by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Articles, Research
In Part-2 we looked at what hypertrophy is, the most effective type of training that activates the hypertrophic response and the relationship between strength development and muscle growth. In this article we’ll look at what time frame do these changes occur? What’s...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
There are two main types of muscle contraction that bodybuilders are interested in. An eccentric (or negative) muscle contraction is when the muscle lengthens under tension, generally by lowering a weight. A concentric muscle contraction occurs when a muscle shortens...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
While it is true that heat processing destroys the nutritional value and natural structure of essential fatty acids, I was surprised to learn that most oils labeled “cold pressed” are not cold pressed at all. As industry and government is yet to agree on a definition...
by Paul Delia | News, Rants
The biggest scams in the supplement world no doubt center around weight loss. Let’s face it, when it come to losing weight and looking better just about everyone is a sucker – easy prey. One of the newer scams that’s been infecting the industry for...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
Surprisingly, there is not a lot of research on this area of nutritional science, so I’ve had to dig deep and draw on some diverse literature. However, if you’ve read my previous research articles, you’ll see I have not been off the mark so far. To...
by Paul Delia | Questions & Answers
One thing is certain, Max-OT is the absolute best training method for maximum muscle growth. Max-OT breaks from the mold of everyday "thinking" yet taps into and maximizes the basic physiological fundamentals of muscle growth. Using Max-OT will have you...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
A structured nutritional approach is essential for effective fat loss and/or muscle gain. However, I don’t believe that setting “a target weight” accurately assesses progress in either of these objectives. Therefore, I don’t believe in...
by Dana Bushell | Articles, Training
“It’s not the size of the dog in the fight but the size of the fight in the dog.” –Mark Twain. For so many of us dedicated warriors of iron out there, the innate desire to be bigger and stronger is the driving force behind our efforts in and out of the gym. Born out...
