Hypertrophy
The power of periodisation
Eric Helms is a pro natural bodybuilder, raw powerlifter and a coach at 3D Muscle Journey. He is based in Auckland, New Zealand.…
Why you should (hamstring) curl before you squat
Hamstrings are not hard to grow yet even most pros lack size and shape because no one gives this muscle the attention it…
Can you change the shape of your muscles?
Chris Beardsley is a biomechanics researcher. He is also the editor of Strength and Conditioning Research. He is based in Loughborough, Leicestershire. It…
Nutrition
The smart way to maximise protein synthesis
Not all proteins are created equal so eating the right types at the right times is the best way to improve muscle protein…
Strength
The power of periodisation
Eric Helms is a pro natural bodybuilder, raw powerlifter and a coach at 3D Muscle Journey. He is based in Auckland, New Zealand.…
Can you change the shape of your muscles?
Chris Beardsley is a biomechanics researcher. He is also the editor of Strength and Conditioning Research. He is based in Loughborough, Leicestershire. It…
Use chains to unlock greater growth
Paul Carter is the chief executive at Lift-Run-Bang.com and has more than 25 years of experience under the bar, having coached some of…
Do you have the heart to get bigger?
What separates a good lifter from a great lifter? What is in your head and what is in your heart, says John Meadows…
Fat Loss
Are you too fat to add serious muscle?
Nick Mitchell is a leading body composition expert and the founder of the Ultimate Performance global personal training gym. He is based in Los…
Nutrition
The smart way to maximise protein synthesis
Not all proteins are created equal so eating the right types at the right times is the best way to improve muscle protein…
The herb that boosts testosterone threefold
Low levels of testosterone will negatively impact your performance in the gym, the office and the bedroom, but there are some minerals and…
Can you reverse diet on high-fat foods?
Having spent months of hard work getting lean the last thing you want is to gain fat when your diet ends and following…
Maximise protein synthesis to add lean muscle faster
Phil Learney is a performance coach specialising in strength, conditioning and nutrition. He is based in London. In theory, adding lean muscle mass…
Supps
The supps that boost testosterone
Kamal Patel is a director of Examine.com, the research-based resource on supplementation and nutrition, and a nutrition researcher with an MPH and MBA…
The herb that boosts testosterone threefold
Low levels of testosterone will negatively impact your performance in the gym, the office and the bedroom, but there are some minerals and…
How safe are your supps?
Terence O’Rorke is business development director for sport analytical services at international science group LGC and manages the supplements testing programmes Informed-Sport. In…
4 top supps for stronger bones
Kamal Patel is a director of Examine.com, the research-based resource on supplementation and nutrition, and a nutrition researcher with an MPH and MBA…
Recovery
My recovery strategy for maximum gains
Training hard does a lot of damage to you body, so the more you push it in the gym, the greater your need…
Master better movement patterns
Phil Learney is a performance coach specialising in strength, conditioning and nutrition. He is based in London. Have you ever seen a toddler…
Is stress stunting your muscle growth?
The flight-or-fight hormone allows us thrive and survive, but the daily stresses of modern life affects our ability to manage adrenaline effectively. All…
Why most people misuse sleds
When used properly, pushing a prowler can do far more than make you feel sick, including improving explosive strength and adding muscle mass,…