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I'm a Trainer. These Are 3 Things I Wish I Had Known About Weightlifting in My 30s

That’s what happened to personal trainer Sam Hopes. “I used to hit the gym seven days a week and throw myself at weights like ...

These Are the Most Overrated Exercises for Muscle Growth, According to a Sports Scientist

When it comes to exercise selection, sometimes the most common moves aren’t always the most effective for muscle growth. And while all movement is good movement in our books, when you have hypertrophy ...

4 of the most underrated exercises for muscle growth, according to an exercise scientist

Exercise Scientist, Dr Milo Wolf, has highlighted four exercises that he says are massively underrated for hypertrophy, with one to target your chest, biceps, shoulders and quads, so that no gains get ...

The Carb Secret: How Glycogen Supercharges Muscle Growth, Strength & Recovery

Why Carbs Might Be the Most Underrated Key to Muscle Growth When people think of "muscle building," their first thought is ...
Men's Health

More Muscle = More Strength, Says New Study – Here's What That Means for Your Training

When it comes to getting stronger, the old debate has always been the same: is it your muscles getting bigger, or your nervous system getting more efficient at using them? Now, new research from ...
USA Today

Building muscle isn't that easy. But consuming protein the right way is critical

Summer's just around the corner and it's starting to get warm. That means a lot of people will be flocking to the gym or spend our time exercising outdoors. We want the strength and stamina to work ...
Women's Health

The 4 Most Important Factors For Building Muscle, According To A Physical Therapist

Building muscle seems to be on everyone’s mind lately, as it should be. Packing on lean mass has benefits for your metabolism, blood sugar, daily functioning, and longevity, just to name some of the ...

This Is How Close to Failure You Should Train for Muscle Growth, According to Science

Research shows that you don’t need to push every set to absolute failure to build strength and size. In fact, another study ...
Women's Health

Is DOMS a sign of muscle growth? How to tell – and 5 ways to ease the pain

Whether you're new to working out, have taken a week (or six) off the gym, or have just been going extra hard during your sprint intervals, you've likely been greeted by an old friend: delayed-onset ...
Sports Illustrated

How High-Dose Vitamin D Unlocks Muscle Gains and Stops Fat Storage in Its Tracks

In one of my last pieces, I broke down how training frequency can drive adaptations for the everyday athlete. Today, we're exploring a powerful lever: vitamin D as a potent modulator of body ...

Here's how sleep strengthens muscle and bone by boosting growth hormone levels

As every bodybuilder knows, a deep, restful sleep boosts levels of growth hormone to build strong muscle and bone and burn ...
Indiatimes

Is muscle soreness a good sign? 5 ways to speed up recovery

Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) is a common experience after intense workouts, signaling muscle adaptation rather than guaranteed growth. Prioritizing protein-rich diets, hydration, sufficient ...