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  1. My Log of Maximising Muscle Protein Synthesis and Insulin Sensitivity

    Now reached an acceptable body fat % (~17%) so I'm looking to do a clean bulk of sorts and most importantly add some strength. For these goals keto is far from ideal and I've come up with a new eating plan. After some increased reading on insulin and looking back at previous eating plans I...
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    Study of pro bodybuilders: 4 days vs 6 days per week with equal volume yielded equal

    Another cool graphic put together by Thomas Coughlin, this one on our study that investigated the effects of 4 vs 6 training sessions a week where both groups worked each muscle twice per week on a volume-equated basis. The really cool thing about this study is that subjects were pro...
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    A Doctor Explains The Pros And Cons Of Common Sex Positions

    Medial doctor and sex therapist Zvi Zuckerman (aka the “Sex Doctor”) recently explained the scientific, romantic and physical benefits of each position, along with their potential drawbacks. So if you’re feeling frisky tonight, here’s what to look forward to (and what to look out for!) Dr. Zvi...
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    Are mass gainers better than whey protein for building muscle?

    I have been using whey protein for nearly 7 months now,I have put on some mass but I am still far from where I want to be. Will mass gainers speed up the process Can you use mass gainers and gain just lean mass while minimizing fat? I have read some articles which tell the benefits of mass...
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    Quads

    Seems my quads are shrinking, I thought they were OK but guess it was half fat.. I want to add something for quads, but don't want to hit glutes too much I already have a deadlift butt that my Mrs is jealous of.. So far I have two different leg days. Leg day 1 is Squat + Romanian DL + Calves...
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    This is what the "fittest woman on earth" eats every day

    Hint: her shopping cart consists of lots of eggs, avocados and leafy greens. Photo: Instagram @katrindavidsdottir She squats 115 kilos and has won the CrossFit Games two years running, so when Katrin Davidsdottir spills on what her day on a plate looks like, we’re all ears. Speaking to...
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    Do you run bulk/cut cycles

    So how many of you do this and do you feel it's worth it?
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    People who pack a healthy lunch for work, what do you pack?

    People who pack a healthy lunch for work, what do you pack?
  9. Bulking and cutting

    Is a remnant of the Weider years. if you bulk and cut you are a drop kick.
  10. Bodybuilders, please support efforts to get rid of fat gut freaks

    https://www.facebook.com/1644282722526190/videos/vb.1644282722526190/1726560970965031/?type=2&theater
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    High protein milk

    https://www.woolworths.com.au/Shop/Browse/eggs-dairy-fridge/full-cream-milk?name=the-complete-dairy-full-cream-milk&productId=407509 thoughts???
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    What are some foods that people commonly mistake as healthy?

    What are some foods that people commonly mistake as healthy?
  13. PWO Carbs - Share your experiences.

    Do you take them, dextrose, waxy maize starch, Vitargo etc? How much do you take? Where did you buy it? How much did you pay? What are/were the results?
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    Grip weakest link in deadlift

    Hi All, My trainer has me currently doing high-volume to bring up my work capacity and to burn off the fat. However with deadlifts my forearms and grip is running out of steam halfway through the sets. I know I have other options but: 1. I don't like alternating grip due to some imbalances, a...
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    Why to use creatine in your supplement regime?

    I often here strange misconceptions about creatine use at the gym, decided to write a detailed blog post on creatine use for bodybuilders, including it's benefits, natural sources of creatine, who won't benefit from creatine use, etc. Here is a little snippet from the article: If you’ve been...
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    May 2016 Newsletter - our latest updates

    Hiya! As we edge closer to Winter, we've got a cracking Product of the Month for you… It’s fair to say that Watermelon NO4X has gained a cult following. It’s trusted by many gym go'ers to assist with their focus and provide maximum stimulation in the gym. Best of all, it’s free for all...
  17. Whey protein vs white bread..., don't fool yourself!

    Hang on a sec mate. Whey protein and white bread in the same sentence, and if that wasn't enough, you're pitching one against the other? It's got to be some joke right? No, no joke here. If I was talking protein, then yes sure, it would be the joke of the century, however I'm talking about...
  18. Essa Obiad 310 pounds

    From FB
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    What did you hope to achieve VS what you really achieved by using steroids?

    Body wise and life goals in general.
  20. Beetroot juice

    This is old news, for those who are in the know, but it has now been shown that beetroot juice does improve performance. Its also a great stim for fat loss. http://www.watoday.com.au/wa-news/university-of-wa-researchers-find-beetroot-juice-could-enhance-athletes-20160307-gncwwj.html