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The carnivore diet resolved or improved chronic health conditions in a new study. But is that the full story? Here's an unbiased analysis. |
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Nothing wrecks natural lifters faster than training like steroid users. Here are the scientific reasons why, plus how to train instead. |
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Olive oil is known for being heart-friendly, but it can also be a friend to your waistline. Here's the science and how much to slurp down. |
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Is working out an aphrodisiac? Is the smell of sweat a turn-on? Is there a way to tell if your gym crush is in the mood? Let's ask science. |
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Here are four simple strategies to address the shortening of your telomeres, slow down aging, and possibly increase lifespan. |
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| | by Dan John The best kettlebell workout. The most powerful kettlebell exercise plus hardcore strength work. Get ready to be better... at everything! |
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| | by Dr John Rusin Some conditioning workouts can damage your tendons, ligaments, and joints. Here are the worst offenders, plus some better alternatives. |
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1. Use More Challenging Tempos  For any given lift, there's an "easiest" rep tempo that most of us habitually revert to in our attempt to add weight, reps, sets, etc. People are all a bit different in terms of what's easiest. On squats, some people find it easier to descend into the hole quite fast (the "dive bomb" method), while others find it easier to lower themselves into the squat slowly.  |
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2. Reduce Body English  Increased difficulty, not just additional weight, is what changes the body. For example, you may be able to do lateral raises with 40-pound dumbbells for a set of 12, but it requires some creative body English. Maybe you're launching those weights up using a full-body maneuver that looks like a cross between a good morning and a power shrug.  So while you've managed to increase your loads, it's only because you've figured out a way to incorporate more muscle groups into the exercise. The target muscles (your middle delts) have long since been maxed out and don't receive any additional adaptive stress, no matter how much heavier you go.  If this is the case, it's worth it to occasionally do a phase of training – 4 weeks, twice a year – where you work hard to clean up your lifting technique, even if you're forced to lower your weights in the process. That way, the target muscles receive a greater stimulus, and (bonus!) the associated joints and connective tissues get a break as well. |
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Old Man Training Wisdom It's impressive to see a guy who's over 60 and in phenomenal shape. Any secrets y'all can share? Go to thread
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What's Your Favorite TRT Provider? I've been on TRT for about a year and pay $200 a month. Is this reasonable? Go to thread
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Rank the Neurological Demand When it comes to neurologically demanding training techniques, how would you rank these? Go to thread
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by Andy Van Grinsven
They work for newbies and drug-aided pros, but for the rest of us, body-part splits rob us of growth. Here's what to do instead. |
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To train the core musculature properly, you need to do the right exercises at the right time. Here's your complete guide. |
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To reach a goal sometimes you just have to sack up and kick some butt. More often than not, that butt is your own. – Chris Shugart  – T Nation (Facebook) |
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Make a conscious effort, even if it's painful, to recognize where you are specialized to the point of detriment. Take on new challenges and seek variety in the gym and the dinner table. It might just be the solution to your plateau.  – Lonnie Lowery, PhD |
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Leave room for instinct and unpredictable circumstances. This isn't a hardcore strategy, but pushing through a workout when you're not at your best can sabotage your next few training sessions and set you back.  – Ben Bruno |
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