The Pump: Ego Booster or Muscle Builder?
We often hear bodybuilders and strength athletes refer to a physiological phenomenon known as “the pump.” This is when a muscle becomes engorged with blood and feels very tight. The pump is a temporary phenomenon; typically lasting about 30 minutes at most, however, it is valued among all those who lift weights to build muscle.…
Sore muscles…what does it mean?
Sore muscles…what does it mean Here are two myths regarding sore muscles: “Getting sore means you had a good and effective workout.” If this were true then anything that caused soreness and pain in your muscles would mean you stimulated muscle growth. Boy I wish it was that simple. To be honest there is quiet some…
The myth of optimal protein intake
No doubt you have heard the old muscle building adage “eat A MINIMUM of 1 gram (or more) per pound of bodyweight for maximum muscle.” This is absolute bullshit. I always try to remain objective and I love questioning “common knowledge, and most times I discover that common knowledge is rooted in mythology and dogma…
Fire up your Central Nervous System to maximize Muscular Adaptation
Maximizing your central nervous system for your heavy lifts will increase your overall strength and the adaptive response you gain from heavy lifts by a significant margin. How do we do this?? By tightening and calling upon all your muscles… Years ago I witnessed a strength athlete bench pressing an ungodly amount of weight. What…
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