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How Much Protein to Build Muscle? New Research Says Less Than You Think

October 4, 2025
How much protein to build muscle? See why pushing intake too high can backfire — and what to prioritize instead. Do you expect your muscles to grow bigger and bigger by shoveling “high protein” into your body? But what if eating more protein isn’t just unnecessary — but actually makes it harder to grow? Today, […]
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High Reps vs Low Reps: Which Builds More Muscle?

September 20, 2025
High reps vs low reps: which actually builds more muscle without wrecking your joints or your motivation? I ran a 60-day, side-by-side test to find out. High reps vs low reps? Apparently, you have to train with heavy weights for the best muscle growth; at least, that’s what many people say.  But not everyone agrees. […]
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How to BEAT Your Crappy Muscle Genetics (Using Science)

September 6, 2025
Ever wonder why some guys blow up in months while others barely change after years of training? The answer lies in your muscle genetics and how you play the hand you’re dealt. What if I told you this guy eats less than 1,500 calories a day, yet his muscle growth speed is unheard of? At […]
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Body Recomposition Calculator V2: Build Muscle And Lose Fat

September 1, 2025
How To Build Muscle And Lose Fat At The Same Time (Body Recomposition) Primary researcher for this article: Daniel Plotkin, PhD student Discover the exact number of calories you need to eat to successfully achieve a body recomposition:  Click the button below to figure out how many calories you need to eat for body recomposition […]
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How to Get JACKED With Only Dumbbells (Full Routine Explained)

August 23, 2025
Think you need a fancy gym to build muscle? Nope — here’s how to get jacked with just two dumbbells. This is Dayton. A typical guy who can’t commit to gyms because “life is too busy." “Gyms are too expensive”, and he’d eat whatever was reachable. But here's the worrying bit. His current body fat is […]
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Best Cardio For Losing Weight? We Ranked 12 Workouts Using Real Data

July 30, 2025
What’s the best cardio for losing weight? We ran, jumped, swam (and suffered) through 12 workouts to find the real winners. This one exercise burns twice as much fat as jogging ... ... and that’s just 1 of the 12 popular cardio exercises we tested, using the world’s most accurate calorie tracker, to measure not […]
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225 Bench Press: Fastest Proven Way to Get There (Even If You’re Stuck)

July 19, 2025
It took me 3 years to hit a 225 bench press. Ryan did it in 1, and his method changed everything for me. Reaching a 225 bench press is a sign you've made it in the gym. But only 2% of new lifters can do it, and even among regulars, barely 1 in 5 ever […]
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How To Destroy Visceral Fat In 30 Days

July 5, 2025
You can see your belly fat. You can grab it. But the most dangerous fat? You can’t see it at all. It’s called visceral fat, and here's how you can destroy it in 30 days. This is the belly fat no one wants, but most people have. It’s visible, and you can literally pinch it. […]
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The ONLY 2 Thick Back Exercises You Need For Serious Mass

June 21, 2025
Tired of a flat-looking back? These thick back exercises will change the game. Did you know that there are 6 key muscles responsible for giving your back a thick, powerful look? However, each one has a unique function that most people overlook in their back workouts. I know because after years of doing the “best” […]
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How to Lose Body Fat (and Actually Keep It Off): Your Full Plan to Reach 12%

June 7, 2025
If you’ve been stuck trying to figure out how to lose body fat, this is the no-fluff guide to getting to 12% BF — and staying that way. THIS is what 30% body fat looks like. Drop down to 20%, and in the right lighting, you might see some ab definition. At 15%, your upper […]
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