by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
I agree, the research on testosterone responses to weight training is somewhat conflicting. Some research studies report an increase in circulating testosterone in response to a workout, others report a marked decline in the hours after training. One of the reasons...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
Years ago, bodybuilding experts believed that muscle could not be synthesized at a rapid rate unless anabolic steroids were involved. Back then we were in the dark ages when it came to scientific research on muscle growth. The only way some narrow-minded people could...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
Interestingly, while in some sports, being over 25 years of age is considered over the hill. However, in sports such as bodybuilding and powerlifting some pros don’t reach their peak until their mid 30’s or even 40’s. Josh Lowndes and his colleagues...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
Despite what the zero-carb diet gurus say, if you want a great physique, you need carbohydrates. The physiology on this topic is straightforward, building a great physique requires intense exercise four to six days a week. To train intensely and recover effectively...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Articles, Research
Can you increase your strength up to 16% and prime your muscle for better growth and performance even before you’ve touched a barbell? This information is real exciting stuff for anyone that wants to improve their physique. There are no gimmicks or weird diets...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
When I was 15 years old, the first gym that I ever trained at had no ventilation, three light bulbs, a concrete floor and most of the equipment was bolted to the ground. If you couldn’t bench at least 300lbs, the guys there would not let you use the equipment. I...
by Paul Delia | Questions & Answers
The entire muscle growth response to resistance training depends on progressive overload. When you first start weight training initial strength gains are not accompanied by direct muscle size increases, they are due to an adaptation within the neural system. During...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Articles, Research
Glutamine isn’t new. It hasn’t been attributed to building 21-inch arms or smashing world records, nor is it a previously hidden Soviet secret. The funny thing is, however, over 50 years of research shows supplementation with this amino acid is indispensable for...
by AST Sports Science | Questions & Answers
An overwhelming amount of evidence indicates that blood testosterone levels govern a person’s potential to build muscle. More testosterone – more muscle growth potential. Drug-free bodybuilders and athlete should do everything they can to optimize natural...
