Lean Mass

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Fitness

3 Reasons Why Pull-Ups Aren’t Suitable for Hypertrophy

Thinking of using the pull-ups to build your back? Yeah ... not a great idea. Find out why - and what you should do instead - right here.

Diet

Should You Be in a Calorie Deficit for Life?

Eating in a calorie deficit is necessary for weight loss. That much is clear. But just how long, exactly, should you do it for? Find out here.

Lean Mass

How to Tell If You’re Gaining Muscle without Weighing Yourself

You don't need to buy a special weighing scale to know if your weight gain is due to an increase in muscle mass or fat. Here's why.

Diet

Getting Your Protein In on the Cheap (Source, Seasoning, and Meal Ideas)

Find out how you can hit your daily protein requirements on the cheap - including source, seasoning, and even meal ideas. Pack those muscles on.

Fitness

How To Stay Focused During Your Workout (For MORE Muscle Gain)

Staying focused during your workouts is one of the most important things you can do for maximum muscle gains. These tips will help you with that.

Mindfulness

Does Your Mindset Affect Your Muscle Growth?

Does your training mindset affect your muscle growth? Ans: in every way possible, from mind-muscle connection to lifting intensity. Here's why.

Home Workouts

How To Get In A Quiet, Effective Workout At Home

Worried about pissing your neighbors off every time you get your sweat on? Here's how you can get an effective yet quiet workout right from home.

Lean Mass

Essential Tips For An Effective Bulking Season

When bulking, you want to put on lean muscle - not excessive fat. But this is hard to get right. So, here are 4 tips that'll help you bulk. Effectively.

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Herbs To Boost Testosterone - You Didn't Know About

There are plenty of testosterone supplements out there in the market. But do they work? Can you actually boost your testosterone - at all? We explore here.

Lifestyle

Going To The Gym Cannot Be The Only Physical Activity You Do

Exercising for 45 minutes daily does not negate all the negative effects of a sedentary lifestyle. Here, we explore why, plus how you can be more active.

Lifestyle

Gut Health: The Secret To Transforming Your Physique?

Can improving your gut health help you lose fat and build muscle at a quicker rate? We explore the truth and various gut health tips in this article.

Fitness

Problem Solved: How Often Should You Change Workout Routine?

Stick to your workout routine - and do it for years. Switch it up every single day! Which approach is optimal for maximum muscle growth? We explore here.

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How Fast Can You Build Muscle (Naturally)?

How fast can you build muscle - and see visible results in the mirror - naturally? Learn how muscle growth works, plus the average monthly gain rate here.

Fitness

Want A Massive Chest? These Are The Exercises To Build Chest

Not seeing any chest gains despite the hard work in the gym? You're likely not doing the right chest exercises. Here are the 3 you have to do in the gym.

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Take Care Of These For Maximum Muscle Growth (Non-Lifting-Related!)

Other than training hard, there are a few factors you need to take care of to ensure you gain muscle mass as fast as possible. Find out what they are here.

Diet

Busting Myths: Maximize Muscle Growth On A Vegan Diet

Just because you're following a plant-based diet, doesn't mean you have to give up on your gains. Find out how you can build serious muscle on a vegan diet.

Lean Mass

The Ultimate Guide To Creatine

Wondering if creatine is worth your money? Here's everything you need to need about it - including its benefits, dosage, and side effects - before buying.

Diet

How To Break Through A Weight Loss Plateau

And for a while, it seemed like your efforts were paying off–the numbers on the scale keep creeping down, your jeans feel looser, and everyone around you is noticing the progress you've made. But all of a sudden, it stops

Diet

Clean Eating Can Be Bad For You

While there’s no strict definition of ‘clean-eating,’ it always promotes whole foods and demonizes processed options and added sugars. Now, at this point, you must be thinking: ‘Isn’t that healthy for you?’ Clean-eating – sounds benign enough, right? Well, no.

Diet

Why Diet Sodas Can Be Dangerous To Your Health ?

If you're trying to lose weight, one of the obvious steps to take would be switching from your favourite, regular sodas to sugar-free varieties. You've probably heard that these artificially-sweetened drinks can, in fact, sabotage your weight-loss efforts – despite having 0 calories!

Gym

5 Reasons You’re Not Getting Stronger

Your muscles have grown, and you've added significant pounds to all your lifts. But one fine day, your progress stalls; you hit a big fat plateau where you struggle even to add a measly 2.5 pounds to your deadlift. What gives?

Diet

The Paleo Diet and why it really works?

The paleo diet has been reported to eliminate bloating, eradicate seasonal allergies, free you from migraines, and even help you burn off a few pounds. Read more about what it is, which foods are allowed (and not), and whether you should try it out for yourself!

Ladies

The Harsh Truth About Building Muscle As A Female

Everywhere you look, it seems like all women want to do is to lose weight. What if you're trying to gain weight by putting on lean muscle mass? If you do, I think you'll agree with us that muscle-building information relating to women is a lot more scarce!

Diet

How Many Protein Shakes Is It safe to drink?

The chances are that dietary protein is bound to come up in conversations every few minutes or so. And if you're a lifter yourself, you undoubtedly understand why. Protein is – undoubtedly – the most critical macronutrient when it comes to making improvements to your physique.

Diet

Secrets to Getting Lean Body Mass

There’s no exceptional food, fruit, or type of diet that can help you achieve sustainable leanness. Repeat after me: the only way you’ll get lean for the long-term is if you are in a consistent caloric deficit. So — what should you eat to get lean, then?