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bodybuilding carbs

THE BEST BODYBUILDING CARBS SOURCES FOR MUSCLE GROWTH

It’s a diet trend that just won’t go away. Back in the 1980’s and 90’s, everyone was pointing the finger at dietary fats as the “bad stuff” that everyone should avoid to stay lean and healthy. From the late 90’s...
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weight lifting stunt growth

DOES WEIGHT LIFTING STUNT GROWTH? THE RESEARCH-BACKED FACTS

Does weight lifting stunt growth? This is a common question that I get from guys in their early to mid teens who are wanting to begin a weight training program to build up their overall muscle size and strength. They’re...
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how much muscle can you build naturally

HOW MUCH MUSCLE CAN YOU GAIN NATURALLY, AND HOW FAST?

“How much muscle can I gain, and how long will it take me?” If you’re still relatively new to the muscle building game, this is a pretty natural question to ask. You’re training hard and eating right consistently from week...
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bigger biceps and triceps

6 TOP ARM EXERCISES FOR BIGGER BICEPS AND TRICEPS

While it is true that a large chunk of your upper arm growth will simply come as an automatic result of heavy chest and back training, direct arm isolation work is still important when it comes to fully maximizing your results. In today’s...
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reduce muscle soreness

5 TIPS TO RELIEVE MUSCLE SORENESS POST WORKOUT (DOMS)

Although some people enjoy the feeling of post workout muscle soreness as a reminder of the hard work they put in at the gym, for others it can become a genuine nuisance that compromises performance on subsequent workouts and interferes...
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are squats necessary

ARE SQUATS NECESSARY TO BUILD BIG LEGS?

QUESTION: Are squats necessary to build big legs, or is it possible to achieve an impressive lower body using alternative exercises? ANSWER: Despite the “hardcore” bodybuilding mentality that often treats squats as the “be-all-end-all” of effective lower body development, the reality is that it IS...
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muscular back exercises

6 UNCOMMON EXERCISES FOR A THICK, MUSCULAR BACK

Building a thick, muscular back that really stands out is often quite a challenge for natural trainees. It’s a set of muscles that can be tough to develop a strong “mind-muscle connection” to without allowing the biceps and forearms to take...
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