We’re all familiar with bodyweight exercises. Two of the most popular and effective types of body weight movements are push-ups and pull-ups. But, there are ways to make bodyweight exercises more effective.
Do you include isometric exercises in your routine? While you might not want isometric moves to make up the bulk of your workout, here are five isometric exercises that offer substantial fitness benefits.
Munching on an apple is a good alternative to processed snacks. Plus, they’re rich in vitamins, minerals, fiber, and phytonutrients. Interestingly, they also contain a compound that could help you build muscles.
Most of us familiar with DOMS, but the majority of people who lift weights haven’t experienced a more serious cause of muscle pain called rhabdomyolysis.
So many athletes pop an ibuprofen or two when their muscles or joints aches. What impact does this have on muscle hypertrophy? Can taking NSAID of all types interfere with muscle hypertrophy?
Have you ever wondered why muscles grow slower for some people than for others? Here are the four main factors that impact how quickly you see gains in muscle size when you weight train.
Do you make these mistakes when you train with weights? Weight training makes both sexes stronger, leaner, and more defined. But, ladies, you’ll get better results if you avoid these four weight training habits.
Do you HAVE to lift heavy weights to build muscle size or can you lighten up and still see gains? Find out what research shows about building muscle size and how heavy you have to lift.
Hypertrophy Training – You might think that training more will lead to greater gains – but that’s not necessarily true. Muscles need rest and recovery time to grow. Here’s why training more doesn’t always lead to greater strength and hypertrophy gains.
Stretching – you often hear about how important it is to stretch. You also may have heard that stretching lengthens your muscles. Is there any truth to this idea? Read on and discover other myths and truths about stretching.
What’s your protein I.Q.? In this article, we’ll look at five common protein myths and facts about protein and the role it plays in building muscle.
You can take a variety of approaches to strength training. One that may yield benefits and jumpstart muscle growth is a push-pull approach to strength training.
