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Category: Education

How physique athletes really train: off-season vs contest prep

By Holly Baxter Posted on September 23, 2025 Posted in Education
How physique athletes really train: off-season vs contest prep

How Physique Athletes Really Train: Weekly Volume by Muscle Group in Off-Season vs. Contest Prep Understanding how competitive physique athletes structure their training is one of the most important questions in bodybuilding. While theory suggests that training volume is a …

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Why don’t I look like I workout?

By Holly Baxter Posted on June 1, 2025 Posted in Education
Why don’t I look like I workout?

Feel like your training isn’t paying off? Discover why you might not look like you lift—plus the deeper signs of progress most people overlook.

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Do deloads actually work? What the research says about taking a week off training

By Holly Baxter Posted on May 27, 2025 Posted in Education
Do deloads actually work? What the research says about taking a week off training

Do deloads help or hurt your muscle growth? Discover what new research says about taking a week off training and how strategic breaks may (or may not) improve your gains.

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Do cheat reps help or hurt muscle growth? New 2024 study breaks it down

By Holly Baxter Posted on May 21, 2025 Posted in Education
Do cheat reps help or hurt muscle growth? New 2024 study breaks it down

Are cheat reps hurting your gains? A new 2024 study led by Lehman College and Jeff Nippard investigates whether using momentum impacts muscle growth. Here’s what they found—and how it might change your training.

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Lengthened partials vs. full range of motion: What the latest research says about muscle growth

By Holly Baxter Posted on May 1, 2025 Posted in Education
Lengthened partials vs. full range of motion: What the latest research says about muscle growth

A new study investigates whether lengthened partial reps lead to greater muscle hypertrophy than full range of motion training in resistance-trained individuals. Here’s what the data reveals.

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Does Bigger Muscle Size Increase Strength? What Science Really Says

By Holly Baxter Posted on April 25, 2025 Posted in Education, Training
Does Bigger Muscle Size Increase Strength? What Science Really Says

Curious if bigger muscles actually make you stronger? Explore the latest research on muscle size vs strength, how hypertrophy impacts performance, and what it means for your training goals.

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Should You Adjust Your Workouts Based on Your Menstrual Cycle? Science Says…

By Holly Baxter Posted on March 20, 2025 Posted in Education
Should You Adjust Your Workouts Based on Your Menstrual Cycle? Science Says…

Does the menstrual cycle affect muscle growth and resistance training results? Explore the science behind muscle protein synthesis across menstrual phases and how it impacts your fitness goals.

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Training Volume: Is more “Always” Better for Muscle Growth?

By Holly Baxter Posted on January 13, 2025 Posted in Education
Training Volume: Is more “Always” Better for Muscle Growth?

In resistance training research, it is well-established that muscle growth tends to occur more rapidly during the early stages of a training program. Over time, as individuals become more well-trained, the rate of muscle gain naturally begins to slow (1). …

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Does L-Citrulline Really Boost Resistance Training Performance?

By Holly Baxter Posted on December 17, 2024 Posted in Education
Does L-Citrulline Really Boost Resistance Training Performance?
Close up of black iron barbell with heavy discs in hands of strong female weightlifter lying on red bench, attempting to do bench press in modern fitness club, side shot

Discover whether L-Citrulline improves resistance training performance. A new study uncovers surprising results about this popular supplement.

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6 Ways to Reduce Food Focus and Cultivate a Healthier Mindset

By Holly Baxter Posted on September 27, 2024 Posted in Education
6 Ways to Reduce Food Focus and Cultivate a Healthier Mindset

Discover six practical strategies to reduce food obsession and develop a healthier relationship with eating. Learn how to shift your mindset, practice self-awareness, and embrace holistic health for lasting well-being.

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