There are a few things that need to happen in order to produce muscle growth. You need to use significant load when lifting weights Enough time under tension to create structural damage to the muscle tissue Enough stimuli to up-regulate anabolic hormones and increase protein synthesis Proper recovery and workout nutrition Many people often think that if they lift as heavy as possible, or use as much volume (sets and reps) as possible they will […]
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Digestion Tells the Whole Story
What Goes on in the Gut Digestion has been a hot topic of discussion in the last couple of years. With the profound research coming out about how … [Read more...] about Digestion Tells the Whole Story
Why You Plateau and 5 Ways to Break Through It
Plateauing or plateau - a state of little or no change following a period of activity or progress. During my time as a trainer, I have heard the … [Read more...] about Why You Plateau and 5 Ways to Break Through It
6 Tips To Build More Muscle
Factors for Muscle Growth There is a great debate on what works best in the strength-training world for muscle growth. The simple answer is it … [Read more...] about 6 Tips To Build More Muscle
The 6 Kettlebell Exercises You Should Take Time To Learn
When I got into bodybuilding and eventually personal training, kettlebells were unheard of. In 2005 when I first picked one up, I was not sold. I was … [Read more...] about The 6 Kettlebell Exercises You Should Take Time To Learn
A Different Way To Improve Your Pull-Ups
From the days of gym class to your first workout at a gym, the pull-up has been a nemesis for many of us. They are tough to do but feel so good when … [Read more...] about A Different Way To Improve Your Pull-Ups