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Weight loss is a common goal for people who wish to improve their health, compete in a physique sport, or make weight for a strength sport with weight classes. However, weight gain is an equally valid and important diet goal, and should be approached just as strategically. This article discusses how to construct an optimized bulking diet.
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What does it take to reach your strength potential? Get programs and advice for beginner, intermediate, and advanced stages.
No matter your goals, squats should probably be at the core of your training program. Learn how to squat and how to start adding weight now.
Do you want to learn how to bench press, or learn how to bench better? If so, this guide will teach you everything you need to know.
The deadlift is one of the best exercises you can do to build muscle and strength. Take your sumo deadlift or conventional deadlift to the next level with this guide.
This article discusses what caffeine does, how it affects strength performance, and whether or not health and safety concerns about caffeine are warranted.
Why does dieting suck so much? This article is your comprehensive guide to metabolic adaptation and life after weight loss.
You know creatine is beneficial for strength and power output. But you probably aren’t familiar with the lesser-known benefits and effects covered in this article.
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