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…
The best way to build big arms
Editor’s Note: We were very sorry to hear of the passing of Charles Poliquin in September 2018 aged 57. He was responsible for…
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 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…
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…
It’s time you got tempo right
Ignore the importance of the speed at which you perform each rep and you’ll never place enough tension on the target muscle to…
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…
Blood-flow restricted training 101
Jeremy Loenneke is an assistant professor of Exercise Science in the Department of Health, Exercise Science and Recreation Management at the University of…
Metabolic flux and nutrient partitioning
Phil Learney is a performance coach specialising in strength, conditioning and nutrition. He is based in London. Metabolic flux is the term used…
