The 7 Best Protein Powders For Building Muscle in 2023
Protein is the building block for muscle growth, repair and maintenance, and without adequate protein to fuel your muscles, they don't stand a chance. Here are 7 of the best Protein powders for building muscle for every dietary requirement.
Skinny Guy Series: The Best Time of Day to Train for Muscle Growth
Ectomorphs, also known as Hardgainers and Skinny guys are long, wiry, and svelte, generally finding it difficult to gain muscle mass. People that belong to this body type are usually very thin, lean, and have a high metabolism.
4 Reasons Periodization is Crucial for Muscle Growth
Are you eager to achieve your goals for muscle growth but find yourself running into roadblocks because you lack focus and strategy? If you want to pack on lean muscle while staying healthy and balanced, then periodization should be a key part of your strength training routine.
5 Reasons why you should never skip leg day!
So, you're thinking about skipping leg day, eh? Well, you better think again! Legs have the biggest muscle groups in the body, so it's not wise to neglect your lower body workouts.
What Are the Best Rest Times Between Sets for Muscle Growth: Short, Medium, or Long?
If your strength training goal is muscle growth, your rest time between sets is one of the most critical factors of your exercise program. But which is best: Short, Medium, or Long?
5 Training methods to take your fitness to the next level
Bored with your repetitive workouts and traditional straight sets, reps, exercises and rest times? Add some spice to your exercise routine and take your fitness level and gains to new heights with the following 5 training methods.
Muscle building vs toning: What's the difference?
While muscle gain is a pretty straightforward concept, toning and the differences between the two seem to cause a lot of confusion. Let's break it down shall we!?
Resistance Training - 5 Things to Avoid For Best Results
When done right, the benefits of resistance training are literally limitless. Here are 5 things to avoid to maximise your results when starting a new program.
Pre-sleep nutrition: Boost muscle recovery before bed
Sleep and recovery go hand in hand. Nothing is more restorative than a good night's rest. Athletes are no strangers to the "optimize everything" mentality that's often needed in the gym for optimal athletic performance and constant PR-shattering. Now, you may be able to optimize your sleep schedule and nighttime routine to improve your training sessions the next day without sacrificing sleep. Meet pre-sleep nutrition, your key to boosting overnight recovery and muscle growth.
Water: The Miracle Chemical That Helps Build Muscle
Water, the miracle chemical, “drug” and nutrient that helps build muscle. Experts agree that hydrating is a crucial ingredient for successful bodybuilding, weight loss (fat loss), and building body mass.
Lean Bulking for the Endomorph: More Muscle, Less Fat
If you're an endomorph, like Tom Hardy or Jennifer Lopez, I've got good news and bad news. The bad news is that, in general, you're as likely to gain body fat as you are muscle mass. The good news is that Dr. Sheldon believed that endomorphs have a tendency toward a “viscerotonic” personality: relaxed, comfortable, and extroverted.
How much muscle can you gain in a month?
Whether returning to a training program or just beginning, the first month brings up the age-old question: Can I look like Daniel Craig as James Bond or Alicia Vikander as Tomb Raider in 4 weeks or less? The answer is no, you probably can’t! However, you can add muscle mass and start your journey to the body composition you desire.
How to Time Protein Intake for Optimal Strength Gains
There's not really a bad time for protein intake. However, there are better times than others. In the morning, pre-workout, during a workout, and post-workout are all excellent times to get yourself some high-quality protein.
Build Muscle, get ripped and increase endurance with Drop-sets
Drop sets are essentially a technique where you perform an exercise to failure or near failure, then drop (reduce) the weight and continue for more reps until you reach failure, drop the weight again and repeat.
Clean Bulking vs Dirty Bulking: Which is best for muscle growth?
Bulking refers to a gradual increase in the number of calories you take in combined with intense weight training. Any calorie intake beyond what your body needs to maintain your current bodyweight is a calorie surplus that your body can then use to build muscle. But which is better, clean or dirty bulking? We have the answers!
The Skinny Guy Bulk up guide: Count Macros not Calories!
Welcome fellow Ectomorphs. If you're seeking refuge from the constant barrage of weight loss and dieting programs trying to convince you that happiness, skinniness, and health are one and the same, then you've come to the right place.
Muscle Growth: 12 Essential tips to build more muscle
As men, it's only natural to want to look bigger and stronger, but with so much inaccurate information out there, knowing what to believe, what to do, and where to start can feel overwhelming. Here are 12 Essential tips to building more muscle mass!