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Vitamin absorption refers to the body's ability to take in and utilize vitamins from the foods we eat or from supplements. Several factors influence how well vitamins are absorbed: 1. **Food Source:** Some vitamins are better absorbed from certain food sources. For instance, fat-soluble...

B12, or vitamin B12, is important for everyone, including bodybuilders. It's an essential vitamin that supports various bodily functions, including energy production, red blood cell formation, and nervous system health. Bodybuilders often focus on maintaining a balanced diet to support their...

How does the optimal cycle for contest prep differ for strength-based vs. endurance-based contests?

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Do you need more protein or less protein if you are using anabolic steroids? Well, the short answer is yes, but only a fraction more. Now, when I say a fraction, I mean optimal. There is a large difference between what works and what works best. Lets dive into the research we have available...

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Here's what science – and not some weirdo on YouTube – has to say about it. Vitamin C is an antioxidant that fights free radicals and has other regenerative/supportive functions like aiding in creating collagen (1). Vitamin C also keeps your immune system strong and fights inflammation...

Training to failure is a hot topic in the bodybuilding community. While many high -level bodybuilders recommend going to failure, research doesn’t always support this practice. Why is this the case? - 💥 Research doesn’t always reflect what happens in the gym. Oftentimes, research protocols use...

While many different factors are involved in creating a freakishly strong physique, they aren't all of equal importance. For example, getting lean is mostly a matter of calorie control. Sure, optimizing macronutrient ratios, meal frequency and timing, and food quality all play a role, but to a...

HUMAN GROWTH HORMONE (HGH) AND INSULIN-LIKE GROWTH FACTOR-1 (IGF-1) PLAY ESSENTIAL ROLES IN HEALTHHGH and IGF-1 play essential roles in childhood growth and continue to serve important metabolic functions in adults. One of the conditions that may affect healthy aging includes low levels of...

Btw here's some science on why more protein almost always is better. . The recommended minimum protein intake is 0.8 grams per kg of bodyweight per day (1 kg = 2.2 pounds), but this is to prevent a deficit and is not the amount for optimal athletic results. . The average person in Sweden (where...

A Stimulating Rep is a repetition in which maximum activation occurs with a slow contraction velocity. Follow the steps on the infographic for maximizing muscle activation – both heavy weights or light weights taken to failure can produce high amounts of activation. Movement velocity will also...

As Dr. Helms said back in 2015, “do not put the cart before the horse” which is a proverb that means essentially you're getting ahead of yourself and you're on the losing side of priorites. The point here is that priorities are a point usually missed out on when it comes to training: we often...

What Dosage is Good for TRT? -By BigZ @ MuscleChemistry.com There has been a lot of discussion as to what dosage is good for TRT lately on many boards, and I see worrisome posts from people who don't seem to be getting proper care from their doctor regarding TRT. As far as testosterone and...

I often get asked what the optimal rest period between sets is, and in reality, it 100% depends on your goals and your time constraints. In a perfect world, 2-3-minutes between sets is the, "optimal," rest period for both size and strength gains. However, short rest periods can be great for...

Last but not least, use your natural build for a deadlift advantage. Lifters with longer legs and shorter torsos will usually be able to lift more weight in a sumo stance - this is why women are typically better sumo deadlifters than conventional deadlifters. If you have a long torso and shorter...

Beetroot is a common addition to many pre-workout blends as it has been shown to increase nitric oxide production which can enhance blood flow and pumps. This can also benefit endurance performance, but likely won’t have any immediate effect on strength or size gains. There are several ways to...

Hello folks, not been able to be much active for year and a half, getting back to be on the roller coaster. I have been off for year and a half , been cycling on off for last 20 years and there was not a cycle with low amounts of gear but now things are changing ,I am 39 years now and been...

This review found that training a muscle group more than once per week was optimal for growth. However, for various reasons, no significant difference was found between training a muscle group twice per week or three times per week. Increasing training frequency is an easy way to increase...

This study found that using dumbbells during the overhead press was more effective than a barbell for increasing shoulder muscle activation. This effect was seen in all three heads of the deltoid and was further increased by performing overhead press while standing. Dumbbells appear to be a...