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Research Review: Factors Affecting the Length of the Rest Interval Between Resistance Exercise Sets

Research Review: Factors Affecting the Length of the Rest Interval Between Resistance Exercise Sets

Research has indicated that multiple sets are superior to single sets for maximal strength development. However, whether maximal strength gains are achieved may depend on the ability to sustain a consistent number of repetitions over consecutive sets. A key factor that determines the ability to sustain repetitions is the length of rest interval between sets.[...]
The Muscle Booster Report: Why Bodybuilders Should Make Dairy A Part Of Their Daily Diets

The Muscle Booster Report: Why Bodybuilders Should Make Dairy A Part Of Their Daily Diets

Once confined primarily to sippy cups and elementary school lunch trays, now thanks to years of successful advertising campaigns (do "Milk. It does a body good." and "Got Milk?" sound familiar?) milk has never been more popular. In fact, there are valid reasons why dairy products should be included in your diet if you're serious about muscle growth and f[...]
HST: The Complete Hypertrophy-Specific Training Guide

HST: The Complete Hypertrophy-Specific Training Guide

Hypertrophy-Specific Training™ arose out of the research looking at both the stimuli and mechanisms for muscle cell hypertrophy. Hypertrophy-Specific Training (HST) is based on physiological principles of hypertrophy first discovered in the laboratory. These principles were then organized into a "method" of mechanically loading the muscle to induce hype[...]
Apples: New Information Shows That This Tasty Superfruit Can Also Help You Burn Fat

Apples: New Information Shows That This Tasty Superfruit Can Also Help You Burn Fat

If you've paid attention to our preworkout nutrition advice over the years, you know we recommend having 20-40 grams of low-glycemic or slow-digesting carbs along with your protein shake in the 30-minute window before training. An apple is a good carb to have at this time because its high fructose content makes it low-glycemic since the liver must first c[...]
Representin’ The Repetition – The Truth About Rep Schemes!

Representin’ The Repetition – The Truth About Rep Schemes!

In today's bodybuilding culture, extremes have become the norm. It seems every so called guru is coming up with a new extreme diet, supplementation, or extreme workout. It seems everyone is trying to sell you some workout routine with a magic set and rep scheme. Some claim that you should only lift low reps because that is where the most overload occurs[...]
Machines Vs Free Weights: Is Using Free Weights The Best Way To Build Muscle?

Machines Vs Free Weights: Is Using Free Weights The Best Way To Build Muscle?

Free weights definitely have their advantages. One of their major benefits over machines is that they require more participation from stabilizer muscles. Stronger stabilizers equal better lifts, which equal bigger muscles. Machines also have their advantages. In fact, research shows that machines can build strength as efficiently as free weights. Evidence[...]

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