscle building

Top 10 High Protein Snacks to Build More Muscle

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For many people, consuming enough protein per day can be a hassle. The key is to find healthy and great tasting foods that are low to moderate in calories yet high in protein. Increasing your daily protein intake is crucial for recovery and muscle building, as well as helping to enough satiation so that overeating…

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Lifestyle, muscle building, sleep

The Importance of Sleep on Building Muscle and Strength

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Sleep plays a crucial role in building muscle and overall athletic performance. When it comes to muscle growth and recovery, quality sleep is just as important as a balanced diet and proper exercise. Here are some reasons why sleep is vital for building muscle: 1. Muscle Repair and Recovery During sleep, the body releases growth…

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