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The Mid-Section

admin — Fri, 28 May 2010 12:24:00 +0000

Becoming familiar with the muscles that make up your body has more benefits than simply allowing you to talk shop with your training partners. The more familiar you are with the muscles you’re working, the better you’ll be able to judge what’s needed to make improvements. In this article we’ll get to know the muscles that [...]

Forced Repetitions

admin — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 23:27:44 +0000

You can only build muscle tissue if you can generate progressively stronger muscular contractions, so this calls for an emphasis on finding ways to increase exercise intensity. This should not be confused with exercise duration as maximum training intensity will actually shorten the time needed to achieve maximal muscular growth.

In an earlier article I outlined the [...]

How Much Protein Should A Bodybuilder Consume

admin — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 12:24:32 +0000

There are two criteria which factor into the equation to determine the amount of protein a person needs: body weight and physical activity. A bodybuilder is generally very active, working very hard to earn and maintain muscle.

The recommended protein requirement for the average person is a mere 0.367 grams per pound of body weight per day, while [...]