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The work you do in the gym to build a massive physique must be supported with an equally well-crafted eating program. You can map out the most detailed program of exercises, reps, sets, resistance, pace and rest. But if you neglect the nutrition aspect of bodybuilding, all that effort won’t get you ... READ MORE

The deadlift is one of your most basic resistance exercises. It’s always mentioned as one of the key movements in any training program where getting bigger is the objective. As with all compound movements, great care must be taken when performing deadlifts. Because there are so many muscle groups ... READ MORE

As a strength athlete, you use a Protein+Carbs supplement right after sessions of heavy lifting to trigger protein synthesis and kick start the replenishment of muscle glycogen. Here’s what it can do for you on cardio day. For a study published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, s ... READ MORE

How’d you like to burn fat as a fuel during moderate-intensity cardio? A study published in the journal Nutrition & Metabolism suggests that capsinoid compounds from sweet peppers might do the trick. Researchers had 12 healthy normal weight men in their mid-20s supplement with purified capsi ... READ MORE

After a big contest, physique athletes will typically forget about dieting for a while and eat previously forbidden foods – sometimes in frightening quantities. Researchers in Sweden wanted to see what would happen if healthy normal weight adults in their 20s lived a lifestyle of gluttony and sloth ... READ MORE

There’s no shortage of energy drink choices on the market. They come packaged in everything from 22 oz bottles to couple-ounce shots. How can you tell which one’s right for you? A study published in the journal Physician and Sportsmedicine analyzed energy drinks for performance and weight loss. ... READ MORE