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Everyone has the same 168 hours in a week. Don’t waste a single minute of your workout time. You have to put in the time, but you can shortcut your goals. By training with an expert, taking the right supplements and nutrition, and keeping up with the latest science you can find the quickest path forward. Science of Shortcuts We’re not talking about forum fads for lifting. Shortcuts come from choosing the right lifts based on science – structured experiments to test activation of muscles and see what works best. No more “ this dude swears by it – look at him”… Read More »

The 8 most popular “legal steroids for sale” aren’t legal. Seven are regulated as controlled substances in the Anabolic Steroid Control Act of 2004. Six are available with a prescription. Two are not FDA approved for human use – veterinary use only. “Legal steroids” has become common vernacular referring to muscle building or anabolic supplements that are in fact legal, a blend of natural vitamins, prohormones, and herbal boosters that work to mimic the effects of illicit anabolic steroids. In point of fact, the 8 most popular “legal steroids” for sale aren’t steroids, but steroid alternatives. Beware those that name… Read More »

So you’re putting on the bulk you wanted. Maybe you’re noticing that everybody wants to pick a fight with the biggest guy in the room, and that’s increasingly you. It never seems as big in the mirror as other people tell you it looks, but you’re noticing it other places – like in your clothing. It’s hard for bodybuilders to find clothes that fit, especially dress clothes. You’re buying bigger clothes to fit your shoulders and traps, and discovering you are not the target demographic for big and tall clothes. Sizes XL, 2XL, and 3XL are built for fat men, not muscular… Read More »

There’s a lot of buzz about a “Black Label” testosterone supplement that got a famous professional wrestler fined and potentially suspended for its use. They claim it’s clinically proven to: “Boost testosterone production by over 167% Boost Energy Levels and Endurance by 252% [and] Reduce Muscle repair time by over 87%.” What research do they actually point to? Studies on its ingredients: “Effect of vitamin D supplementation on testosterone levels in men.” Hormone and Metabolic Research “Zinc status and serum testosterone levels of healthy adults.” Nutrition “Asian herbals and aphrodisiacs used for managing ED.” Translational Andrology and Urology “Lowe serum… Read More »

Squatting is one of the lifts that people either love or hate. If you love squatting keep on keeping on and continue to reap the benefits of working out your entire body. If you hate squats, keep reading. There are tons of excuses for why people don’t want to squat in the gym, but at the end of the day, you need to get in the rack and squat. Common Excuses People make excuses for not squatting all the time, and frankly, most of them are BS. One common excuse is that squatting is bad for your knees and back. This is… Read More »

With all of the legal options that are out on the market, it’s a shame people are still using illegal steroids. If people think illegal steroid options are more effective, they’re dead wrong. We’ve warned you about the symptoms and side effects of illegal steroid usage and steroid abuse in previous posts, and we want to make sure you know there’s a better way. If you want to become shredded, jacked, strong, and powerful, our blog post this week is going to teach you everything you need to know about starting a steroid cycle as a beginner. NOT ALL STEROIDS ARE THE SAME If… Read More »

You might not think so, but there’s actually an art to packing your gym bag. And when you’re a serious gym-goer, like a bodybuilder or a powerlifter, you know there’s a pretty big list of essentials that you NEED to bring to the gym in order for your workout to be on point. Your favorite pair of headphones. And a backup pair, because let’s face it: It’s really hard to get pumped for your lift without music. We love Bluetooth headphones. You can pair them with your phone, then set your phone down on the bench next to you, or even… Read More »

New Year’s Tip: Gym Etiquette Rules If you’ve made the decision to intensify your gym routine in the New Year, you should know that almost all gyms have a set of “unwritten” gym etiquette rules that new gym-goers and veterans must follow if they want to be liked and respected by the rest of the members. What happened to gym etiquette? No matter if you can deadlift 10lb dumbbells or a bar with 600lbs, a little common sense and good gym etiquette should go without saying … just be sure to follow these gym etiquette rules. NO EXCUSES! This should go without saying, but… Read More »

Get Realistic About Your Bodybuilding Program Welcome to a brand-new year. If you have goals to embark on a bodybuilding journey during 2018, you’ve come to the right place. There are thousands of resources out there to help you get started on this journey of growth and gains, but we’re going to make sure you have the most sound and safe advice. Let’s get started. First of all, make sure your mindset is right going into this new lifestyle. Bodybuilding programs require a ton of patience, positivity, motivation, commitment, research, and consistency. You’re not going to see results overnight – if someone… Read More »

MAXIMIZE YOUR RESULTS WITH POST-WORKOUT SUPPLEMENTS FOR MUSCLE GAIN Have you ever heard of the anabolic window? It’s the name for the 30-45 minute window following your workout. There’s tons of information out there that states you should get the adequate amount of muscle building protein and carbs in during this window. However, there’s also a lot of information out there that confirms this anabolic window is a myth. Some scientists, nutrition, and workout professionals disagree. Needless to say, it’s a fiercely debated topic in the world of gains. So what’s our take on the anabolic window? It’s hard to say.… Read More »