by Dana Bushell | Training
When comprising a training routine divided up into different muscle groups on different days, what works best for one may not necessarily work as well for another. An effective training split is as unique a setup as the individual using it. For that reason, the only...
by AST Sports Science | Articles, Research, Supplements
Glutamine and GABA are two extremely effective GH stimulators. In fact, they have a greater impact on increasing growth hormone than any other natural substances I know of. GABA has been shown in studies to increase growth hormone levels by as much as 550%. GABA also...
by Dana Bushell | Training
There once was a time when being concerned with one’s chest measurements was a single gendered issue. Fast forward to today, and men all around the world are taking out their measuring tapes to size up the circumference of their own chests hoping for the slightest of...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Research
Glutamine is essential for protein synthesis and muscle cell growth. While maintaining glutamine status is critical to hard training athletes and the critically ill, very little research has investigated the most effective nutritional method to enhance glutamine...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Articles
If you’ve hit a plateau or you’re not getting the results you’d like from your training, take a close look at these simple strategies. They are based on the very latest bodybuilding research shown to boost muscle mass gains. 1.Carbohydrates boost muscle growth. Do...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Articles
Let's face it, the experienced you become as a lifter the more difficult the task of increasing strength on a regular basis. There are two key points to progressive overload that you must consider in order to keep making improvements in strength. The first aspect...
by Dana Bushell | Articles, Training
This can be a very difficult question to address. The simple answer would be any time you can get to the gym is better than not going at all. But there’s a little more to it than that. The time of day in which you train with weights does have some bearing on the...
by Paul Delia | Questions & Answers
Squats are the most effective leg exercise bar none and you need to realize this. No other exercise even comes close. And not only does squatting build big strong legs it also increases overall body strength and size. You literally use every muscle in your body when...
