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11 Muscle-Building Foods That Support Strength and Faster Gains

Some of the best muscle-building foods include protein-rich chicken, salmon, and lentils. You can pair dietary changes with ...

Here’s how many days a week you need to work out based on your goal (weight loss vs building muscle)

“For weight loss, working out three to four times per week is optimal,” explains trainer Kehinde Anjorin, NCSF, CFSC, founder ...

This 12-Minute Bodyweight Routine Builds More Muscle Than 50 Minutes of Weights After 55

This 12-minute bodyweight routine can help you build real, functional strength without setting foot in a gym and it works ...
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To build muscle, you need a 'de-load' week. Here's how a powerlifting doctor strategizes rest for maximum gains.

A "de-load" is a break from your usual exercise schedule to come back stronger. A powerlifting doctor said she eases up on her training for a week to prevent burnout and injury. Deload with active ...
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The truth about protein and muscle building revealed

Protein stands as the cornerstone of muscle development, functioning as the primary nutrient responsible for repairing and building muscle tissue after physical activity. When you exercise, ...
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To build muscle, you need a 'de-load' week. Here's how a powerlifting doctor strategizes rest for maximum gains.

Working hard in the gym without seeing results? A short rest may help you break that plateau, according to a doctor who set state and national records in powerlifting. Dr. Shernan Holtan, a ...