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Intensification Methods
Intensification Methods are strategies designed to push a muscle past failure and maximize growth. Do they work? Is there any science behind them?
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Training at Home
Training at home probably isn’t quite as effective as training at the gym. How can you adjust your program to continue to make progress with little or no equipment?
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Writing your own Program Part 4
Writing a solid training program is one of the most nuanced tasks in the fitness field. How can you go about creating your own program? We’ll get into the nitty gritty in this series.
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Chest Training 101
Growing the pectorals is a goal of many gym goers. What’s the best way to go about developing this oft-sought after muscle group? Let’s see what the science says about the pecs.
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Get Psyched
How do you get psyched up for a big lift? Is there any science behind your method? What are the best ways to get psyched for a lift? Let’s check it out.
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The Mind-Muscle Connection
The Mind-Muscle Connection is a hot topic in the bodybuilding community with many coaches swearing by its efficacy. Is it really the best way to grow?
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Quick tips
L-Citrulline
L-Citrulline is one of the most common nitric oxide boosters used in pre-workout formulas. L-Citrulline has been shown to increase exercise performance in multiple studies.
GABA
Many bodybuilders use GABA to improve their sleep quality. While this may not always be an effective use, GABA has been shown to increase growth hormone production overnight.
Is Training Frequency Muscle Group-Specific?
How often should you workout? Does this depend on what muscle groups you’re training? This study found that muscles in the lower body typically recovered more quickly than upper body muscles.
DHEA
DHEA has often been proposed as a natural testosterone booster but virtually no research backs this claim. DHEA has no effect on testosterone or exercise performance.
The Tripod Foot
Many lifters focus on maintaining their body weight on their heels while they squat. This is a good method for beginners, but for optimum performance, you need to utilize the tripod foot.
Keto and Post-Workout Nutrition
We often tout the importance of carbohydrates after your workout but what if you’re keto-adapted? Consuming fat after your workout can help replenish muscle glycogen!
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Cardiovascular Health In Bodybuilding – Cardio Age
In this video we will discuss What is cardio age? and why is it important for general muscle building and your general health.
Top 3 Ways to Become More Vascular
Dr. Jacob Wilson will go over the top 3 research-based ways that bodybuilders can use to become more vascular.
Top 3 Ways to Use EAA’s for Max Hypertrophy
Dr. Jacob Wilson will go over the top 3 research-based ways to use essential amino acids (EAAs) for max hypertrophy.
3 Reasons Why Your Triceps Aren’t Growing
Dr. Wilson will go over the top 3 reasons why your triceps aren’t growing and how to optimize your training to bring new gains.
Whey Protein Vs. Whole Food
We will go over the effects of whey protein vs. whole food on protein synthesis, and how they help you become more anabolic.
TRAINING HACKS – Shoulder Pain With Side Laterals? Try This!
ASPI Director of Strength and Conditioning, Charlie Ottinger as he gives you tips and hacks to improve your workouts or add new weapons to your gym arsenal. This week we are going to start with the best way to avoid pain and improve side laterals.
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