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What you drink after a long, grueling workout can make a real difference in how you perform again in an hour or two. That’s important for team sports athletes or anyone who pushed the boundaries of what’s physically possible. A study published in the Journal of the International Society of Sport ... READ MORE

There’s a new trend in bodybuilding and fitness circles; employing an expert the industry magazines like to call a Guru. Many competitors, from professionals to amateurs, regularly hire someone to guide them through diet and training as they prepare for a competition. The Guru’s job is to tell their ... READ MORE

To my way of thinking, 1-arm dumbbell rows are excellent for developing lat muscle thickness. Pulldowns and chins are ideal for promoting width, but rows can’t be beat for thickness. Whether you’re a newbie or an advanced lifter, 1-arm dumbbell rows allow for isolation and contraction while still b ... READ MORE

Big arms are great, but that intimidating ‘V’ taper back is the hallmark of successful bodybuilding. One of the best back development exercises is the lat pulldown. Although some claim that behind the neck pulls maximize the load on lat muscles, most trainers discourage this variation since it puts ... READ MORE

You’re a fan of ABB’s Speed Shot miniaturized energy supplement for a couple of reasons. First, there’s 250 mg of caffeine in a double-dose 8.5 ounce bottle that’s backed by guarana, yohimbe and bitter orange extract. Then there’s the beta-alanine that helps you push beyond barriers and train harder ... READ MORE

The panel of judges and even the audience at bodybuilding events likes to see a quality known as muscular symmetry. Competitors who lack it might have an overdeveloped upper body with tiny little legs. Either that or the right and left sides of their frame are different. Ideally, you want one muscle ... READ MORE