One leg exercise I can almost guarantee you are not currently taking advantage of is the Nordic hamstring curl, aka the Russian Leg Curl or the Natural Glute Ham Raise. The Nordic hamstring curl is...
When it comes to building stronger, more defined arms, most lifters focus on biceps—but it’s the triceps that make up the majority of your upper arm mass. The triceps pushdown is one of the most effective...
Often used in nootropics, energy drinks, and supplements, studies have shown that the nonessential amino acid l-tyrosine is a precursor for the vital neurotransmitter’s dopamine, epinephrine, and norepinephrine. Researchers believe that tyrosine may aid in...
What if I told you that you can move faster in your metcons and make them hurt less? What magic pill do you have to take to make this happen? What fitness God do you...
Leucine is one of three branched chain amino acids, along isoleucine and valine. Studies suggest that of all three, leucine is the primary and most potent activator of muscle protein synthesis. Cells are able to...
Methionine is an essential amino acid, vital for human health. Your body cannot produce essential amino acids on its own, therefore, you must obtain them through the food in your diet or through dietary supplements....
Chances are you’ve heard that the benefits of taking L-lysine can help assist and strengthen your immune system. Although that may be true, studies suggest lysine, an essential amino acid, has more health benefits, than...
When you think about amino acids, threonine is rarely the first that comes to mind. Threonine is one of the nine essential amino acids and assists in the production of other amino acids glycine and...
When it comes to leg day exercises, you have quite a few options to choose from. Being the biggest muscle group the body, it can seem challenging at first to find your staple exercises and...
Workout intensity, time under tension, and volume are three critical components in driving muscle growth, strength development, and optimizing body composition. One training method that effectively combines all three is the superset—a technique where...
You’re familiar with dieting, but what about reverse dieting? You know, the ‘diet after the diet’. The diet for when you’ve hit the weight loss plateau and have slashed calories down so far that your...
Today we’re going to learn some fitness vocab and talk about adduction and abduction. Knowing the difference between adduction and abduction exercises can help you train better, improve your form, and make strides in your power...
